Empleos en el PNUD - 74563- National Consultant to Review and update the South

National Consultant to Review and update the South Sudan Trade Policy Framework in South Sudan

Localidad :

Juba and Field Locations, SOUTH SUDAN

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

30-Sep-2017

Fecha límite de postulación :

20-Sep-17 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

National Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

Six Months

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

126 Days

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Antecedentes

The Republic of South Sudan is faced with a severe multifaceted crisis and heightened vulnerability to fragility encompassing political, economic, social and humanitarian dimensions. The recent outbreak of the violent crisis in Juba on 8 July 2016 followed by a declaration of ceasefire on 11 July was unforeseen and constituted a setback to the smooth implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS). On the economic front, the country is reeling under a deep macroeconomic crisis, high inflationary pressures, steep decline in value of the South Sudanese Pound vis-a-vis the US Dollars (as well as other major international currencies) exacerbated further by the oil price volatility and oil production shocks.

Despite challenges and concerns, the government has sought to pursue key public finance management reforms as enshrined in Chapter IV of ARCISS and has passed a progressive 2016/17 budget with bold fiscal measures aimed at restoration of macroeconomic stability. It has also undertaken some economic and fiscal stabilization measures recently, several of which seek to address the provisions of the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCISS). The economic measures announced thus far including through the budget of 2016/17 and they include: increasing revenue (raising taxes, reduce exceptions, strengthen tax administration, and increase oil revenues); reducing expenditure (payroll, discretionary, and government contracts); cash management (cancel all outstanding cheques, cash committee, arrears repayment plan); and strengthening monetary policy and banking system (capital and reserve requirements, renegotiate loans, and financial audit) as also progressively consider removing distortions in oil pricing and subsidies. Further a National Revenue Authority is being established to ensure competent and effective oversight mechanism that controls revenues collection.

South Sudan’s trade policy and regulatory frameworks are under review and finalization. There exists a draft trade policy document prepared by South Sudan EAC accession secretariat which is being updated in a consultative manner.

The mainstreaming trade support request from the EIF seeks to mobilize technical and financial assistance to allow the National Ministry of Trade and Industry to complete the review process, including by holding consultations with key stakeholders.

Deberes y responsabilidades

The national consultant will be guided by an international consultant and will report to the Undersecretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry while closely liaising with the EIF Coordinator and the National Implementation Unit under the Department of external trade of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, with overall technical and logistical inputs and support from UNDP.

While reviewing the current draft trade policy documents, the consultant will undertake the

Undertake the review and update the current trade policy stance, through an inclusive consultative process;
Facilitate experience sharing for key South Sudan’s policy makers with their peers in select EAC member states;
Ensure incorporation of trade inputs from the Ministry of trade into South Sudan Development Strategy 2018-21 and in trade for peace paper which will also be prepared

Methodology

The national consultant under the guidance of the international consultant will undertake a desk review of existing analytical work and relevant programmes in South Sudan related to private sector and trade development, existing draft trade policy documents including the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS). The consultant will implement a participatory and consultative approach.

Deliverables

The consultant is expected to produce:

Support the organization of multi-stakeholder consultations as per schedule agreed with the Ministry of Trade and Industry
Draft Final Trade policy document for South Sudan
Support inputs into the National Development Strategy, 2018-21

Competencias

Strong analytical skills;
Ability to interpret results and make recommendations;
Effective communication skills and proven leadership capacity;
Ability to work in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environments;
Ability to work under tight deadline;
Sound negotiation and representational skills;
Integrity and adherence to UN values.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics or related field.

Experience

At least 5 years of demonstrated track record and experience in trade policy formulation and development issues in a consultative manner particularly in the East African region;
Understanding and experience in trade, regional economic integration and WTO accession, including policy research and applied aspects;
Knowledge of trade-related and relevant sectoral issues in South Sudan or East Africa;
Experience in working with Sub-Sahara African countries. Previous experience in South Sudan is an asset;
Knowledge of EIF operational guidelines strong advantage;
Experience in working in post conflict context is an added advantage;
Knowledge of the UN system is an asset.

Language

Excellent writing and oral skills in English; and
Knowledge of local Arabic is an advantage.