Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Zambia and typically reports to the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Development Coordination Officer /Economist will be responsible of the following duties: Summary of Functions 1 Plans, facilitates and consolidates evidence-based Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) analysis in support of a shared understanding by the UN Country Team (UNCT) of sustainable development trends, challenges and opportunities in programme countries 2 Provides substantive advice on innovative economic and SDG policies to Resident Coordinators (RC) and UNCTs, as well as to national counterparts in government and other relevant partners 3 Coordinates the development by the UNCT of a new generation of SDG programmes with a strong investment orientation and focus on acceleration towards achieving the SDGs 4 Plans and directs SDG knowledge generation and management Description of Functions: 1 Plans, facilitates and consolidates evidence-based SDG analysis in support of a shared understanding by the UNCT of sustainable development trends, challenges and opportunities in programme countries ? Researches, analyzes, consolidates and presents SDG-related data, as well as information on emerging best practices in sustainable development, paying special attention to gender and capacity development, and proposes policy options to RCs/UNCTs; ? Identifies and analyzes issues that impact multiple SDGs and their targets and proposes ‘accelerator interventions' that can help unlock and accelerate progress towards sustainable development across multiple areas; ? Assesses and highlights sustainable development trade-offs and risk factors, as well as early-warning indicators that may undermine the achievement of SDG targets and impact the UN's role and programme in the country and suggests appropriate measures to address them; ? Collects and analyzes data on UN country level operations in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, identifies gaps and proposes follow-up actions; ? Researches, develops and presents policy papers, guidance notes and other knowledge based-tools and directs discussion in country-level forums to help influence and advance policy dialogue on achieving the SDGs; ? Coordinates the preparation of UN flagship reports, including the analysis of data and ensures the provision of evidence to build the case for policies and interventions on SDGs; ? Monitors regional and global economic trends and issues, analyzes their implications for the realization of the SDGs at the country level and recommends additional issues for consideration. 2 Provides substantive advice on innovative economic and SDG policies to RCs and UNCTs, as well as to national counterparts in government and other relevant partners ? Guides substantive support to the RC/UNCT on SDG-related issues, particularly on policies to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, including through Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support (MAPS) and similar processes, and evaluates and highlights potential trade-offs between SDGs; ? Identifies issues and proposes recommendations for the UNCT on how UN country-level operations can be optimized and better respond to sustainable development needs and emerging trends in country; ? Elicits, evaluates and consolidates policy options proposed by UNCT members, ensuring an integrated approach to the UN's policy advice to national counterparts in government and other external partners, ? Plans and directs the work of the in-country UN Joint Policy Team (or equivalent) and drives cross-pillar nexus approaches in country to policy, analysis and assessment. 3 Coordinates the development by the UNCT of new generation of SDG programmes with a strong investment orientation and focus on acceleration towards achieving the SDGs ? Guides the development and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) to ensure that the UN's country-level operational activities effectively support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in country; ? Provides substantive support to programme formulation and revision throughout the UNSDCF cycle, based on sound SDG analysis; ? Contributes to the UN joint programming process to strengthen the formulation of a new generation of UN joint programmes that are aligned with the SDGs, oriented towards investment, and have impact at the national level; ? Assists UNSDCF result groups in the implementation of joint workplans to ensure SDG-relevant and SDG-responsive UN operational activities for development; ? Proposes recommendations to enhance UN support to governmental and multi-stakeholder processes on SDG policy development and capacity development. 4 Plans and directs SDG knowledge generation and management ? Plans, facilitates and contributes to local, regional and global communities of practice and knowledge networks and promotes collaboration, peer support, innovation good practices, lessons learned, needs, and opportunities in the area of sustainable development; ? Researches, analyzes and presents best practices and lessons learned from implementation of UNCT projects and programmes, with a view to advising the RC and UNCT on actions to strengthen the policy orientation of the UN; ? Monitors and analyzes best practices and successful models implemented by the UN in country and suggests options for developing these into bankable national SDG investment policies and programmes; ? Provides advice on global/corporate guidelines, tools and other materials related to sustainable development policy. Competencies ? Professionalism: Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic resources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. ? Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. ? Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in economics, sustainable development, public policy, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME Unitaid is a multilateral hosted by the World Health Organization. Unitaid is focused on making a unique and high-impact contribution to the global response in areas including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in developing countries. Its work catalyses improvements for the larger response through forward-looking and time-limited investments that are designed to increase access to better, more effective and more affordable health products (i.e. preventives, medicines anddiagnostics). Investments typically target market-based interventions such as price reductions, improvements in quality and supply, and the introduction of innovative products more suitable for the populations in need. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES In this role, the Technical Officer, Strategy will: 1. Provide analytic and technical support for implementation of Unitaid's strategy, particularly as related to improving access to tools to prevent,diagnose, and treat disease (e.g., malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, coinfections). As required: A. Design and manage analyses, support drafting, updating, publishing, and communication; B. Conduct contracting and project management of external consultants and experts; C. Contribute to identification and development of new topics/approaches where Unitaid could intervene to speed access to innovation; D. Support Technical Managers on analysis of proposals; and, E. Participate when relevant as a representative of Unitaid at conferences, symposia, and external meetings. 2. Provide strategic support and technical expertise as part of cross-functional project teams duringgrant development and implementation. A. Provide technical support to Operations-led project teams during the proposal and grant development process: liaise on strategic development and implementation of projects and participate as representative of Strategy team in project teams. B. Collaborate with Results colleagues - e.g., on assessment of impact and value for money. 3. Support other Strategy projects as required, e.g., providing analytic and technical support to develop interventions that Unitaid may implement directly, including support for new innovations and/or incentives such as volume guarantees, advanced market commitments, R&D success rewards, basic R&D lump-sum funds, subsidies, etc.) to increase access to healthcare products. Comprehensive market analysis will require close coordination with others in the Strategy team and other teams and may include: A. Product pipeline review, including assessment of market entry barriers. B. Analysis of demand (e.g., market size projections for relevant products, scenario planning and estimation of unmet need in key market segments/patient populations); fiscal space analysis including tracking of funding commitments at donor and country level to inform forecasting. C. Analysis of supply environment (e.g., analysis of cost structures, expectations for price-volume thresholds) and development of actionable supply-side / procurement strategies. 4. Participate in coordinating and collaborating with external stakeholders, including global health organizations, industry, non-governmental organizations, academia, and national programmes as required. 5. Draft and deliver reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other materials for Unitaid's Executive Board, Policy and Strategy Committee, and Joint Review Committee. 6. Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: University degree in business, management, economics, international development, public health, pharmacy or other health, innovation or technology related field. Desirable: Advanced degree in one of the above fields, and/or studies in a discipline related to healthcare product access or innovation (medicine, pharmacy, product development, product design, etc.). Experience Essential: At least 5 years of experience in global development, healthcare industry, or technology and innovation, with a focus on detection and creative application of technologies or approaches to improve health; At least 3 years of experience in health products analysis, with demonstrated analytical skills, such as: market intelligence; forecasting or market models; financial skills /financial modelling; and/or design and execution of various incentive types, such as volume guarantees, advanced market commitments, R&D success rewards, basic R&D lump-sum funds, subsidies, etc.; Experience writing technical and/or scientific documents in a public health related-field and coordinating and preparing technical content material for conferences or similar events; Experience developing and managing projects, including development of and execution against budgets and workplans; and, Demonstrated experience in writing for/presenting todiverse audiences, including Executive Board, Senior Management, external partners, technical/scientific and lay stakeholders. Desirable: Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or diagnostics industry (e.g., market access, regulatory, medical affairs, intellectual property);-Experience working in, or designing products/solutions for use, in resource-limited settings; Network of partners active in healthcare and product innovation; and, Demonstrated experience supporting design and application ofinnovative financing mechanisms. Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills. Strong data collection, management and analytic skills. Proven ability to design and conduct research, including market analysis. Knowledge of, or experience with, pharmaceutical or diagnostic product forecasting and/or market models is desirable. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a small team to deliver high impact results. Strong interpersonal skills, tact, discretion and mature judgment. Demonstrated interest in fostering innovation relevant for health in developing countries, including detection and creative applicationof technologies or approaches across industries. Familiarity with global pharmaceuticals /diagnostics policies (such as quality assurance, procurement, etc.) and knowledge of public healthand market issues. Strong knowledge of health commodities, especially for malaria, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS and coinfections. Understanding and knowledge of major public health actors;familiarity with Unitaid's mission, strategy, key publications and projects. WHO Competencies - Teamwork - Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences - Communication - Producing results - Knowing and managing yourself Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 60,962 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4547 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test may be used as a form of screening. - In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. 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Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. - WHO is committed to workforce diversity. - WHO's workforce adheres to [the WHO Values Charter](https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice. - WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. - WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. - Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged. - *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220. - As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. 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Contexte Au cours des dernières années, les Nations unies et le système multilatéral ont connu divers processus de révision, de réforme, de définition de stratégies et d'objectifs dans l'ensemble de leurs mandats collectifs, couvrant les domaines de la paix et de la sécurité, des droits de l'homme, de l'aide humanitaire et du développement. Il s'agit principalement de l'Agenda 2030 pour le développement durable adopté en septembre 2015, une base stratégique globale qui engage les États membres et l'Organisation à atteindre un ensemble ambitieux de 17 objectifs de développement durable (SDG) et qui couvre les volets parallèles et souvent interdépendants de l'engagement multilatéral dans le cadre du mandat collectif des Nations unies. En avril 2016, les États membres ont adopté les deux résolutions sur le maintien de la paix. En mai 2016, la communauté humanitaire a pris des engagements de haut niveau pour soutenir l'Agenda pour l'humanité du Secrétaire général lors du Sommet humanitaire mondial. Sept de ces engagements fondamentaux soutiennent l'idée de travailler différemment pour réduire et mettre fin aux besoins humanitaires par le renforcement des systèmes nationaux et locaux, l'anticipation des crises et l'obtention de résultats collectifs en transcendant la fracture entre l'humanitaire et le développement. Un « Commitment to Action » a été signé par le Secrétaire général et sept agences des Nations unies (OMS, PNUD, PAM, HCR, UNICEF, FNUAP et OCHA) et approuvé par la Banque mondiale et l'OIM pour mettre en œuvre une 'nouvelle méthode de travail' (New Way of Working). Cette méthode de travail s'inscrit dans le cadre de l'engagement pris dans l'Agenda 2030 de 'ne laisser personne derrière'. Il est essentiel que ces engagements soient concrétisés au niveau national par des initiatives concrètes afin de travailler de manière plus cohérente dans le cadre des efforts humanitaires, de développement et de consolidation de la paix. En Haïti, sous le leadership du Coordonnateur Résident du système des Nations unies et Coordonnateur Humanitaire, les Nations unies élargissent leurs efforts pour mettre en œuvre des stratégies collectives visant à combler le gap entre le développement et les interventions humanitaires. Les tâches et responsabilités attendues Cadre organisationnel et relation hiérarchique : le poste est situé dans le bureau du Coordonnateur Résident des Nations Unies (RCO) à Port au Prince, Haïti, rapporte au Coordonnateur Résident et Humanitaire des Nations Unies (UNRC/HC) et travaille de manière très étroite avec OCHA. Fonctions et Responsabilités Dans le cadre des responsabilités qui lui sont déléguées, le Conseiller sera chargé des tâches suivantes : Analyse conjointe 1. Coordonner des analyses conjointes en veillant à ce que (a) les principales parties prenantes fournissent les informations, données ou analyses existantes nécessaires, et (b) un processus de consultation soit organisé pour développer une compréhension commune de la situation, des risques, des besoins, des vulnérabilités et des capacités disponibles pour y répondre. 