UNDP Jobs - 51648- Policy Advisor on Financing for Development (FfD)

Policy Advisor on Financing for Development (FfD)

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

05-Jan-2015

Application Deadline :

07-Dec-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

8 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

8 months

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

UNDP’s programme of work in the area of development finance focuses on research, advocacy and active engagement in international debates, as well as on country level support.

UNDP works to influence the international agenda on thematic areas such as international public finance, aid effectiveness, innovative sources of development finance, sovereign debt, private finance and the ‘enabling global environment’ for sustainable development.

UNDP also provides practical policy support to developing countries. For example, we support countries to access climate finance and other sources of environmental finance, as well as support their efforts to use those resources effectively.

On post-2015, UNDP carries out research, policy advice and global advocacy on financing options for the new development framework and in so doing, support the work of the larger in-house team on post-2015, as well as the work of the broader UN system in this arena. UNDP is actively contributing to the preparatory process for the forthcoming conference on financing for development which will take place in Addis Ababa in July 2015. UNDP is seeking to build its capacity on development finance in the run up to the conference in order to contribute to a good outcome for this important event.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision and guidance of the policy specialist on development finance, the consultant will:

Research and prepare briefing papers, strategy papers, talking points and other background material as requested;
Undertake other background research and data requests in support of the supervisor on request;
Follow and report on international policy discussions on financing for development, including providing advice on appropriate follow-up for UNDP;
Support outreach to UNDP’s key partners on financing for development;
Organise events, round-tables and other meetings as required;
Support UNDP’s external communications on FfD;
Liaise with other UNDP offices around the world on the FfD conference and FfD issues more generally;
Occasional travel may be required.

Competencies

Technical:

Excellent writing and presentation skills;
Excellent research and analytical skills;
Strong networking and facilitation skills;
Good team player and ability to work to work within tight deadlines and under pressure;
Excellent knowledge of current trends and debates in development financing;
Knowledge of the MDG framework and the post-2015 discussions currently underway at the international level;
Sound understanding of UN system.

Corporate:

Strong commitment to UNDP’s values and ethics;
Promotes the mission and strategic goals of UNDP.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters’ degree in development, economics, international relations or related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years work experience in a position directly related to the area of FfD;
Experience in policy research and advocacy;
Strong publications and/or writing record.

Language:

Fluent in English;
Working knowledge of another UN language.