Background 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. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The Programme Specialist (Private Sector Development and Finance) is part of the Economic and Policy Analysis Unit (EPAU) team, reporting directly to UNDP’s Senior Economist in Mozambique. The work of the Economic and Policy Analysis Unit focuses on helping advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs in the country, with a focus on economic development issues. It does this through high quality strategic policy work, including through: (1) evidence-based policy analysis and research on sustainable development matters; (2) the provision of technical assistance and project support to government and other national counterparts in the areas of development policy, economics and finance; and (3) support to national policy dialogues on sustainable development matters.
The work of EPAU directly contributes to the implementation of UNDP’s 2022-2026 Country Programme Document (CPD) for Mozambique through its support to CPD programme strategic priority on “inclusive economic recovery and diversification, and sustainable livelihoods”, as well as to the overall implementation of the 2022-2026 CPD through the provision of strategic advisory support on sustainable development issues. In doing so, it contributes to the implementation to the UN’s Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Mozambique, in particular Outcome 2.1 of the UNSDCF, which seeks to ensure that “By 2026, more people, particularly women and youths, participate in benefit from a more diversified, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth based on increased production, productivity, and greater value-added chains”, as well as to Mozambique’s national priority of boosting economic growth, productivity and job generation, as reflected in the government’s 2020-2024 five-year development plan (Plano Quinquenal do Governo, 2020-2024, Prioridade II).
Position Purpose:
Against this background, the UNDP country office in Mozambique is seeking to recruit a programme specialist at the P3-level to lead the implementation, management and development of UNDP’s programme portfolio in the areas of private sector development and finance. Under the overall supervision of the Mozambique Country Office senior economist, the incumbent will coordinate the implementation of the “Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization in ACP Countries” project in Mozambique, for which UNDP has already secured funding from the EU through its Africa Finance Sector Hub (AFSH) and which is to be implemented in partnership with the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and, at the country level, with the International Labour Organization (ILO). Beyond the implementation of this project, the incumbent will also contribute to develop, expand and manage UNDP’s Private Sector Development & Finance programme portfolio in areas such as international trade, private sector development, the informal economy, or inclusive finance, among others, seeking synergies with other parts of the UNDP programme in Mozambique and tapping into the expertise available in UNDP’s Global Policy Network. In addition, s/he will contribute to the analytical work of the unit. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Senior economist in Mozambique, the Private Sector Development & Finance Programme Specialist is responsible for the following:
Coordinate the implementation of UNDP’s programme interventions in Mozambique on the informal economy. Contribute to grow, develop and manage UNDP’s programme portfolio in Mozambique in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance. Support the analytical and policy work of the UNDP senior economist and assist other units in the UNDP country office in Mozambique on private sector development and finance issues. Coordinate the implementation of UNDP’s programme interventions in Mozambique on the informal economy: Coordinate the implementation in Mozambique of UNDP’s “Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization in ACP Countries” project; Support the setup of the project, including the development of the project stakeholder engagement strategy, the set-up of its ecosystem platform, the organization of the project launch and the production of relevant baseline studies; Ensure that the project complies with all project and corporate requirements, as well as those of external donors to the project, including those from the EU; Manage relationships and regularly engage with project counterparts in Mozambique, including with government partners, responsible parties, donors, etc. As Mozambique focal point, liaise with the UNDP team in Pretoria responsible for managing the “Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization in ACP Countries” project; Actively explore opportunities for further collaboration within UNDP’s Global Policy Network in areas relevant for the informal economy, as well as with other OACP and EU initiatives, platforms and projects; Build networks and partnerships for effective implementation of the project; Explore synergies with other UNDP programme interventions in Mozambique and grow and development the UNDP portfolio on the informal economy; The Programme Specialist’s work on the “Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization” project will be managed under a matrix-system, with dual reporting lines to the UNDP senior economist in Mozambique and to the Global Project Manager at the Africa Finance Sector Hub. Contribute to grow, develop and manage UNDP’s programme portfolio in Mozambique in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance: Seek opportunities for programme development in areas related to Private Sector Development & Finance, including trade, private sector development, inclusive and innovative finance, finance for development, extractive industries, economic and development policy; Contribute to the development of projects and other programme interventions in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance under UNDP’s 2022-2026 Country Programme Document; Actively engage with key actors and in relevant forums in Mozambique in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance, including actors in government (e.g., Ministries of industry and trade, economy and finance, mineral resources), the private and financial sectors and development partners; Assist UNDP’s Country Office resource mobilization efforts in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance with a view of building up a project pipeline in this area; Support the day-to-day management and unit work-planning needs of the Economic and Policy Analysis Unit (EPAU) and its project portfolio; Regularly engage with UNDP CO Operations manager and his/her team, as well as with the Programme Management Support Unit to ensure smooth operational management on EPAU’s activities and full compliance with corporate requirements. Support the analytical and policy work of the UNDP senior economist and advise other parts of the UNDP programme in Mozambique on Finance & Economics issues: Support and engage in the analytical, policy and policy research work of the UNDP senior economist in Mozambique; Seek synergies between the policy, research and analytical work of EPAU and its project portfolio in the areas of Finance & Economics; Engage with other parts of the UNDP programme in Mozambique advising on matters regarding Finance & Economics; Seek synergies and collaborations with other units in the UNDP country office in Mozambique; Competencies Core Competencies:Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.
Technical/Cross-functional Copetencies:
Business Management: Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results.
Business Management: Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals.
Business Management: Resource Mobilization: Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities and establish a plan to meet funding requirements.
Business Management: Partnership Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.
Business development: Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need.
Business Direction & Strategy: Entrepreneurial Thinking: Ability to create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDP's organizational priorities and mandate. Required Skills and Experience Education:
Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related fields or; A Bachelor degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s degree Experience: Minimum 5 years (with Masters degree) or 7 years (Bachelor degree) of progressively responsible experience in programme management and development, at least 3 of which at the country level will be required; Demonstrated experience in the areas of private sector development, finance and trade, developing implementing projects with national counterparts, including national governments and private sector actors; Work experience in LDCs settings would be an asset; Demonstrated project management experience. Specific work experience implementing policy-related projects would be an asset; Exposure to Business Economic Reform work. Specific experience with initiatives to support and incentivize formalization would be an asset; Work experience with the UN, the EU and other international organizations would be an asset; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a multicultural environment involving different type of stakeholders; Strong communication, team building, facilitation and presentation skills;This vacancy is archived.