South Sudan: : National Economist

Summary of key functions:

1. Support the design and implementation of a mechanism to generate data and analysis focusing on achievement of the following results:

2. Design and maintain a database of development statistics, provide periodic analysis of economic and development issues and write relevant reports aimed at promoting sustainable development goals and human development.

3. Design and maintain a database of public policies, provide periodic analysis of economic and development issues and write relevant reports aimed at promoting sustainable development goals and human development

4. Provide analysis and substantive inputs to UNDAF, CPD and other strategic documents.

Provide economic inputs to all relevant UNDP programmes and projects for aligning UNDP programmes with national policies and priorities.

1. Provide advice to UNDP and counterparts and facilitate policy dialogue focusing on achievement of the following results:

2. Contribute to knowledge networks and communities of practice through identification of best practices and lessons learned.

3. Support to the management of the office in facilitation of policy dialogue on economic issues with the Government, private sector, civil society and donors.

4. Coordinate the production and launch of reports, including National Human Development Reports and Sustainable Development Reports

5. Provide capacity building support on economic issues to office staff.

6. Support the creation of strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:

7. Analyze and research information on donors; preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation.

8. Assist in creating strategic partnerships by preparing notes, speeches and statements for UNDP officials and consultative meetings.

9. Analyze economic environment and synthesize proposals on possible areas for UNDP support to ensure that UNDP programmes are in line with national policies and priorities and are strategically positioned.

10. Advocate and promote awareness of UNDP’s mandate and mission focusing on achievement of the following results:

11. Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals, Human Development and equitable economic growth by participating in relevant forums, conferences and trainings.

12. Support to monitoring progress and formulation of strategies towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Manage events and publications.

Application Procedure:

This vacancy announcement is for qualified South Sudanese nationals only

Link to the Job Advert:

https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=14853&hrs_jo_pst_seq=1&hrs_site_id=2

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.undp.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNDP Personal History Form. Please note that UNDP only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received throughhttp://jobs.undp.orgwill be considered and applications received after closing date will not be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNDP South Sudan vacancies, only applicants short-listed for written test and interview will be contacted.

General Information

UNDP is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staffs and encourages applications from qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities.

UNDP is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNDP staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNDP jobs.

UNDP has zero tolerance of sexual abuse, abuse of authority and exploitation.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.