Background
Within Inclusive Growth broad issues, poverty and inequality reduction is key to sustainable human development, as reiterated in the new UNDP Strategic Plan. Building resilient societies based on decent jobs is central to UNDPโs mandate to promote inclusive and sustainable development. UNDP works closely with governments, national and sub-national institutions to support integration of social protection systems in their development agendas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. The RBAS Inclusive Growth and Finance Team develops regional and sub-regional initiatives to advance reduction of poverty and inequality and supports Country Offices in the Arab states region also to address the socioeconomic impacts of multiple shocks.ย
The selected candidate will contribute to the conceptualization, initiation and implementation of regional and sub-regional initiatives on a number of socioeconomic issues, contribute to the Inclusive Growth & Finance Team (IGFT) role in providing support to the COs on fiscal and social protection policies and programming as well as collaborate with the regional hub teams in these areas to ensure that they are mainstreamed across all areas of work. As such the candidate would need to be familiar with the broad socioeconomic context in the Arab region.ย
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific tasks include:
Deliver high-quality research in the relevant fields. Support Country Offices programs, policy dialogue and analytical work in the implementation of poverty and inequality reduction from social protection perspective.ย Support country offices with any required training.ย Help IGT implement the UNDP corporate work on informal economy.ย Collaborate with the Gender Team in the Hub on the work on informal economy.ย Contribute to regional knowledge management and advocacy initiatives of IGFT. Help develop and contribute to the design of socioeconomic recovery programmes and strategies at regional and country levels, including working with relevant regional development partners.ย Contribute to organization of relevant events for RBAS.ย Provide technical support on data collection, including primary and secondary disaggregated data, and the data collection tools to assess the micro level socioeconomic impact and trends in the region. Prepare notes, briefs, presentations and project proposals, when requested. Address any relevant request from the IGFT Leader in timely manner providing high-quality outputs.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
Institutional Arrangement
The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the IGT Leader. The staff member will work in close collaboration with all RBAS teams and relevant COs in the region.ย
Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationยCross-Functional & Technical competenciesย
Business Development
Knowledge Generation ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.Business Managementย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Working with Evidence and Data ย ย ย ย ย Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-makingย2030 Agenda: Prosperityย ย ย ย ย
Inclusive Growth:ย Adaptive Social Protectionย Multidimensional poverty and human development Youth economic empowermentย Recovery Solutions and Human Mobility Socio-economic impact assessment2030 Agenda: Partnershipย ย
SDG Integration: Microeconomic Models/ AnalysisยRequired Skills and Experience
Min. Education requirements
Advanced university degree (masterโs degree or equivalent)ย ย in Economics, Statistics, Development Economics or relevant field is required OR A first level university degree in the above fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. .Min. years of relevant work experience ย ย
Minimum of two (02) years with (Masterโs degree) or 4 years (with bachelorโs degree) of progressively responsible experience in microeconomic/social protection analysis and support in development programmes.Required skillsย
Ability to provide technical advice on social protection in programming. Ability to work creatively and proactively to develop programmes, working across teams and sectoral approaches.ย Proven writing and analytical skills in relevant topics in English.ยDesired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Knowledge of UNDPโs current guidelines and project management tools. Demonstrated experience in designing programmes/projects in the area of assignment Demonstrated comprehensive understanding and knowledge of UNDPโs work. Knowledge of Poverty and Inequality signature solution as key UNDP signature solution.ย Knowledge of current and emerging socioeconomic challenges in the Arab states region. Ability to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies. Perseverance and ability to deliver with high standards.Required Language(s) ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic is required and Knowledge of French or another UN language is desirable.
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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