International Consultant (IC)for the Development of a UNDP Project Document (Prodoc) and the Completion of the GEF CEO Endorsement Request (CEO ER) for the Regional Project Titled: ?Realizing the Inclusive and Sustainable Development in the Benguela Curre - Windhoek

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Inclusive Growth Consultant - New York, USA

New York, USA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :Expected Duration of Assignment :2 June 2014 - 31 December 2014The Poverty Group (PG) of the Bureau for Development Policy (BDP) is the institutional anchor of UNDP’s work on poverty reduction and MDGs support. It provides core services designed to support global, regional and national efforts to reduce poverty and reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the areas of: technical and policy advice, policy analysis and advocacy and knowledge brokering. Within the Poverty Group the Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) Team covers issues of inequality, inclusive growth, vulnerability and resilience, social protection and sustainability.          The IGG Team at the Poverty Group is developing a work programme that includes developing signature products to respond to the UNDP Strategic Plan 2014-2017 on issues of inequality, inclusive growth, employment, and social protection. Some of these products include the follow-up to the Inequality Report: Humanity Divided: Confronting Inequality in Developing Countries, an Inequality Mapping and Diagnostic Tool (IMAD), as well as social protection assessment tools in collaboration with other agencies.The primary objective of the consultancy is to provide technical, research and analytical support related to the development of the IGG work programme – specifically for quantitative and analytical work related to issues of inequality and inclusive growth, including issues related to the measurement of inclusive growth; the role/impact of fiscal policy on inequality; and policies needed to transition to inclusive growth pathways.   Provide technical and analytical support for the work on inequality, as follow-up to the recently published report Humanity Divided: Confronting Inequality in Developing Countries, as well as for new initiatives, such as the Korea Development Debate 2014, and for initiatives involving other multilateral agencies and research institutions and networks. Provide quantitative analysis on inequality by region using available international databases including – but not limited to – the Solt Database, the World Bank’s Poverty and Inequality Database and the Standardized World Income Inequality Database (SWIID) to tailor the key messages of the inequality report to different regions.  The consultant will also be available to provide technical and project management support to the IGG Team as needed. Including: (i) providing inputs for requests from the executive office or other bureaus on inequality and inclusive growth; (ii) provide support to other projects within the IGG team as they relate to social protection and the IMAD; and (iii) represent the IGG team as needed for other relevant meetings and activities.

Timeframe and Location

The work will be conducted over a 7 month period (2 June to 31 December 2014). The contract will be issued for 7 month subject to job performance. The position will be located in the New York office and consultant will be required to report to the office daily.

Travel

UNDP will cover flight cost and living expenses if travel is requested.  All travel arrangements will adhere to UNDP travel rules and regulations.

Reporting

The consultant shall report to IGG Team Leader.

 Strong background in inequality and macroeconomics analysis on issues of inclusive growth, vulnerability and resilience;  Excellent analytical, quantitative and writing skills; Sound grasp of substantive and policy issues related to current inequality and development debates; Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; Effective team player, good communication and inter-personal skills, ability to be part of a culturally diverse environment, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment. Master’s or Ph.D degree in Development Economics, Economics of Inequality and Poverty, or closely related field . Minimum 3 years of professional experience, part of which in conducting research in development issues required; Experience working in an international agency and/or UN System and the development agenda;Experience in working groups inside and outside place of work;Experience in contributing to working papers, journals, articles as a result of original research;Contribution to the topic of economics, development, inequality, and social protection.  Excellent command of English (oral and written);knowledge of another UN language/s would be an asset. Applicants must submit financial proposal separately to the email address: tiffany.moore@undp.org by the same deadline as the job vacancy. Financial Proposals must clearly state in email subject line: Financial Proposal for Inclusive Growth Consultant application. Applicants who do not submit financial proposal will be disqualified. The daily rate must be fixed rate. Those who apply with a "range" will also be disqualified. The rate will cover a 7-hour working day plus one hour for lunch that is not included in the daily rate. The daily rate provided in the financial proposal should not cover travel arrangements and living expenses. Consultant will be paid on actual days worked based on daily rate pending satisfactory performance and approval of Team Leader/Supervisor. Evaluation Process for Candidates (Desk Review by Panel - Interview Optional)
The evaluation process will be a cumulative analysis which is based on technical and financial scores. The candidate who scores the highest from the combined scores between 70% of technical + 30% financial shall be awarded the contract. Candidates will be shortlisted based on educational background and relevant experience. Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70% for the technical requirement (or 490 points) will be considered for financial evaluation. Technical Criteria weight: 70% (or 700 maximum points) Financial Criteria weight: 30% (or 300 maximum points) The scoring will be based on the following criteria:Master’s or Ph.D degree in Development Economics, Economics, or closely related field: 10% or 100 points Experience in conducting research in development, quantitative and analytical skills: 20% or 200 points Strong knowledge of Inclusive Growth, Macroeconomics, Income Inequality, Social Protection, Economic Development and UN System Development Agenda: 20% or 200 points Strong knowledge and use of data validation checks, data indicators, tables , charts, plots, and other data comparison and trends: 10% or 100 points Writing skills, author and/or contributor to working papers, periodicals, journals, articles, books: 10% or 10 points Maximum total for Technical Criteria – 70% or 700 pointsMaximum total for Financial Proposal – 30% or 300 pointsTotal combines scores for Technical and Financial – 100% or 1000 points

