DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Tbilisi, Georgia and reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader.

Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Development Coordination Officer /Economist will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities Summary of Functions 1.Plans, facilitates and consolidates evidence-based analysis of the status of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in particular the economic transformation agenda 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 economic transformation and SDG financing policies to Resident Coordinators (RC) and UNCTs, supporting their engagement with national counterparts in government and other relevant partners, including IFIs 3.Coordinates the development by the UNCT of a new generation of integrated SDG programming that advances economic transformation and SDG financing 4.Plans and directs knowledge generation and management around the economic transformation and SDG financing agendas

Description of Functions:

1.Plans, facilitates, and consolidates evidence-based analysis of the economic transformation agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in support of a shared understanding by the UNCT of sustainable development trends, challenges and opportunities in programme countries

•Researches, analyzes, consolidates, and presents policies, programmes, data information on emerging best practices in economic transformation for sustainable development, paying special attention to gender, climate action and capacity development •Works with UNCT counterparts to help identify and analyze entry points for economic transformation - that impact multiple SDGs and their targets, with proposed ‘accelerator interventions' that can help unlock and accelerate progress towards sustainable development across multiple areas •Collects and analyzes data on UN country level operations in support of the implementation of the economic transformation agenda, identifies gaps and proposes follow-up actions •Researches, develops and presents policy papers, guidance notes and other knowledge based-tools working in close collaboration with the UNCT, and supports discussion in country-level forums to help influence and advance policy dialogue on achieving the SDGs •Coordinates the preparation of UN flagship reports on economic transformation, 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 economic transformation and SDG financing policies to RCs and UNCTs, supporting their engagement with national counterparts in government and other relevant partners, including IFIs

•Working closely with UNCT counterparts, guides substantive support to the RC/UNCT on SDG-related issues, particularly on policies to accelerate the economic transformation agenda for sustainable development •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, including IFIs •Analyzes trends and provides advice and support on new and innovative mechanisms for SDG financing, including on global initiatives by the UN and other development institutions •Provides inputs for briefing papers and discussion points on issues related to SDG financing for consideration by RC/UNCT •Supports UNCT initiatives to advance SDG financing, including on the Integrated National Financing Frameworks •Working in close collaboration with the RCO Partnerships Officer, ensures effective engagement of all relevant counterparts to develop engagement and partnerships around economic transformation and SDG financing, for example with national planning or economic offices, IFIs, the private sector, etc. •Provides economic analysis and advice as inputs into cross-pillar nexus approaches in country.

3.Coordinates the development by the UNCT of a new generation of integrated SDG programming that advances economic transformation and SDG financing

•Supports the RC/UNCT in ensuring a strong macroeconomic and SDG financing analysis through an integrated lens in the preparation of the Common Country Analyses and other analytical exercises •Identifies issues and proposes recommendations for the UNCT on how UN country-level programming around economic transformation and integrated policy responses can be optimized and better respond to sustainable development needs and emerging trends in country •Guides the development and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks, ensuring a strong and integrated UNCT engagement on the economic transformation agenda in the country •Contributes to the UN joint programming to strengthen the formulation of a new generation of UN joint programmes on economic transformation and SDG financing (including those that are supported by the Joint SDG Fund) ensuring that they are oriented towards investment, and have impact at the national level •Assists UNSDCF Results 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 policy development and capacity development around the economic transformation and SDG financing agendas.

4.Plans and directs knowledge generation and management around the economic transformation and SDG financing agendas

•Promotes collaboration, peer support, innovation good practices, lessons learned, needs, and opportunities through local, regional and global communities of practice and knowledge networks within the Resident Coordinator System and across the UN (including the UN Economist Network) •Researches, analyzes and presents best practices and lessons learned from implementation of UN policy initiatives and programming around economic transformation, 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 for SDG financing implemented by the UN in country and elsewhere, 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 economic transformation and SDG financing

Competencies - Professionalism: Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. 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. - 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. - Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. - Judgement/decision making: Identifies key issues in complex situations, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

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

Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in macroeconomic policy, economic research and analysis or programme management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

Experience in development economics and transition from planned to market economies in Eastern Europe and/or Central Asia is desirable.

Field experience in the development cooperation context related to Eastern Europe and Central Asia is desirable.

Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable

Experience with inter-agency or inter-organizational collaboration in the development sector is desirable

Languages Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Russian 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 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.

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.

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.

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