UN Senior Development Coordination Officer, Economist Jobs in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
Org. Setting and Reporting
The position is located within the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) Multi-country office (MCO) for Mauritius and Seychelles. The MCO is based in Port Louis, Mauritius. Mauritius and Seychelles and Small Island States (SIDs) which are located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa. They are middle-income and high-income countries (MICs and HICs) respectively.
Despite their economic status, the two countries are exposed to vulnerabilities and structural constraints such a as small land mass and population size; geographic isolation and spatial dispersion; high per capita cost of infrastructure; low-lying areas and extreme exposure to climate change and natural hazards; fragility of island ecosystems and high level of endemism. Despite these heightened constraints and the limited fiscal space to cope with climate shocks and build resilience, most SIDS enjoy very limited access to concessional finance, in particular climate finance – access to which is of key priority in the long-term economic and climate resilience agenda of these two countries.
Against this context, the role of the Senior Economist as the key policy expert is to ensure overall RCO and UN positioning for supporting countries in innovative strategic thinking, evidence-based policy analysis, strengthening UN programmatic strategic orientation for SDG acceleration, reinforcing partnership including with private sector and academia and leading knowledge generation. The incumbent reports to the UN Resident Coordinator with dual reporting responsibility to the RCO Head of Office.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Senior Development Coordination Officer /Economist will be responsible of the following duties:
Summary of Functions 1. Provides substantive leadership in coordinating and driving evidence-based policy analysis with specific attention to SIDS/MICs context to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) towards broad-based understanding by national counterparts and the UN Country Team (UNCT) of sustainable development trends, challenges and opportunities in programme countries.
Oversees the provision of substantive advice on economic and climate resilience and SDG policies, climate financing, domestic resource mobilization and SIDS innovation for resilient inclusive growth to Resident Coordinator (RC) and UNCTs, as well as to national counterparts in government and other relevant partners
Leads the development by the UNCT of a new generation of SDG programmes with a strong investment and financing orientation and focus on acceleration towards achieving the SDGs
Supports the UN Resident Coordinator in partnership strengthening and leadership in development coordination including via secretariat for the Development Partners group chaired by the RC.
Directs SDG knowledge generation and management and south south cooperation.
Description of Functions:
Coordinates evidence-based SDG analysis in support of a shared understanding by the UNCT of sustainable development trends, challenges and opportunities in programme countries
Directs research, analysis, consolidation and presentation of SDG-related data, as well as information on emerging best practices in sustainable development, paying special attention to gender and capacity development, and proposes policy options to RCs/UNCTs;
Oversees the identification and analysis of issues that impact multiple SDGs and their targets and proposes ‘accelerator interventions’ that can help unlock and accelerate progress towards sustainable development across multiple areas;
Directs the assessment of sustainable development trade-offs and risk factors, as well as early-warning indicators that may undermine the achievement of SDG targets and impact the UN’s role and programme in the country and identifies appropriate measures to address them;
Supervises collection and analysis of data on UN country level operations in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, identifies gaps and proposes follow-up actions; • Manages research, development and presentation of policy papers, guidance notes and other knowledge based-tools and directs discussion in country-level forums to help influence and advance policy dialogue on achieving the SDGs;
Coordinates the preparation of UN flagship reports, including the analysis of data and ensures the provision of evidence to build the case for policies and interventions on SDGs;
Oversee the monitoring regional and global economic trends and issues, analyzes their implications for the realization of the SDGs at the country level and recommends additional issues for consideration.
Oversees the provision of substantive advice on innovative economic and SDG policies to RCs and UNCTs, as well as to national counterparts in government and other relevant partners
Guides substantive support to the RC/UNCT on SDG-related issues, particularly on policies to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, including through Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support (MAPS) and similar processes, and evaluates and pursues potential trade-offs between SDGs;
Leads the identification of issues and recommendations for the UNCT on how UN country-level operations can be optimized and better respond to sustainable development needs and emerging trends in country;
Elicits, evaluates and consolidates policy options proposed by UNCT members, ensuring an integrated approach to the UN’s policy advice to national counterparts in government and other external partners,
Plans and directs the work of the in-country UN Joint Policy Team (or equivalent) and drives cross-pillar nexus approaches in country to policy, analysis and assessment.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting.
Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units.
Ability to identify and resolve a range of issues/problems and to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources.
Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication:
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics or a related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development policy, economic analysis with proven record of authoring and spearheading production of producing high-quality reports/documents/policy briefs is required.
Experience and familiarity with SIDS and/or MICs context and/or climate financing innovation is desired.
Experience in programme management in the context of leading development cooperation or related area will be an advantage and is desired.
Sound knowledge and proven capacity for mobilizing broad-based partners to include policy innovation with private sector and academia is desired
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN Senior Development Coordination Officer, Economist Jobs in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
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