If a desk review is conducted, candidates will be notified at final stage when P11 and reference checks are required to make determination of final selection.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Project Assistant (SB2) Support to Sustainable and Inclusive Planning (SSIP) Project (Only Bangladeshi nationals are eligible to apply) - Dhaka

Under the direct supervision of Admin and Finance Manager and overall guidance by the Project Manager, the officer shall carry out the duties given below to achieve the mission:

1.       Provides effective support to the Finance and Admin Manager and Project Manager on day to day operational issues and administrative management of the project

 Draft official correspondence and notes Support the project team in planning and providing logistic support to learning events / workshops and taking minutes and report writing Maintain an appropriate filing system documenting the implementation of approved work-plan activities Assist Finance & Admin Manager in managing project assets and inventory Assist Finance & Admin Manager in resource mobilization, partnership and networking issues.

2.       Liaises with the project team in preparation of the Annual and Quarterly Work Plan and financial monitoring

Monitor project expenditure and track donor budgets Provide support to the Finance and Admin Manager on formulating and revising work plans

3.       Performs monitoring and evaluation related tasks, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of the project

Assist with quality control functions of project activities, including assessing impact and effectiveness, tracking outputs and results, and ensuring timely and efficient delivery of the project.

4.       Supports all project-related external and internal communications

Communicate with and support local and international missions/consultants to ensure all necessary logistic arrangements. Support the Communications and Advocacy Specialist in drafting, printing and disseminating publications 5.      Performs any other duties assigned by the Supervisor and  Project Manager

Impact of results:

The project assistant will contribute to streamlined project operations and effective work plan formulation and monitoring, communicating these issues constantly among project staff and stakeholders.

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Economics Specialist, Support to Sustainable and Inclusive Planning Project - Dhaka

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :Expected Duration of Assignment :One year, renewable on performance & availability of fundsUNDP Bangladesh is supporting the government’s MDG-related efforts through its project titled ‘Support to Sustainable and Inclusive Planning (SSIP) Project’ implemented by the General Economics Division (GED), Planning Commission. The objective of this project is to strengthen policy and technical capacity, particularly in the General Economics Division (within the MoP), but also within other relevant central government agencies - the Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Bank and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. This is first, to design and implement pro-poor economic policies, secondly, to strengthen capacity for sustainable and inclusive planning; and thirdly, to monitor the MDGs and develop the post 2015 framework the intervention builds on and enhances the Poverty Reduction and MDG Monitoring and the Poverty, Environment and Climate Mainstreaming (PECM) projects.

It has three main components:
(1) Economic policy support;(2) Inclusive and environmentally sustainable planning; and(3) MDG M&E and post 2015 agenda framework. Through these efforts, the project seeks to secure more pro-poor, inclusive and environmentally sustainable developmentThis expert will lead the division’s overall analytical work in area of pro-poor macroeconomic policies by developing user-friendly macro-econometric models, linking macroeconomic standard models with social indicators and variables, producing various simulations and forecasts for the Planning Commission and other stakeholders, identifying the costs and benefits of various policy interventions and their trade-offs, and generating evidence on such issues as data gaps and constraints. This post will be the lead adviser for Component 1, and hence the work of the PPEPU. A majority of her / his time will be allocated to the transfer of knowledge and expertise to the officials of GED and other officials from the Ministry of Finance, Bangladesh Bank, BBS and BIDS and coordinating policy research with relevant institutions, including CSOs. She / he is also responsible for liaising with UNDESA regarding the technical dimensions of the MoU and diagnostics.

Note:

This high level appointment will run for a portion of the Project’s term only (initially 12 months, subject to extension). In that time it is envisaged skills and know-how would be transferred to the Deputy Economist (national) who would then succeed the Economics Specialist (lead economist).
The incumbent will work under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Country Director and in close consultation with the Assistant Country Director, Poverty Cluster.

