In September 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This global “plan of action for people, planet and prosperity” is anchored on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The agenda’s results framework that captures universal aspirations across three dimensions of sustainable development: economic development, social development and environmental protection. The 2030 Agenda is an integrated, indivisible agenda, which balances the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability, the success of which will depend on the extent to which coherent, evidence-based plans and policies are formulated and implemented at country, regional and global levels.
n April 2018, the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan invited the UN and World Bank-led Mainstreaming Acceleration and Policy Support (MAPS) mission. Following the MAPS mission, on 20 October 2018 Uzbekistan adopted its national SDGs, including 16 national Goals and 125 national targets. This work was further completed with the adoption of 2016 national SDG indicators in March 2019.
SDGs are grounded on the key principle of “Leaving No One behind” in promoting sustainable development, including in efforts to eradicate poverty. In line with this principle, UNDP globally and at country levels helps countries in promoting inclusive growth and sustainable incomes. In doing so, and in particular in Uzbekistan, UNDP works with the Government of Uzbekistan and other national partners to enhance sustainable employment opportunities for youth, women, PwDs; promotes inclusive business models and trade promotion; supports capacity building for evidence based policy research to address the needs of the most vulnerable; and promote financing for development for the achievement of SDGs.
In light of this, under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Programme Analyst on Inclusive Growth coordinates and oversees a multi-disciplinary programme portfolio on Inclusive Growth and Financing for Development. The portfolio comprises the specialized, sectoral areas of:
The incumbent leads programme support staff and coordinates the effective implementation of UNDP’s interventions in the above-indicated areas. The Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme design and implementation.
1. Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:
2. Policy Advice: Serves as substantive source of policy advice to senior management in Inclusive Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, Trade and Employment promotion, Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development; under the guidance of the supervisor, as follows:
3. Ensures effective implementation and management of the CO programme on Inclusive Economic Development and Entrepreneurship; Trade and employment promotion; Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development; Policy research for Sustainable Development, focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:
4.Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:
5. Knowledge Building and Knowledge Management, focusing on achievement of the following results:
Impact of Results
The effective performance of the incumbent is expected to enhance the quality and relevance of UNDP programmes in the areas of Inclusive Economic Development and Entrepreneurship; Trade and employment promotion; Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development; Policy research for Sustainable Development, thus contribute to the achievement of relevant national SDGs by the country.
Core Competencies:
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work.
Level 4: Adept with complex concepts and challenges convention purposefully.
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow.
Level 4: Generates commitment, excitement and excellence in others.
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.
Level 4: Models independent thinking and action.
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.
Level 4: Synthesizes information to communicate independent analysis.
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement.
Level 4: Meets goals and quality criteria for delivery of products or services.
Technical/Functional:
Development Planning on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.
Livelihoods: Employment and Entrepreneurship
Knowledge of Employment and Entrepreneurship in the developing world and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.
Development Planning: Social Inclusion
Knowledge of inclusive growth, decent employment and social protection concepts, principles and issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.
Development Planning – Innovative Finance
Knowledge of financing for sustainable development concept and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.
Level 4: Apply & Adapt: Contributes skills and knowledge with demonstrated ability to advance innovation and continuous improvement, in professional area of expertise.
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required. Knowledge of emerging disciplines for inclusive growth and/or related innovations is desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience with demonstrable results at the national and/or international level in developing and implementing project/programme concepts in partnership with Government and Civil society preferably in the area of Economic Development, Employment promotion and Private Sector Development, Trade promotion and development financing. Familiarity with complex reporting and institutional accountability processes is also required.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English, Uzbek and Russian
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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
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