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Job Title:        Development Coordination Officer
– Economist

Organization: United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Senior
Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader

About US:

The United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s global development network.
UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life. The UNDP provides expert advice,
training, grant support to developing countries including Uganda with
increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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;

• 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 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.
• 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 Development Framework (UNDAF) 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 UNDAF 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 UNDAF 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 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP Development
  Coordination Officer – Economist job placement should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics,
  sustainable development, public policy, business or public administration,
  social sciences, education 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.
• At least 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.
• Language: Fluency
  in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French,
  is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN
  official language is an advantage. 

Competencies

• Professionalism:
  Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches.
  Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of
  issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods.
  Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent
  research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the
  use of various research sources, including electronic resources on the
  internet, intranet and other databases. 
  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.
  Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring
  the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve
  organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas
  and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before
  personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group
  decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
  shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility
  for team shortcomings.
• Accountability: Takes
  ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers
  outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and
  quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations
  and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes
  responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility
  for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Creativity:
  Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different
  options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades
  others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual
  ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new
  ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional
  approaches.
• Client Orientation:
  Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and
  seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains
  productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
  identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate
  solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’
  environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients
  informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery
  of products or services to client.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession;
  actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally;
  contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows
  willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability
  and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to
  apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new
  technology.

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.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations
Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity should endeavor to
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Deadline: 23^rd May 2019

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