DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) for Barbados and the OECS (Bridgetown duty station), in a Multi-Country Office setting covering seven countries in the Eastern Caribbean region: Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and three British Over-seas Territories: Anguilla, British Virgin Islands and Montserrat. The incumbent, under the overall guidance of the Resident Coordinator, reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader

Responsibilities As as Multi-country Office, the Resident Coordinator leads the United Nations Sub-regional Team (UNST) for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean comprising of eleven resident UN Agencies based in Barbados and seven non-resident UN Agencies. The Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) despite their significant progress in human development are constantly challenged by recurrent climate change events, economical and fiscal shocks, among many other threats which hampers their overall sustainable development progress, hence facing uncertainty of its macro economic stability with growth, equity and environmental sustainability both from a country and regional perspective. Regardless of these challenges, the region has great potential and has demonstrated its commitment to seeking balanced fiscal and financial sustainability policies and opportunities for development in the areas of blue and green economy, creative economy, among many other emerging areas.

The Blue Economy, founded in line with the concept and principles of, and mutually supportive with the Green Economy, is a concept that offers specific mechanisms for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and coastal countries to address their sustainable development challenges. It promotes a frame of reference to support SIDS in developing their economies in a way that promotes social inclusion, improves livelihoods, and ensures the sustainable management of coastal and ocean resources. Several SIDS have already adopted or are in the process of designing national blue and green economy strategies, including in the Eastern Caribbean. This long-term sustainable development approach represents an excellent opportunity for the entire UN system to provide coherent and joint policy and programmatic support to SIDS under the umbrella the Resident Coordinator and the UN Development System reform, in line with the SAMOA pathway.

Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Economist will be responsible of the following duties:

Summary of Functions 1. Plans, facilitates and consolidates evidence-based Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) analysis in support of a shared understanding by the UN Sub-regional Team (UNST) of sustainable development trends, challenges and opportunities in SIDS programme countries 2. Provides substantive advice on innovative economic (eg. Blue, green economy, creative economies and fiscal policies for SIDS) 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 UNST of a new generation of SDG programmes with a strong investment orientation and focus on acceleration towards achieving the SDGs in SIDS context. 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 UNST of sustainable development trends, challenges and opportunities in programme countries with SIDS context.

• Researches, analyzes, consolidates and presents SDG-related data, as well as information on emerging best practices in sustainable development, blue economy, green economy paying special attention to gender and capacity development, and proposes policy options to RCs/UNSTs;
• 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 in SIDS;
• 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 regional, sub-regional and 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 UNSTs, as well as to national counterparts in government and other relevant partners

• Guides substantive support to the RC/UNST on SDG-related and climate change related issues, particularly on policies to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs in SIDS, 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 UNST 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 UNST 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 UNST of new generation of SDG programmes with a strong investment orientation and focus on acceleration towards achieving the SDGs in SIDS

• Guides the development and implementation of the UN Multi-country Sustainable Development Framework (UN MSDF) and Country cooperation frameworks to ensure that the UN’s sub-regional and country-level operational activities effectively support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in country;
• Provides substantive support to programme formulation and revision throughout the UN MSDF and country cooperation plans cycle, based on sound SDG and the economics of SIDS 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 UN MSDF results groups and the SDG-Programme Team in the MCO 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 UNST projects and programmes, with a view to advising the RC and UNST 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.

  Competencies - Professionalism: Ability to apply sustainable development and economic theories, concepts and approaches. Ability to apply green and/or blue economy theories and concepts. Knowledge of sustainable development challenges of Small Island Development Countries and coastal countries. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic resources on the internet, intranet and other databases. 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 ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

•Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

•Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with UN Agencies as well as Government counterparts and partners such as IFIs by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Education An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development policy, economic analysis, or project/programme management in the context of development cooperation is required.

Three years of experience in environmental economic analysis is desirable.

Three years of experience in blue or green economics is desirable.

Experience in economics, fiscal policy challenges in Small Island Development States context is desirable.

Knowledge of climate change challenges in Small Island Development States context is desirable.

Working experience in the Caribbean/SIDS context and/or middle income country is desirable

Languages English and French are the two working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. “Fluency equals a rating of “Fluent” in all Four (4) areas (Read, Write, Speak, Understand) And “knowledge of equals a rating of Confident in two of the four areas.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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