2. Examiner les options pour la mise en commun de la collecte, de l'analyse et de la diffusion des données par l'UNCT/HCT. 3. Consolider la cartographie des interventions/programmes/projets humanitaires, de développement et de paix existants dans les régions prioritaires. Planification stratégique 4. Apporter un appui au RC/HC, au UNCT et au HCT en articulant et en communiquant activement une vision stratégique pour le nexus en Haiti, en accord avec les objectifs et les priorités de développement national, les valeurs des Nations Unies, en s'alignant sur l'Agenda 2030 et en s'engageant à respecter les principes d'universalité, d'égalité et de ne pas « laisser personne derrière ». 5. Garantir une plus grande complémentarité, cohérence et coordination entre les cadres, stratégies et plateformes de planification et de programmation existants en matière d'aide humanitaire, de développement et de consolidation de la paix, afin d'obtenir des résultats collectifs visant à réduire les risques, les vulnérabilités et les besoins humanitaires. 6. S'engager avec les principales parties prenantes (autorités nationales, partenaires de développement, ONU, ONGI, ONGN) afin de mieux conceptualiser une approche nexus H/D/P en Haiti, sur la base des données existantes et des contributions des principales parties prenantes, ainsi que des cadres de planification existants. Programmation conjointe 7. Conjointement avec l'UNCT/HCT, appuyer l'identification de points d'entrée pour opérationnaliser l'approche nexus en Haiti, notamment dans le domaine des désastres, de la sécurité alimentaire et de la protection sociale. 8. Appuyer les partenaires dans le développement et la coordination de plans d'action intégrés dans certains domaines de convergence. 9. Diriger l'identification, l'analyse et la hiérarchisation des travaux programmatiques conjoints dans les domaines de convergence. Coordination 10. Soutenir la création d'un forum multidisciplinaire et multipartite pour la coordination du HDP Nexus. 11. Assurer la cohérence avec les différents organes de coordination inter-agences, notamment avec l'équipe de pays des Nations unies, l'équipe humanitaire pays et le groupe de travail intersectoriel. Plaidoyer et financement 12. Examiner les modes de mécanismes de financement et les possibilités de financement possibles pour renforcer le lien entre H/D/P, en explorant et en conseillant les liens possibles avec les possibilités de financement avec les gouvernements, les partenaires donateurs, les IFI et d'autres acteurs en vue d'un financement plus harmonisé et plus durable pour des résultats collectifs. Suivi et évaluation 13. S'assurer qu'un outil de suivi et d'évaluation soit disponible pour mesurer les progrès dans la réalisation des résultats collectifs. 14. Superviser la conception d'un cadre de responsabilité conjointe entre le gouvernement, les organisations opérationnelles et les partenaires techniques et financiers, en se concentrant sur les priorités convenues, les résultats collectifs et les engagements pris à leur égard. Qualifications essentielles Formation : - Diplôme universitaire supérieur (master ou diplôme équivalent) en économie du développement, développement durable, sciences économiques, sciences sociales, ou domaine connexe. Expérience professionnelle : - Un minimum de dix ans d'expérience dans un poste de responsabilité progressive dans la planification stratégique, la politique de développement durable, la gestion de projets/programmes ou la mobilisation de ressources dans le cadre de la coopération au développement ou dans un domaine connexe est requis. - Connaissance préalable du système des Nations Unies indispensable. - Bonne expérience en matière de réponse humanitaire et de consolidation de la paix. - Bonne expérience dans des contextes de fragilité, conflit et post-conflit et dans l'appui programmatique dans des contextes de transition/post-conflit. - Une expérience préalable en Haiti serait un avantage. Connaissances linguistiques : - Parler et écrire couramment le Français et l'Anglais. Compétences : Professionnalisme : - Connaissance et compréhension avérées des théories, concepts et approches relatifs au développement durable, à la réponse humanitaire et à la consolidation de la paix. - Capacité à identifier les questions stratégiques clés, les opportunités et les risques. - Capacité à générer et à communiquer une orientation organisationnelle et convaincante. - Capacité à communiquer clairement. - Capacité démontrée à fournir un leadership technique innovant en effectuant et/ou en supervisant la planification, le développement et la gestion des opérations. - Aptitude avérée