UNDP Jobs - 65823- Consultant – Human Development Advisor

Consultant – Human Development Advisor

Location :

Minsk, BELARUS

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-May-2016

Application Deadline :

28-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Proposals for tender ref. number 459/2016 should be submitted to on-line or to the e-mail tenders.by@undp.org no later than 17:00 21 April 2016 (Minsk time).

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the e-mail tenders.by@undp.org with the reference number (459/2016, Human Development Advisor) in the subject field of the e-mail. We will respond in writing or by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.

Ref. num. (459/2016, Human Development Advisor) of the tender should be indicated in the subject field of the e-mail.

All the details about the announced position and application documents can be found here.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Resident Coordinator and in close collaboration with the country team, relevant UN agency programme officers and the RC’s Office, the HDO will:

Provide analytical support to the UNCT and RC/RR on the evolving dynamics in the country and the near neighborhood. The HDO will ensure continuous, high quality and relevant analysis is provided to RC and UNCT on socio-economic developments. Provide proactive analytical and strategic support to UNCT to strengthen the collection of disaggregated data that helps target specific initiatives for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

Provide support to the UNCT and RC/RR to take stock of local, national and regional developments and dynamics, including through developing and making use of local networks (civil society, government, academic and other national partners);

Support new programming initiatives that can respond to current needs and opportunities, emerging from the situation and advise programme staff on their shaping. Engage with national government, regional authorities, parliament, private sector, civil society actors and the international community with a view to developing entry points for UN support to building the resilience of the country and its populations to deal with changing socio-economic conditions;

Strengthen strategic partnerships with key national stakeholders and the UNCT’s development partners.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Possesses specialist knowledge in the area of risk analysis, social cohesion, economy, dialogue and governance or related areas, as well as in-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
Extensive experience in research and project development;
Very strong analytical reporting and writing skills;
A proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of engagement with senior levels of government, civil society, and donors;
Sound knowledge of and extensive experience in Belarus and the CIS. In-depth knowledge of human development situation in CIS countries and recent history/events/transitions;
Good understanding of the UN system.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in sociology, international relations, international economics, law, political science, public administration, or other related social sciences.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in risk analysis, policy, and strategy development, development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization.

Language:

Fluent written and spoken English, Russian.