UNDP Jobs - 88241- Development Economist (Framework Agreement)

Development Economist (Framework Agreement)

Location :

Yangon, Myanmar (with possible relocation to Nay Pyi Taw), MYANMAR

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jan-2020

Application Deadline :

26-Dec-19 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 January 2020 - December 2020

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

UNDP supports countries around the world to formulate strategies, policies, and programme interventions that promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 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.

In Myanmar, UNDP’s Country Programme (2018-2022) has two outcomes – governance and sustainable peace, and sustainable and inclusive growth. The Country Office is a key interlocutor and advisor to the Government of Myanmar on issues related to the two outcomes. The Country Programme has adopted an integrated approach to programming to better address the interlinkages between peacebuilding and social cohesion, governance, environment and natural resource management, resilience, urbanization and balanced and inclusive growth. In line with the principle of leaving no one behind, the programme also focuses on strengthening the ability of national counterparts to address the needs of the vulnerable, defined as those exposed to conflict/violence, climatic and disaster risks and those marginalized by inadequate economic opportunities and poor public service delivery. For implementation of the Country Programme, the Country Office is structured into five units including a Strategic Management Unit (SMU) and two Programme Teams: Governance for Sustainable Peace Unit, and Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Unit, through whom its programmes and projects in Myanmar are managed and supported.

UNDP Myanmar is recruiting a Development Economist to help contribute to its overall work programme. The Development Economist will support the country office by providing economic analysis and policy advice to management and government counterparts that favor inclusive development, including the integration of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs into national plans and activities. S/he will also work closely with the two Programme Teams 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 Senior Management, SMU and Programme Teams as well as the regional network on SDG integration, acceleration, and innovation. The Development Economist will also work closely with the Conflict and Gender Specialist to ensure that overall cross-cutting issues are mainstreamed throughout the Country Office’s programmes and projects.

The Development Economist will be based full-time in the UNDP Country Office in Yangon, with possible relocation to Nay Pyi Taw. Domestic and international travel may be required. S/he will work closely with Senior Management, the Programme and SMU teams in the Country Office, other Country Office Advisors and UNDP’s key partners, including the private sector, 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

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Competencies

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Required Skills and Experience

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