à négocier et à faire preuve d'un bon jugement. - Forte aptitude en terme de coordination. - Capacité à produire des rapports bien écrits démontrant une capacité d'analyse. - Compétences en matière de facilitation et capacité à gérer la diversité des points de vue dans un contexte culturel différent. Planification et organisation : - Développe des objectifs clairs qui soient compatibles avec les stratégies convenues ; - Identifie les activités et tâches prioritaires ; - Modifie les priorités selon les besoins ; - Prévoit suffisamment de temps et de ressources pour mener sa tâche en tenant compte des risques et des imprévus dans la planification ; - Suit l'exécution des plans et actions si nécessaires et utilise le temps efficacement. Le travail d'équipe : - Travaille en collaboration avec ses collègues pour atteindre les objectifs de l'organisation. - Sollicite des contributions en valorisant réellement les idées et l'expertise des autres ; est disposé à apprendre des autres ; place l'agenda de l'équipe avant l'agenda personnel ; - Soutient et agit en accord avec la décision finale du groupe, même lorsque ces décisions ne reflètent pas entièrement sa propre position ; - Partage le crédit des réalisations de l'équipe et accepte la responsabilité conjointe des lacunes de l'équipe. Attention: nationalité suisse ou Liechtenstein ou permis de travail en Suisse de type C indispensable pour cette mission. Il ne sera pas répondu aux personnes qui ne remplissent pas cette condition. Début et durée de la mission : asap / à déterminer, pour 12 mois (renouvelables) l'employeur est l'Aide Humanitaire Suisse / DDC Pour plus d'information, vous pouvez contacter Sebastian Eugster (sebastian.eugster), Chargé de Programme Desk Haïti, 058 462 63 46. Merci d'envoyer votre dossier de candidature par courriel jusqu'au 14.2.21 au plus tard à: Isabelle Mellana (isabelle.mellana@eda.admin.ch) 058 662 35 29
Job ID: 21835 Duties and Qualifications Terms of Reference for a Senior Economist in Nairobi, Kenya, Regional Bureau EHAGL UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a Temporary Appointment within the GCR Section/External Engagement Pillar in the UNHCR Regional Bureau in Nairobi, Kenya. UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. We are in over 125 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions. Title: Senior Economist Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya Duration: February 2021 to 31 December 2021 Contract Type: Temporary Appointment Organizational context The Global Compact for Refugees (GCR) promotes a stronger, more predictable and more equitable international response to large-scale and/or protracted refugee situations. It represents the transformation of the refugee response model from the traditional camp-based care and maintenance programs to government-led comprehensive refugee responses that use multi-stakeholder approaches to: (i) ease pressure on host countries; (ii) enhance refugee self-reliance; (iii) expand access to third-country solutions; and (iv) support conditions in the country of origin for return in safety and dignity. Coupled with the broader reform of the UN Development System, the GCR offers UNHCR an opportunity to play a facilitator and catalyst role in the transformation of the refugee response model. UNHCR is expected to catalyse comprehensive solutions in a context characterized by the collaboration, collective responsibility sharing, and a renewed sense of purpose. By building strong institutional relationships with a range of new actors, including multilateral development banks (MDBs), civil society organizations (CSOs) and the private sector, UNHCR will facilitate effective interventions aimed at strengthening resilience and promoting solutions in refugee-hosting and return areas. It will support efforts to complement humanitarian interventions with development and private sector investments in order to lift displaced populations out of poverty, enable solutions, and encourage holistic area-based approaches to refugee response. The Regional Bureau for East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes (EHAGL) is playing a significant role in operationalizing the GCR by strengthening and institutionalizing UNHCR¿s catalytic role at the regional level. Although the successful design and implementation of comprehensive refugee responses are highly context-specific and dependent on national and local circumstances, the catalytic and supportive activities of UNHCR field offices are being supported and strengthened by the Regional Bureau. In particular, the Regional Bureau is focusing on: (i) promoting a regional approach for comprehensive responses; (ii) translating global priorities into region-specific strategies; (iii) creating workable results-based management systems that integrate/reflect the SDGs; (iv) leading the engagement with political and development actors in the EHA Region; and (v) providing technical support and guidance to country operations. In order to enhance its ability to reposition UNHCR as a facilitator and catalyst, the UNHCR Regional Bureau for EHAGL is setting up an Economic Advisory Unit in the GCR Section of its External Engagement Pillar. The Economic Advisory Unit will closely work with the various Bureau units as well as