UNDP Jobs - 99494- SDG Consultant/Adviser

SDG Consultant/Adviser

Location :

Amman, JORDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

22-Jun-2021

Application Deadline :

15-Jun-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One Year

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 consultancy assingment, plese access below link to view the terms of reference and other doucments.

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=79071

Duties and Responsibilities

Please check below link

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=79071

Competencies

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modelling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualification:

Master's degree in social policy, public policy, politics, economics, development studies or a related area.

Required Experience

A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project management, Knowledge of sustainable development concepts, principles and issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, covering the economic, social and environmental dimensions.
Capacity to work in a multicultural work environment and engage with a diverse set of partners including Government, development, and communities.
Extensive experience in research, quantitative data, and strategic level analysis.
Proven experience in SDG, gender mainstreaming and social inclusion in UN programmes and project is required.
Technical writing experience in national and international report s
Strong networking and teamwork skills.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages,
Analysis of the national voluntary reports of international and Arab countries and the possibility of comparison with them
Hands-on project experience with civil society, local communities and/or vulnerable groups is an asset.
Help and advice to ministries and institutions related to implementing the sustainable development agenda, with a mechanism for linking with their strategies

Languages

Proficiency in English.
Arabic is a plus

Technical and financial proposals along with CV & 3 references should be submitted and attached as one file, and without such will not be considered).

(Only Short Listed Candidates will be contacted)