Background
- GEPMI-Tailored Country level advisory services and capacity building workshops to respond to countries’ specific needs. A team of highly-qualified regional experts, whose quality is assured by UNDP, through regular training and continuous knowledge sharing, is available to provide these services on request.
- A Master’s of Arts in Gender-Aware Economics (MAGAE), the first of its kind in the world– responding to the long term objective of generating a new cadre of economists capable of integrating gender equality as a variable of economic analysis and a key determinant of economic policy management.
Duties and Responsibilities
I. Attain applicants/experts to participate in the Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop which will take place from 2-6 July 2012, in Dakar, Senegal. The major goal of this ToT workshop is to create a larger pool of experts in the area of gender responsive economic policy management. This pool of experts will be equipped to act as trainers for the three week course on gender responsive policy management which will take place at annual basis at UN IDEP’s facilities in Dakar, Senegal.
- An advanced academic record combined with solid years of experience in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment at the national, regional or international levels. (20 points)
- Substantive knowledge of gender and macroeconomic policies/strategies in Africa. (25 points)
- Proven skills and expertise in policy analysis and formulation in developing economies with emphasis on gender in economic development, poverty analysis, development and planning, strategic planning of projects focused on economic development through evidence-based policy advice. (25 points)
- At a later stage, technically qualified applicants will be requested to provide their financial quotes in order to proceed to final evaluation and contracting. Cumulative method of evaluation will be applied while evaluating the applications.
- Scan key development policy frameworks and documents to adapt GEPMI’s Training modules to a country’s specific needs and context.
- Develop training outlines, methodologies and approach
- Act as a trainer for GEPMI’s three week short course
- Facilitate a tailored country-level policy advisory and capacity development training workshop
- Develop reports, proceeding any training event or consultation, on key areas for follow up and support
Competencies
- Solid experience in the areas of economic development, gender equality, poverty analysis, development and planning, strategic planning of projects focused on economic development through providing evidence-based policy advice
- Practical experience in organization management, strategic planning of associations and public organizations at the national and regional level
- Experience in formulating development strategies and policies
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, especially to middle/senior level government officials.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Ability to promote the vision, mission and strategic goals of the Gender and Economic Policy Management Initiative on behalf of the UN partners.
- In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues in Africa
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more of GEPMI’s focus areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
- Excellent knowledge of governmental procedures and policies in Africa and the ability to scan, identify and recommend areas for integrating gender into the policy process
- Ability to work with partnering UN agencies and managing demands.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates good listening skills and responsiveness to the opinions of others.
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and government officials including necessary follow-up.
- Ability to share knowledge, lessons learned and comparative experiences with GEPMI’s network members.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Required Skills and Experience
- Master’s Degree (PhD preferred) in Economics, Public Administration/Policy, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other related fields.
- Or a university degree in Economics combined with a Master’s degree (PhD Preferred) in other related areas supplemented by 10+ years of experience in the field of gender and Economics is also acceptable.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in skills transfer and knowledge sharing, developing and facilitating capacity trainings, development of training tools and manuals, preferably in the area of gender and economics, Gender and policy design.
- Proven skills and expertise in policy analysis and formulation in developing economies.
- Substantive knowledge of gender and economic policies in Africa.
Language:
- Fluency in the English language is a must.
Application:
- Applicants must include at least three references as part of their application submission
- UNDP retains the right to contact references directly.
- Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process