DRS, Global Data Service, and UNHCR-WB Joint Data Centre (JDC) to enhance UNHCR country operations¿ effectiveness in collecting, analyzing and applying economic data and information to better inform UNHCR¿s protection and assistance interventions. The Unit will ensure that the various, analytical, advocacy/policy dialogue and operational/programmatic activities undertaken by the Bureau and country teams will be informed by sound economic analysis and modelling. By combining economic data and analysis with UNHCR¿s protection expertise and deep understanding of the context in refugee-hosting areas, the Economic Advisory Unit will prepare cutting edge economic briefs and policy notes on various topics relevant to the provision of asylum, the protection of persons of concern and the pursuit of durable solutions in line with the GCR. The position The Senior Economist will head of the Bureau Economic Advisory Unit and will be responsible for facilitating close collaboration with DRS and country-based economists, facilitate collaboration with the World Bank, the Joint Data Centre (JDC), OECD, African Development Bank and other stakeholders on a range of bespoke economic analyses, including: (i) economic impact assessments of the presence of refugees and IDPs; (ii) measuring poverty and welfare among refugees and host communities; (iii) socio-economic profiling of persons of concern; (iv) economic modelling of various protection and solutions policy options; and (v) cost-benefit analysis and project appraisals. The Sr. Economist will provide technical support and advice to help various Bureau units and UNHCR country operations effectively use economic data and analysis to inform programming and policy dialogue. Preparation of economic briefs and policy notes. To guide the Bureau leadership, the Sr. Economist will prepare economic briefs and policy notes on various topics relevant to the provision of asylum, the protection of persons of concern and the pursuit of durable solutions in line with the GCR. The Sr. Economist will also prepare periodic economic updates to inform the strategic decisions made by the Bureau Director and heads of pillars. More information on the duties and responsibilities of the Sr. Economist are provided below. Duties and responsibilities In close collaboration with DRS, Sr. Economist will facilitate collaboration with development actors and other stakeholders in the areas outlined below. Economic analysis ¿ Facilitate collaboration with the World Bank, the Joint Data Centre (JDC), OECD, African Development Bank and other stakeholders on a range of bespoke economic analyses, including: o assessing the economic impact of the presence of refugees and IDPs; o measuring poverty and welfare among refugees and host communities; o socio-economic profiling of persons of concern; o economic modelling of various protection and solutions policy options; o analyzing economic trends in the EHAGL Region that will impact the protection and solutions of Persons of Concern; and o cost-benefit analysis and project appraisals. ¿ Provide oversight, vision and guidance to country-based economists on the collection of raw primary and secondary datasets and the preparation of final datasets to be used for analysis. ¿ Supervise cleaning of all datasets and creation of necessary indicators for measuring a wide range of socio-economic indicators and impact indicators. ¿ Provide technical guidance to country-based economists and research teams on: (i) research design; (ii) data analysis plans; (iii) the preparation of descriptive statistics and regression analysis; and (iv) the preparation of various outputs such as briefs, presentations and academic papers. Translating the economic analysis into advocacy/policy dialogue and programs ¿ Provide advice to the Bureau management on: (i) macro-economic themes relevant for the protection and solutions agenda of UNHCR; (ii) economic outlook for the EHAGL countries; and (iii) the economic implications of various protection-related decisions. ¿ Provide technical support and advice to help various Bureau units and UNHCR country operations effectively use economic data and analysis to inform programming and policy dialogue. ¿ Advise programme, protection and technical unites and country operations during program design, implementation and evaluation using the economic analysis to support quality programming and advocacy. ¿ Lead the preparation of research papers including formatting and creating tables, graphs, and related analysis. ¿ Provide guidance/recommendations on obstacles and possible improvements to UNHCR¿s programming by preparing and supporting the use of available economic statistics, industrial surveys and other available data. Preparation of economic briefs and policy notes ¿ Prepare presentations, technical reports and non-technical reports to communicate the findings of economic analyses. ¿ Prepare cutting edge economic briefs and policy notes on various topics relevant to the provision of asylum, the protection of persons of concern and the pursuit of durable solutions in line with the GCR. ¿ Prepare periodic economic updates to inform the strategic decisions made by the Bureau Director and heads of pillars. ¿ Contribute to Bureau external engagement products, including Bureau