Resident Coordinator System Development Coordination Officer, Economist Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and Reporting
The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to delivery more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an independent UN Resident Coordinator – the Representative of the UN Secretary-General and the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System at the country level – support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.
The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Mogadishu, Somalia and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Development Coordination Officer /Economist will be responsible of the following duties:
Plans, Facilitates and Consolidates Evidence-based Sdg Analysis in Support of a Shared Understanding by the Unct of Sustainable Development Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Programme Countries:
Researches, analyzes, consolidates and presents 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;
Identifies and analyzes 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;
Assesses and highlights 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 suggests appropriate measures to address them;
Collects and analyzes data on UN country level operations in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, identifies gaps and proposes follow-up actions;
Researches, develops and presents 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;
Monitors 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.
Provides 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 highlights potential trade-offs between SDGs;
Produces analysis and advises UN Leadership and the government on post-Heavily Indebted Poor Countries policies and plans.
Identifies issues and proposes 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 tin-country UN joint policy development and drives cross-pillar nexus approaches in country to policy, analysis and assessment.
Coordinates the Development by the Unct of New Generation of Sdg Programmes With a Strong Investment Orientation and Focus on Acceleration Towards Achieving the Sdgs:
Guides the development and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework to ensure that the UN’s country-level operational activities effectively support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in country;
Provides substantive support to programme formulation and revision throughout the Cooperation Framework cycle, based on sound SDG analysis;
Contributes to the UN joint programming process to strengthen the formulation of a new generation of UN joint programmes that are aligned with the SDGs, oriented towards investment, and have impact at the national level;
Assists result groups in the implementation of joint workplans to ensure SDG-relevant and SDG-responsive UN operational activities for development;
Proposes recommendations to enhance UN support to governmental and multi-stakeholder processes on SDG policy development and capacity development.
Plans and Directs Sdg Knowledge Generation and Management:
Plans, facilitates and contributes to local, regional and global communities of practice and knowledge networks, including with donor partners, Regional Economic Commissions, International Financial Institutions etc. and promotes collaboration, peer support, innovation good practices, lessons learned, needs, and opportunities in the area of sustainable development;
Researches, analyzes and presents best practices and lessons learned from implementation of UNCT projects and programmes, with a view to advising the RC and UNCT on actions to strengthen the policy orientation of the UN;
Monitors and analyzes best practices and successful models implemented by the UN in country and suggests options for developing these into bankable national SDG investment policies and programmes;
Provides advice on global/corporate guidelines, tools and other materials related to sustainable development policy.
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
Ensures that requirements, background information used for data analysis are documented.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics, or 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.
Certification in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development policy, economic analysis or project/programme management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.
At least two (2) years of experience working as an Economist in a sustainable development context is desirable
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Somali is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Resident Coordinator System Development Coordination Officer, Economist Jobs in Kenya
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