Individual Contractor on the Vulnerability Profile of Rwanda

Support UNCTAD in preparing the Vulnerability Profile of Rwanda.

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UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

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Geneva (Switzerland)

Consultant Finance & Economy

Application deadline 1 year ago: Wednesday 25 Jun 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Support UNCTAD in preparing the Vulnerability Profile of Rwanda.

You have:

An advanced university degree, Master's degree, in economics, development economics, statistics or related field, is required.
At least 7 years of professional experience in statistics, data analysis, policy analysis, evaluation of development projects or related areas, are required.
Work experience in economic research in the context of Rwanda is desirable.
Fluency oral and written in English is required.

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Result of Service

The services of the individual contractor will support UNCTAD in preparing the Vulnerability Profile of Rwanda and support the 2026 review by the Committee for Development Policy of the potential graduation case of Rwanda.

Work Location

Home Based

Expected duration

23.06.25 - 08.09.25

Duties and Responsibilities

The vulnerability profile of Rwanda is being prepared at a critical time when the country is faced with global economic turmoil and uncertainty when it has barely recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. The vulnerability profile will therefore assess the implications of the global trade tensions on progress towards structurally transforming the economy and the policy measures necessary to insulate it from further shocks. The assessment will also identify persistent sources of vulnerability, both external and internal, and identify options for the country to build resilience against them. Under the supervision of the project officer of ALDC/PARB/LDC Section, the individual contractor will perform the following tasks: (i) Identify and collect up-to-date official statistics relevant to the vulnerability assessment, including but not limited to key elements of the vulnerability analytical framework. (ii) Review, analyze and summarize existing empirical evidence relevant to the vulnerability assessment such as government sector plans, government reports, government budgets, among other relevant information on Rwanda. (iii) Prepare a Vulnerability Profile of Rwanda, and to that end, conduct a number of fact-finding and statistical research tasks in accordance with the official format and structure of the profile. (iv) Assist UNCTAD in the preparation and delivery of a national workshop on the graduation with momentum of Rwanda, to be held in Rwanda before the end of 2026.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree, Master's degree, in economics, development economics, statistics or related field, is required. At least 7 years of professional experience in statistics, data analysis, policy analysis, evaluation of development projects or related areas, are required. Work experience in economic research in the context of Rwanda is desirable.

Languages

Fluency oral and written in English is required.

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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with statistical analysis in the context of economic research?	The interviewer wants to understand your direct experience and expertise in statistical analysis relevant to economics.	Provide specific examples of projects where you utilized statistical methods.
How have you managed to synthesize large volumes of empirical evidence in your previous roles?	This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to distill complex information into usable formats.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to engage stakeholders during the preparation of the Vulnerability Profile?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a time when you had to analyze the implications of economic policies?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach fact-finding and statistical research tasks?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging project related to vulnerability assessment you worked on.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to ensuring data accuracy and reliability in your analyses?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you structure the Vulnerability Profile to address specific challenges faced by Rwanda?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.