- ensure sound analysis of emerging development trends and respective Government policies to address them;
- lead on consolidation of knowledge in the Governance programme area and produce high quality knowledge products, including policy briefs, reports, papers;
- provide quality support for events, meetings and negotiations by preparing evidence-based materials, including, but not limited to statements, speeches, concept notes, talking points, etc.;
- support Governance unit resource mobilization efforts by compiling relevant data and evidence, productively contributing to meetings and brainstorming sessions, outlining concept notes, drafting project documents, etc.;
- contribute to Governance Unit communication efforts by providing quality content ready to be utilized for web stories, posts, interviews OPEDs, articles, etc.;
- support corporate reporting by integrating project level outputs into outcome level narrative;
- support monitoring and evaluation of on-going and past initiatives, including by collecting and providing evidence and data;
- support national efforts to nationalize SDGs;
- maintain close liaison with national project partners, ensuring optimum participation and promoting ownership of the Government in the respective Unit initiatives and activities.
- demonstrates integrity and fairness by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
- demonstrates professional competence and is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- sound judgment and maturity to foster a positive work environment;
- displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations, both orally and in writing, in a clear and persuasive style tailored to match different audiences;
- ability to interact, establish and maintain effective working relations with a culturally diverse team, as a team member, to build trust, and to manage in a deliberate, transparent and predictable way;
- strong coordination and facilitation skills;
- demonstrates ethics and integrity;
- ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with national partners and stakeholders and pro-activeness in identifying of beneficiaries and partners’ needs and matching them to appropriate solutions.
- ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
- ability to work effectively as part of a team;
- ability to work to tight deadlines and to handle multiple concurrent project components;
- ability to manage projects for results, including the preparation of products;
- ability to identify priority activities and tasks and allocate appropriate time and resources for effective and efficient work completion;
- ability to monitor progress against milestones and deadlines;
- ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships;
- ability to foresee risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Master’s degree in Development Studies, Political Science, Public Policy or other relevant areas.
- 7 years of substantive experience working in or directly related to policy analysis, research and / or knowledge management;
- strong drafting skills in English and Russian languages;
- proven communication and advocacy skills, and ability to work in an environment requiring liaison and collaboration with multiple actors including government representatives, donors and other stakeholders;
- excellent computer skills with ability to use information technology as a tool and resource.
- Fluency in English and Russian with proven drafting and presentation skills;
- Knowledge of Kazakh is an asset.
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Contract Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)