UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges.
Current Vacancy
NATIONAL ECONOMIST
Summary of key functions:
Advise and support to UNDP management on economic and development issues
Advise and facilitate knowledge building on economic and development issues
Create strategic partnerships and relationship building among UNDP’s clients
Advocate and promote UNDP’s mandates and mission
Provides advice and strategic support to UNDP management, programmes and projects focusing on achievement of the following results:
Compilation, periodic analysis and interpretation of economic and statistical data, thorough research of the economic and development issues in the country and production of relevant reports aimed at promoting pro poor economic growth and sustainable human development.
Provision of analysis and substantive inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP, AWP and other strategic documents.
Provision of economic inputs to all relevant UNDP programmes and projects for aligning UNDP programmes with national policies and priorities.
Analysis of economic environment and synthesis of proposals on possible areas for UNDP support to ensure that UNDP programmes are in line with national policies and priorities and are strategically positioned.
Production and launch of economic reports, UNDP analytical and advocacy reports such as National Human Development Reports (NHDRs) and the Millennium Development Goals Reports (MDGRs).
Education:
A Masters Degree in Economics or a related discpline.
Experience:
At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national level.
Regional and International experience is an added advantage.
Cognate experience in economic policy research and analysis.
Some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Sound macroeconomic and modeling background is also required.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for statistical and data analysis.
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Closing Date: 2nd August 2009
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