Job Opening
| Posting Title: | DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST NOC, NOC | |
| Job Code Title: | DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST | |
| Department/Office: | Resident Coordinator System | |
| Duty Station: | DODOMA | |
| Posting Period: | 28 May 2021 - 10 June 2021 | |
| Job Opening Number: | 21-Sustainable Development-RCS-156476-R-Dodoma (X) | |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Tanzania (Dodoma) and reports to the Strategic Planning /RCO Team Leader.
Responsibilities
Summary of Functions
1.Plans,
facilitates and consolidates evidence-based Sustainable Development
Goals (SDG) analysis in support of a shared understanding by the UN
Country Team (UNCT) of sustainable development trends, challenges and
opportunities in programme countries
2.Provides substantive advice on
innovative economic and SDG policies to Resident Coordinators (RC) and
UNCTs, as well as to national counterparts in government and other
relevant partners
3.Coordinates the development by the UNCT of a new
generation of SDG programmes with a strong investment orientation and
focus on acceleration towards achieving the SDGs
4.Plans and directs SDG knowledge generation and management
Description of Functions:
1.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.
2.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.
3.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.
4.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.
•Professionalism:
Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and
approaches. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis on
sustainable development topics, determine suitability, validity and
accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in
developing sources for data collection. 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
•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.
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.
Work ExperienceA 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.
LanguagesFluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special NoticeCandidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
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