Economist (Nationals only)

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Job Identification
17737
Locations
Manila, Philippines
Posting Date
04/25/2024, 02:25 AM
Apply Before
05/23/2024, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency

SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Advice the UNDP Philippines management and programmeteam to strengthen programme development and implementation.
• Provision of technical adviceto national government counterparts and other partners, especially in support of the 2030 Agenda and the introduction of sustainable and inclusiveeconomic policies.
• Representation,advocacy, and partnerengagement to supportUNDP’s institutional positioning and advance its mandate, when directed by the ResidentRepresentative.
• Contribute to UNDP’s work across the Asia-Pacific region, including collaboration with the regionaleconomist network and analysis of priority regional thematic areas.
  Duties and Responsibilities

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics or related fields with (7) years of experience is required or
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree) in Economics in combination with additional (9) years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advance university degree.
• Ph.D. in Economics will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years (with a Masters degree) or 9 yrs with a Bachelor degree of experience at the national or international level in relevant areas of economic research and policy and implementation support is required.
• Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis is desirable.
• Proven policy, advisory and advocacy experience is an asset.
• Experience in preparing high quality policy briefs and guidance notes for use by senior policy makers.
• Experience of strategic visioning with strong technical and highly developed analytical capabilities.
• Knowledge of the SDGs and their application at the national level, politically astute with demonstrated experience in stakeholder analysis and engagement is an advantage.
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for statistical analysis of data is desirable.
• Previous work experience in Asia and the Pacific region would be an asset.

Language:

• Fluency in oral and written English and Filipino language is required.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

DISCLAIMER

Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. 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.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Scam warning
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web