Summary of key functions:
Act as lead technical adviser on economic issues, providing inputs to strategic documents and processes, as well as high level technical advice to the project and GoB partners on a variety of specific topics;Lead capacity-building efforts on macro-economic analysis, modelling and strategy development;Represent the unit at GoB, DP and other forums;Manage information, knowledge and data held by the project;Supervise the Deputy Economist and undertake knowledge transfer throughout the project.Act as lead technical adviser on economic issues, providing inputs to strategic documents and processes, as well as high level technical advice to the project and GoB partners on a variety of specific topics: Compilation, analysis and interpretation of economic and statistical data, thorough monitoring of trends and through research of the economic and development issues in the country;Production of relevant reports aimed at promoting pro-poor economic policy making in GED as well as broader GoB actors;Provision of top quality analysis and substantive inputs to GoB policy and planning instruments, including the 7th Five Year Plan, ADP, MTBF and other strategic documents;Selection of strategic research topics, surveys and/or case studies relevant to upgrading inclusive planning and policymaking.
Lead capacity-building efforts on macro-economic analysis, modelling and strategy development:
Provide expert support and training to GED, IMED and ERD staff, specifically in building analytical capacities in growth accounting and projections; modeling (SAM, RMSM, Solow, EGT); poverty measurement; pro-poor growth analyses and investment appraisal;Support the development of thematic knowledge on topics including social protection, labour markets, green economy, industrial policies, vulnerabilities and climate-related shocks;
Provide expert advice in the development of a ‘Challenge Fund’ to enable leading think tanks and institutions in Bangladesh and abroad to undertake need-based analytical studies on pro-poor macroeconomic management, poverty and vulnerability, and questions of green economy;Work with the UNDESA Macroeconomic Advisory Capacity facility (MAC) in their provision of trainings, advice and support to GED, Ministry of Finance and the Bangladesh Bank;Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice through identification of best practices and lessons learned.
Represent the project at GoB, DP and other forums:
Direct participation in inter-ministerial, inter-agency and cross-sector consultations related to macroeconomic policymaking, pro-poor growth and inclusive planning;Facilitate policy advocacy for the Post-2015 Development Agenda, Human Development and pro-poor and equitable economic growth by participating in relevant forums, conferences and trainings.
Manage information, knowledge and data held by the project:
Ensure that knowledge and recommendations from working groups including: the Core Economic Policy Team (CEPT); Advisory Committee (Panel of Experts on Economic and Social Development issues); and the joint working party on resource planning and management, are translated into planning processes and mechanisms within GoB;
Design and conduct surveys to determine the level of knowledge gained through capacity-building events, missions and trainings;Undertake any research as required;Foster a community of practice (CoP) to ensure knowledge sharing and retention.
Supervise the Deputy Economist and undertake knowledge transfer throughout the project:
Work closely with the Deputy Economist (National Staff) to transfer knowledge and good practices;
Ensure at the end of the posting (12-18 months) that the Deputy Economist has all the necessary resources and is fully capable of assuming the duties of the Economics Specialist.
Impact of Results

Institutional and economic policy analysis capacity is enhanced and reflected in increased GoB capacity as well as strategic inputs / reforms to planning processes and mechanisms. Knowledge has been transferred to the deputy economist, enabling the project to achieve its full term objectives.

Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:
Shares knowledge and experience and contributes to UNDP Practice Areas and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development;Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on economic issues;
Established track record of delivering strong analytical products with policy relevance;In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues.
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
Ability to lead discussions and dialogue and advise on complex economics matters at the highest political levels;Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;Abililty to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of programmes;Ability to work with minimal supervision;Ability to lead formulation and evaluation of development programmes and projects;Ability to apply economic theory to the specific country context, carry out high-quality economic research.
Management and Leadership:
Ability to interact with policy officials at the highest levels of society;Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback;Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation;Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.Education:
Master’s degree in Development Economics, Economics. PhD is desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of 7 years work experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, and application of economic principles in national strategic planning; Understanding of economic theories, principles and their applications to current national economic and development issues;
Proven capacity to deal with complex policy analyses and undertake economic research;Sound knowledge of Macroeconomic modelling, including data specification, data, estimation, simulations and analysis;Knowledge of national planning programmes, MDG related interventions and pro-poor economic policy; A proven track-record of providing high-level policy advice to national planning and finance authorities in developing countries;Strong knowledge of poverty analysis, specific awareness of pro-poor growth dynamics and analytical tools; Proven ability to produce reports and research papers with a good command of econometrics and macroeconomic modelling techniques;Demonstrated experience in management and transferring knowledge.
Language Requirements:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English. 
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Ghana: Inclusive Education Policy and Capacity Building (via Reliefweb)

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International Consultant - Formulation Mission Strengthening Inclusive Democratic Dialogue And Social Cohesion - 2 Positions

Organization: UNDP

Posted date: Mar-05

Location: Bangladesh

Closing: 15-Mar-14

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