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Development Economist - 2 National Consultancy Assignments to Support for Formulation of Borno State Development Plan | |
Location : | Borno State, NIGERIA |
Application Deadline : | 22-Oct-19 (Midnight New York, USA) |
Additional Category : | Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction |
Type of Contract : | Individual Contract |
Post Level : | National Consultant |
Languages Required : | English |
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) | 25-Oct-2019 |
Duration of Initial Contract : | 40 Working days |
Expected Duration of Assignment : | 40 Working days |
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. |
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The specific objectives of the planning exercise include:
The “Borno State Development and Implementation Plan 2020 – 2029” will be a participatory approach that will integrate economic, sectoral, spatial, social, institutional, environmental and fiscal strategies in order to support the optimal allocation of scarce resources between sectors and geographical areas, and across the population in a manner that provides sustainable growth, equity and the empowerment of the poor and marginalized. The process will have strong and purposeful political leadership and stakeholder engagement oriented towards promoting economic recovery, peaceful coexistence, inclusive growth and sustainable decentralized development. To support the planning exercise of Borno State, UNDP is recruiting two Development Economists. The Development Economist will support the effort, providing economic analysis and policy advice to the Borno State Development Plan project steering committee, programme team and government counterparts that favor inclusive development, including the integration of National and Subnational Plans and the SDGs into the plan and activities. The Development Economist is expected to contribute to knowledge generation through research and analysis, and work closely with the consulting team and technical working groups.
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The Development Economists will closely work with Borno State Government to provide technical advice to Borno State Planning Exercise Steering Committee, technical working group and other partners, especially in plan development and the introduction of sustainable and inclusive economic policies, which include:
The consultants’ technical support will focus on: Context Analysis & Assessment Scenario Planning and Plan Definition Development of 3-year Development Cycle Framework
Development of Short-Term Year 2020 Development Plan
Development of Short-Term Year 2020 Development Plan
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