Overview
The Country Development Economist will provide policy advice and analysis on the country’s development context and trends to inform country office management and strengthen UNDP’s strategic positioning in development policy-making. The role also involves leading technical advice for development economics and policy research, supporting the 2030 Agenda and sustainable economic concepts in Indonesia.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead policy advice and development economics analysis on the country’s development context and trends.
- Provide analysis and briefings to senior management on emerging economic development issues and trends.
- Stock take and analyze the CO’s existing efforts and gaps, and develop knowledge to inform strategy.
- Collaborate across UNDP teams to identify and assess risks, opportunities and entry points.
- Advise and facilitate the creation of large-scale development solutions.
- Facilitate the expansion of UNDP’s portfolio and services offers.
- Provide technical advice or consultation feedbacks to government counterparts on SDGs and national development frameworks.
- Facilitate leveraging UNDP’s regional and global programmes for country support.
- Leverage support and expertise from UNDP’s global/regional Economist networks.
- Supervise and guide the work of policy consultants and researchers.
- Maintain and extend UNDP’s network of key stakeholders and experts.
- Contribute to the organization of high-level international conferences and workshops.
- Identify opportunities for collaborative work and help initiate new projects.
- Facilitate the preparation of senior management’s speeches, talking points, and presentation materials.
- Participate actively in the UNDP Asia-Pacific regional network of Economists.
- Collaborate and contribute to regional publications, practice notes, and Regional Human Development Reports.
- Enhance UNDP’s understanding and design of new approaches to sustainable development across the region.
Required Experience
Minimum of 7 years (master's degree) or 9 years (bachelor's degree) of experience in sustainable development issues, including economic research, policy, and implementation advisory at international organizations or think tanks.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Social and Public Policies, or related fields is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience. A Ph. D. in Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Social and Public Policies, or related fields is an advantage.
