Individual Contractor on the Vulnerability Profile of Uganda
Support UNCTAD in preparing Uganda's Vulnerability Profile.
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Overview
Support UNCTAD in preparing Uganda's Vulnerability Profile.
You have:
- 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.
- Experience in economic research in the context of Uganda is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The services of the Individual Contractor will support UNCTAD in preparing the Vulnerability Profile of Uganda and support the 2026 review by the Committee for Development Policy of the potential graduation case of Uganda.
Work Location
Home Based
Expected duration
23.06.25 - 08.09.25
Duties and Responsibilities
The vulnerability profile of Uganda 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 Uganda. (iii) Prepare a Vulnerability Profile of Uganda, 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 Uganda, to be held in Uganda 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. Experience in economic research in the context of Uganda 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in data analysis relevant to economic research? | This question assesses your technical skills in data analysis and how they apply to economic research. | Provide specific examples of past projects where you analyzed economic data and any techniques used. |
| What do you know about the vulnerabilities faced by Uganda's economy? | The interviewer wants to gauge your understanding of Uganda's economic challenges. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach policy analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging statistical research project you worked on. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you prepare for a national workshop on economic vulnerability? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What statistical tools do you find most effective for economic research? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure your research stays relevant in a rapidly changing economic context? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've communicated complex data findings to non-expert stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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