UNDP National Consultant Economic Advisor Jobs 2022 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs. UNDP Zimbabwe looking for “National Consultant Economic Advisor“. Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 20th March 2022.
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UNDP National Consultant Economic Advisor Jobs 2022
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th March 2022 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of National Consultant Economic Advisor to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | National Consultant Economic Advisor to the Hon Minister of Finance and Economic Development |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 20th March 2022 |
Competencies
Corporate Responsibility & Direction:
- Serves and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the Republic of Zimbabwe and UNDP.
Managing for Results:
- Plans and prioritizes work activities to meet the goals set by the Minister;
- Strategic approach to problem solving.
Partnering & Networking:
- Builds and sustains relationships with key constituents (internal/external/bilateral/ multilateral/public/private/academia/civil society);
- Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of the Republic of Zimbabwe and UNDP;
- Demonstrates ability to handle working relationships with senior officials, academics and technical experts.
Innovation & Judgment:
- Conceptualizes and analyses problems to identify key issues, underlying problems, and how they relate;
- Generates creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations;
- Devises new systems and processes, and modifies existing ones, to support innovative behaviours.
Communication:
- Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, with a strong emphasis on macro-economic analysis, development economics, economic planning and quantitative skills. A candidate with a PhD is highly desirable. Practical knowledge and experience of Zimbabwe and its development issues are an added advantage.
Experience:
- 10 years of post-qualifying demonstrated experience in macroeconomics/development economics at the national or international level;
- In-depth knowledge and experience in policy making in complex and challenging development setting;
- Substantial experience in macroeconomic policy including monetary and fiscal policies, poverty reduction strategies, inclusive growth, structural transformation and sustainable development issues including the SDGs;
- Applies the required depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands;
- Possesses extensive knowledge of economic development issues and familiarity with major economic policy issues, economic models and the SDGs;
- Capable of applying economic theory and practice to the specific country contexts;
- Demonstrates strong quantitative skills and the ability to carry out high quality economic research, including statistical analyses;
- Possesses proven ability to analyse global perspectives, with the ability to offer practical policy advice on economic issues based on local realities;
- Uses Information and Communications Technology (ICT) effectively as a tool and resource;
- Extensive experience in research, policy analysis, and advocacy;
- Experience in writing briefings, policy notes and speeches to senior officials.
Language:
- Fluency in English. Fluency in local languages is an advantage.
Other Details
- Duration of Initial Contract: 12 Months (March 2022– February 2023)
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP National Consultant Economic Advisor Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=105322
The Closing Date: 20th March 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.undp.org |
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