Programme Management - PCSD - Kenya
Facilitate the implementation of the National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment in Kenya.
Overview
Facilitate the implementation of the National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment in Kenya.
You have:
- Advanced university degree, Master, in economics, finance, development economics, or a related field is required.
- At least 7 years of related experience is required, most of which should be with a focus on trade and development challenges related to Kenya, Africa, and wider developing countries.
- Fluency written and spoken in English is required.
Result of Service The ultimate result of the service of the consultant will be used for the elaboration and further development of the National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment and the formulation of the Kenyan Programme for fostering productive capacities and structural economic transformation for implementation in subsequent years and facilitate the full and effective execution of the project in Kenya.
Work Location Nairobi, Kenya
Expected duration 27.03.23-30.06.2023
Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the chief of the Productive Capacities and Sustainable Development Branch, the consultant will:
(a) Work closely with the other national consultant in regard to the NPCGA exercise in particular to align with the contribution by the stakeholders encapsulated in the Summary Findings of the High-level Policy Dialogue.
(b) Link Consultant to Government Institutions that are the repository of policy pronouncements/documents that will provide context for the NPCGA exercise.
(c) Provide analytical reports on the appropriate Coordination mechanism that will correspond to the Executive Order issued by the incoming Administration detailing Organization of Government. This is critical in light of the multi sectoral nature of the PCI Categories and Indicators.
(d) Follow up on the Medium-Term IV Plan of the Vision 2030 and advice on best way to align the Programme to the MTPIV for synergy and coherence and most importantly engendering ownership
(e) Mobilize the Stakeholders for the envisaged Validation Workshop of the NPCGA.
(f) Contribute to the elaboration of the Programme of Support
(g) Facilitating the smooth implementation of the project.
(h) Launching and validation of the National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment (NPCGA) for Kenya at central and regional level as well as between cities and rural areas and oversees the work of national consultants
Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree, Master, in economics, finance, development economics, or a related field is required. At least 7 years of related experience is required, most of which should be with a focus on trade and development challenges related Kenya, Africa and wider developing countries is required
Languages Fluency written and spoken in English is required
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 a time when you had to analyze complex data to inform policy recommendations? | This question assesses your analytical skills and ability to provide strategic recommendations based on data. | Provide an example that highlights your analytical process and the impact of your recommendations. |
| How would you engage stakeholders for a project with multiple interests involved? | The interviewer wants to understand your stakeholder management and communication strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to manage a comprehensive project. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you contributed to a program's strategic alignment with long-term goals. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to validate and launch projects effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |