UNDP Jobs - 86863- National Consultancy Services as Development Econo

National Consultancy Services as Development Economist

Location :

Tehran, IRAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

21-Aug-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

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

To apply for this jobs please refer to http://www.ir.undp.org/content/iran/en/home/procurement.html under the subject: "National Consultancy Services for Terminal Evaluation of Building a Multiple-Use Forest Management Framework to Conserve Biodiversity in the Caspian Hyrcanian Forest Landscape"

Please note that all interested applicants are requested to send their proposal to UNDP office: No. 8, Shahrzad Blvd. Darrous, Tehran, 1948773911, Iran

UNDP supports countries around the world to formulate strategies, policies, and programme interventions that promote sustainable development. To advance these aims, UNDP provides technical policy advice and programming tools, especially to help address critical sustainable development challenges.

UNDP country offices work closely with government counterparts and other national stakeholders to support the introduction of inclusive and sustainable development policies that are aligned with the national context. National economists based in country offices across the Asia-Pacific region contribute to this work, including through support to policy dialogue with government officials and other partners, assistance in programme development, and production of research and analysis. These colleagues also collaborate and share experiences and practices across countries inside and outside the Asia-Pacific region.

UNDP has accepted to co-chair the UN Working Group (cluster) on Resilient Economy (currently led by UNICEF). The United Nations works closely with Member States and other development partners to support Government-led action to assess and formulate country-specific responses to economic and social challenges. Protecting development gains and vulnerable groups in the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) during economic downturns is offered as one initial contribution for consideration by the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in IRI towards this important action agenda. The Government of IRI has indicated its interest to the UN and UNDP support to build national resilience by reinforcing its investment in the most vulnerable—such affirmative action lies at the very heart of more inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Economic resilience presents an opportunity to strengthen UNDP programme coherence and serve as a platform to the UNCT.

UNDP IRI is recruiting a Development Economist to help contribute to its overall work programme. The Development Economist will support the UNDP Country Office by providing economic analysis and policy advice to management and government counterparts that favor integrating inclusive development and sustainability into national plans and activities. S/he will also work closely with all programme teams led by the ARR and be responsible for helping develop large-scale development solutions and activities aimed at enhancing UNDP’s programmatic support. The Development Economist is expected to contribute to knowledge generation through research and analysis, represent UNDP as required in policy discussions, and work closely with the country and regional programme teams.

The Development Economist will be based full-time in the UNDP Country Office in Tehran. Domestic and international travel may be required. S/he will work closely with the programme and operations teams in the country office, UNDP’s national acceleration lab, and colleagues in the Bangkok Regional Hub (BRH). S/he will also collaborate with the Asia-Pacific regional network of country economists. This will include systematic engagement with and oversight from the lead regional economic advisors based in Bangkok and Beijing. S/he is also expected to develop and maintain a network of colleagues across development partner agencies, government institutions, the private sector, and civil society.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please note that all interested applicants are requested to send their proposal to UNDP office: No. 8, Shahrzad Blvd. Darrous, Tehran, 1948773911, Iran

Provision of support to UNDP country office management, including to help strengthen programme development and implementation.

Provision of technical policy advice to national government counterparts, especially in support of the national development priorities in line with sustainable and inclusive economic policies.

Representation, advocacy, and partner engagement to support UNDP’s institutional positioning and advance its mandate.

Contribution to UNDP’s work across the Asia-Pacific region, including collaboration with the regional economist network and analysis of priority regional thematic areas.

Competencies

Please note that all interested applicants are requested to send their proposal to UNDP office: No. 8, Shahrzad Blvd. Darrous, Tehran, 1948773911, Iran

Corporate 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.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to UNDP Practice Areas and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;
Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on economic issues;
In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Ability to lead formulation and evaluation of development programmes and projects;
Ability to apply economic theory to the specific country context, carry out high-quality economic research.

Management and Leadership:

Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback;
Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation;
Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.

Required Skills and Experience

Please note that all interested applicants are requested to send their proposal to UNDP office: No. 8, Shahrzad Blvd. Darrous, Tehran, 1948773911, Iran

Education:

Master’s Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics or equivalent.

Experience:

7 years of relevant development experience at the national or international level;
Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis;
Direct experience providing technical advice to government officials;
Experience in designing, monitoring and evaluating development projects;
Experience using computers and office software packages, including programmes for statistical analysis of data;
Knowledge of sustainable development and its application at the national level.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Farsi.