Economist

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Economics Adviser or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Economics/Analyst will:

• Contribute substantial input to development of work plans, research questions, concept notes, and field research;
• Assist in authoring research reports, briefing notes, policy papers, and other materials as required;
• Assist in the planning and management of major events, meetings, and missions in liaison with the programme Associate;
• Represent DIAT where appropriate in program meetings, coordination meetings, staff meetings, workshops, and meetings with stakeholders;

• Help to develop and coordinate research dissemination and follow-up activities, including providing substantive advice on the future direction of the program;
• Conduct interviews with a variety of actors (government, NGOs, CSOs, youth groups, etc.), using a full-range of qualitative research techniques;
• Provide insights into the findings of field research, using substantial local knowledge (political, institutional, cultural, etc.);

• Drafting annual work plans and budgets
• Coordinating implementation of activities and reporting on progress
• Monitoring and reporting on resource delivery,

• Budget analyses and financial management, and
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

• Degree in Economics or social sciences

Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:

• Up to 2 years’ experience working in the field of international development or research at a professional level (desirable);
• Ability to conduct evidence-based policy analysis and play an active role in the development of program policy and direction;
• Punctuality, intellectual curiosity, willingness to take initiative and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Other finance, economics and administration related experience Area of expertise details:

• Proven record of successful interaction with individuals from a diverse array of backgrounds, including government officials, traditional leaders, women, the elderly, youth, CSOs, etc.;
• Understanding of the social, economic, institutional, and political environment in Malawi including an understanding of local power structures;
• Knowledge of computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel;

Driving license: No Competencies values:

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

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of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.

Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 24 July 2020