Consultant to support the implementation of the programme of ECA/SRO WA
Support economic diversification and resilience through value chain development.
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Overview
Support economic diversification and resilience through value chain development.
You have:
- Master’s degree or above in economics, statistics, international development, or any other relevant subject.
- Minimum of 7 years of working experience in sustainable development, economic research and analysis, macroeconomic modelling and analysis, policy formulation, project management, and evaluation.
- Fluency in English or French is required.
- Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
- Knowledge of the application of economic principles in macroeconomics, development programmes, or related areas is required.
- Experience in value chains analysis and economic diversification, support in country/ regional organization long-term strategic plans and policies.
Contract
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Result of Service
The consultancy will help Ultimately, the service shall provide tools, relevant inputs and studies as well recommendations and orientations aim at strengthening the economic diversification and resilience through value chains development, macroeconomic stability and intra-African trade.
Work Location
NIGER
Expected duration
3 months
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is located in the Subregional Office of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Niamey, Niger. Under the direct supervision of the the Team leader on subregional initiatives and overall guidance of the Director of SRO WA, the International Individual Contractor will assume the following responsibilities: - Prepare assessments of regional and national values chains and associated policy frameworks to advance economic diversification and industrialization in West Africa - Collect economic data and information to support analysis and policy formulation on West Africa emerging issues, including on debt management, domestic resource mobilisation and implementation of SDGs and ZLECAf Perform other tasks as might be requested by the Director. Specific deliverables of the consultancy assignment are as follows: - Assessments of two critical values chains and associated policy frameworks to advance economic diversification and industrialization in West Africa - Data and information collected and analysed to support two priority project in debt management and AfCFTA implementation in West Africa.
Qualifications/special skills
The consultant should possess a Master’s degree or above in economics, statistics, international development, or any other relevant subject. He/she should have a minimum of 7 years of working experience in sustainable development, economic research and analysis, macroeconomic modelling and analysis, policy formulation, project management, and evaluation. Knowledge of the application of economic principles in macroeconomics, development programmes, or related areas is required. Experience in value chains analysis and economic diversification, support in country/ regional organization long-term strategic plans and policies, and proven experience in strategic report writing are required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in English or French is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable United Nations
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with economic diversification projects in West Africa? | The interviewer wants to understand your practical experience and outcomes in similar contexts. | Provide specific examples of projects, your role, and the impact of your work. |
| What methods do you use for effective policy formulation in economic contexts? | The interviewer seeks to gauge your analytical skills and approach to creating actionable policies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you gather and analyze economic data for your assessments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a strategic report you have written? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with stakeholder engagement in project management. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in implementing economic policies and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest trends in macroeconomic modeling? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you assess the effectiveness of a value chain in promoting local economies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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