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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The Regional Bureau Africa (RBA) team in New York provides overall strategic oversight, guidance and quality assurance, management support and broader regional analysis, including on global issues. RBA also contributes to UN reform and coordination efforts by strengthening the UN Resident Coordination system in the region for greater coherence and harmonization of UN Country Teams and leading the sub-Saharan Africa Regional UN Development Group. The Strategy, Analysis and Research Team (SART) supports RBA by conducting and disseminating high-quality analytical research, keeping RBA abreast of cutting-edge empirical and policy publications, representing, and positioning RBA, fostering substantive and creative partnerships, and advocating for sustainable change.
The Economist Programme is one of RBA’s most valued initiatives in enhancing policy support and capacity in our programme countries. It is particularly more relevant now that the 2030 development agenda and the African Union Agenda (Agenda 2063) are being jointly rolled out and implemented at the national and regional levels. Sitting on an important inflection point, Africa has adopted structural transformation, investments in human development and green growth as its key guiding policies for Africa’s growth and development. As such, enhanced policy support capacity at country level, to take forward Africa’s agenda, is an imperative.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Resident Representative and the Chief Economist, the Economics Specialist is responsible for research, development and application of economic theories and principles to the formulation of strategies and plans for solutions to economic problems, especially as they relate to the Sustainable Development Goals and development issues in Africa. The Economics Specialist will help position UNDP at the Country level as a thought leader and an integrator of the SDGs by leading the preparation of pertinent knowledge products that generate issues for productive national debates, analyzing economic and social trends and providing Economic Specialist services to the Government, UN Country Teams on development issues and policies as well as enhancing the policy impact of UNDP programmes and projects.
In addition, the Economics Specialist is expected to monitor economic policy developments and advises RR, UNCT and other members of the UNDP team and its partners on strategic policy issues. He/she contributes to UNDP’s policy dialogue with Government and donors. She/he supervises and leads a team of UNDP experts, international and national consultants, and project staff on policy matters. The Economic Specialist works in close collaboration with the operations and programme teams, UNDP HQs staff, particularly Policy Advisors in the RBA’s Strategy and Analysis Team (SAT) and those in the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS); the Regional Service Center for Africa (RSCA), Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring high-level of UNDP programmes policy impact.
UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
Provides high quality economic analysis to UNDP and UNCT programmes and ensures that UNDP programmes are in line with national policies and priorities focusing on achievement of the following results.
Ensures provision of top quality and innovative policy advisory services to the Government and facilitation of capacity development and knowledge building and management in support of inclusive growth and the attainment of the SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Africa, focusing on achievement of the following results.
Promotes advocacy and awareness of UNDP mandate, mission and purpose focusing on achievement of the following results.
Ensures effective advice for RBA partnerships and strategic communication processes and initiatives.
Promote awareness and facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing in RBA
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Programme personnel including consultants.
Competencies
Core
People Management
UNDP People Management Competencies. These can be found in this dedicated site.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Business Direction & Strategy
System Thinking
Business Direction & Strategy
Working with Evidence and Data
Business Management
Portfolio Management
Digital & Innovation
Data Literacy
Programme & Policy
SDG Integration
Inclusive Growth
2030 Agenda: Prosperity
Partnership management
IFI Partnerships
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Experience:
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
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Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Macro-area: Multiple
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Economics
Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations
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