UNDP Jobs - 41031- Expert in Macro-economic Modeling and Strategic Pl

Expert in Macro-economic Modeling and Strategic Planning Techniques -

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

28-Oct-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One year

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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.

Background

The State of Kuwait, in coordination with UNDP, strives to enhance institutional capacities at various Government agencies. In this context, the technical office of the State Minister for Planning and Development Affairs at SCPD intends to recruit an international senior expert in Macroeconomics and Strategic Planning Techniques or relevant areas to assist in enhancing its strategic planning mandates.

Objectives of the consultancy:

Enhance SCPD capacity building efforts in Macroeconomic Modeling and Strategic Planning Techniques;
Improve the Economics Strategic planning and economic analysis and related tasks of the SCPD in development with high efficiency and in timely manner;
Enhance the analysis process of macroeconomic modeling, planning techniques and related specialized studies.

Duties and Responsibilities

The expert shall effectively participate in capacity building efforts and restructure Economics Statistics and developmental studies in various related areas in the SCPD. Among said tasks:

Provide technical assistance in all aspects of economic analysis, planning techniques and related activities akin to policy advice at high and medium level management;
Provide studies, reports and position papers in various planning methods, macroeconomic analysis and developmental issues;
Provide advice on strategic planning and economic policy studies;
Capacity building of national cards in planning and macroeconomic work;
Provide consultancy in activating the link and integration work between the outputs of the various departments at SCPD and the requirements of high quality developmental work.

Expected Outputs:

Evaluation report on the status quo of the SCPD in respect to the required consultancy;
A report with executive recommendations with executable action program to enhance the work of the beneficiary in accordance with the output of the evaluation report;
Report on the capacities of the SCPD staff;
Monthly Progress report;
Final report with recommendations for future action.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Lead teams effectively and show conflict resolution skills;
Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English;
Knowledge of up-to-date econometrics, planning and statistical analysis software;
Build strong relationships with GSSCPD and external parties.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

PhD in Economics/Strategic Planning or related disciplines.

Experience:

Significant experience in the economic policy and modeling field (not less than10- 15 years), with demonstrated experience in planning techniques and development indicators.

Language Requirements:

Arabic and English.

Duration of Assignment:

One year.