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UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change
and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to
help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 166
countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and
national development challenges.
Are you
interested to join a highly motivated and dynamic environment? Do
you have the ability required to be part of the country office’s
team? We seek a responsible, well spoken, dependable and highly
organized individual with a professional approach to their work for
the position of:
Vacancy
announcement
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I.
Position Information |
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Post Title: Economics Specialist (Capacity Development)
Post Number: 13364
Organizational Unit: UNDP/SPU
Duty Station: Maseru, Lesotho
Duration: One Year (Renewable)
Grade: L4
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II. Organizational Context
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The Capacity Development
Programme is an integral part of UNDP Lesotho’s overall
programme of support to the Government of Lesotho. In responding
to the multi-disciplinary nature of capacity development needs
in the country, UNDP has pledged its support to the design and
implementation of Lesotho’s new Strategy for Growth and Poverty
Reduction. The support will involve on-the-ground capacity
development programmes. The Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU)
within UNDP will be responsible for managing the Capacity
Development Programme under direct supervision of the Resident
Representative.
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III. Functions / Key Results
Expected
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1.
Function / Expected Results: Support to the Lesotho Strategy for
Growth and Poverty Reduction -
Assist with the collection, collation and analysis of data
related to the macroeconomic situation of the country,
specifically addressing the challenges of Capacity Development
and utilization resulting in a fully functional National
Development Plan. |
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2.
Function / Expected Results:
Contribute to the drafting, review, finalization and
dissemination of periodic Country Economic Briefs, featuring
country’s macroeconomic performance and scenario projections
related to its overall development trends in light of the
identifies capacity constraints. |
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3.
Function / Expected Results:
Contribute to the analysis of country challenges and
opportunities relevant to UNDP’s policy dialogue, advice and
support to capacity building for a coherent national development
programming, especially within the context of the Poverty
Reduction Strategy (PRS), the National Vision 2020, and the
Public Sector Reform processes. |
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4.
Function / Expected Results:
Participate in UNDP’s promotion of strategic partnership
activities, by supporting the Resident Representative in donor
aid coordination activities involving both the UN System
agencies and Lesotho’s other development partners within the
framework of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness and the
Rome Declaration on Harmonisation. |
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5.
Function / Expected Results:
Participate in SPU support to the Resident Coordinator’s lead
role in the dialogue and donor harmonization and resource
mobilization related to Lesotho’s priority development
frameworks and programmes (especially the PRSP, HIV/AIDS and the
Public Sector Reform); |
IV. Impact of Results
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The final impact of
UNDP’s Capacity Development programme for the implementation of
Lesotho Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy will be the to
have developed a critical level of human capacities necessary to
effectively implement national plans and strategies for the
achievement of meaningful and sustainable development of the
Kingdom of Lesotho and its people in accordance with the stated
objectives articulated in the National Vision 2020 as well as
the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for
improved quality of life for all. |
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V. Competencies
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Strong data analytical as well as
computer-based application skills for development scenario
building and economic/econometric modelling; extensive knowledge
of socioeconomic development issues in Africa; extensive
knowledge of skills transfer to Government counterparts;
experience in drafting Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers and
similar frameworks. Good report writing skills and proficiency
in English. |
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VI.
Recruitment Qualifications
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Education:
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Masters
Degree in Economics |
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Experience: |
At least
15 Years relevant experience |
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Language Requirements: |
Fluency in
English
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Applications, with detailed C.V.s,
including names and telephone contacts of three referees plus a
one-page summary description of applicants’ experience and
qualifications, should be submitted to:
The Resident Representative
United Nations Development Programme
3rd Floor, UN House
P.O.Box 301
Maseru
Or
E-mailed to:
econspecialist.ls@undp.org
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Only short listed
candidates will be responded to
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Salary negotiable and
commensurate with work experience and qualifications
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The selected candidate
may be recruited at a lower level
Closing date for applications: 8th
April, 2008 |
