UNDP Jobs - 75116- Consultancy Services for Economist Consultant

Consultancy Services for Economist Consultant

Location :

Apia, SAMOA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

23-Oct-2017

Application Deadline :

17-Oct-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

55 working days

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 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

The Samoa Multi-Country Office (MCO) in the Pacific Sub-Region covers the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau. Of these, Samoa is an independent state, Cook Islands and Niue are self-governing in free association with New Zealand, and Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand. The four-small island developing states (SIDS), however, share similar development challenges such as smallness of work force, remoteness from main trading ports, vulnerability to climate change impacts and natural disasters, and weak in the delivery of basic social services.

Specifically, the Senior Economist will provide strategic advisory and innovative approaches to the Head of Office for the alignment of MCO projects towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and SAMOA Pathway through genuine and durable partnerships that take the country’s context and culture into consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the incumbent will be to provide:

Advice and technical support to UNDP senior management on economic and development issues;
Advise Government counterparts and facilitation of knowledge building on economic and development issues;
Develop analytical papers (concept notes) on public finance, economic resilience, growth, national planning;

The scope of the technical and advisory support will be specifically in areas of (but not exclusively):

SDGs localization in the MCO supported countries aligned to their respective national strategies/plans and regional framework;
Long-term economic planning & financial assessment, particularly for Samoa and Tokelau as envisaged necessary by the respective Governments;
Economic engagement of youth through scaled up Public Private Partnerships (PPP), particularly in agricultural sector;
Streamlining livelihoods in Green Climate Fund (GCF) funded programme;

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

The final deliverables of the incumbent are subject to change, depending on priority and consultation with respective government counterpart. The consultant is expected to provide a workplan with timeline, in consultation and agreement with the hiring unit, prior to the signing of the contract

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience;
Committed to training local staff in survey techniques;

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks including planning, survey, reporting, and logistics for project implementation;
A good understanding of the general reporting needs and process for Multilateral Agreements that Samoa has signed/ratified.
Good understanding of the evolving 2030 Agenda related to the data and indicator process and monitoring issues is an asset.

Leadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
Good leadership, inter-personal and teamwork skills, and networking aptitude;
Ability to work in multicultural environment, particularly recognising that Niuean caves are generally traditionally owned by families.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters’ Degree (or equivalent degree/experience) in international development, economy, international relations or a related field is mandatory.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in international development policy-making and support;
Experience in provision of policy advice and technical assistance on data, statistics and indicators for monitoring and accountability of development goals;
Knowledge and experience of UN policies on data and statistics for sustainable development;
Demonstrated excellent analytical, writing and editing skills;
Prior working experience with agencies of the UN system would be an asset.

Language:

Excellent english written and communications skills

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