publications, regional updates, funding appeals, and other reports. Oversight, strategy and coordination ¿ Lead the Bureau Economic Advisory Unit, by providing strategic vision and leading the engagement with senior management, internal business units and external partners. ¿ Prepare strategy for economic analysis and advisory. ¿ Mainstream economic analysis in UNHCR¿s protection and assistance activities. ¿ Provide guidance and input to the External Engagement Pillar annual programme planning and review process to support the development and approval of sound plans and the effective allocation and use of resources. ¿ Ensure good communication and coordination with Bureau units, UNHCR country operations, UNHCR HQ, the Joint Data Centre, the World Bank, governments, researchers and partners. ¿ Participate in official missions and deliver capacity building and training activities for partners and governments. ¿ Identify research opportunities and contribute to proposals for research partnerships and funding. ¿ In close collaboration with DRS, provide a technical oversight to country-based economists. Guide and mentor junior economists in the Bureau and country operations. Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required The ideal candidate will have: ¿ At least a Master¿s Degree in Economics. ¿ At least 10 years of professional experience on economic analysis and advisory with international financial institutions (IFIs), development finance institutions (DFIs), reputable management consulting firms, or economic advisory units of investment firms. ¿ Demonstrated ability to provide professional advice and analysis within a complex political environment. ¿ Extensive experience of working in a reputable management consulting firm on economic advisory at a strategic and global level. ¿ A substantial track record of effective interaction, influencing and collaboration with senior stakeholders in government, international organizations and the private sector. ¿ Demonstrated core consulting skills of research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail. ¿ Aptitude to grasp new concepts and effectively produce results. ¿ Exceptional problem-solving skills ¿ an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset. ¿ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. ¿ Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team. ¿ Proven track record of successful management and a leading role in the formulation of policies and strategies. ¿ Successful track record of building effective, productive and relevant working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. ¿ Facility in data analysis using econometric program (e.g. Stata or R). ¿ Experience overseeing primary data collection and analysis. Location The successful candidate will be based with the team in the UNHCR GCR Section, External Engagement Pillar, in the Regional Bureau in Nairobi. Conditions The Temporary Appointment is for a period of up to 31 December 2021. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. 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Comundo es la principal organización suiza de cooperación al desarrollo por envío de personas que destina y acompaña a cooperantes en asignaciones en África y América Latina. Mediante una estrecha colaboración con organizaciones copartes del lugar, Comundo apoya a niñas, niños, jóvenes y personas adultas mayores en la mejora de su situación de vida de forma autodeterminada y a largo plazo. ¡Le ofrecemos la oportunidad de compartir sus conocimientos y marcar un hito transcendente en su biografía! Economista (f/m) /Experta/o en comercialización Lugar de trabajo: Managua, Nicaragua Organización coparte: Asociación Padre Fabretto ([https://es.fabretto.org/](https://es.fabretto.org/))) Duración: 2 ? 3 años Inicio de contrato: previo acuerdo Las regiones rurales de Nicaragua viven una crisis económica, causada entre otros por el impacto del cambio climático que afecta a las familias campesinas de manera directa y por la falta de trabajo alternativo, asistencia técnica y acceso a mercados formales. Nuestra coparte, la Asociación Padre Fabretto (Fabretto), atiende desde hace décadas a niñas, niños y familias de pequeños productores a través de centros educativos en las zonas más desfavorecidas del país. Para financiar sus actividades tiene un brazo comercial que tiene el propósito de ayudar a pequeñas cooperativas a comercializar sus productos. Sus actividades/tareas Como cooperante de Comundo contribuye en el marco del programa país de Comundo a la seguridadalimentaria y generación de ingresos de las familias más vulnerables al norte de Nicaragua. En específico colabora con Fabretto en sus iniciativas de sostenibilidad, desarrollando vínculos con el mercado para la comercialización de café especial, miel y frutas. Sus principales actividades son: ? la capacitación al personal en temas de comercialización de productos, control de calidad, logística internacional, marketing digital, entre otros. ? el apoyo en la re-organización de procesos del área comercial. ? el mapeo y establecimiento de cadenas de valor. ? la asesoría en el establecimiento de una base de datos de compradores/clientes. ? el desarrollo de alianzas estratégicas. Su perfil ? Mínimo 2 años de experiencia como economista o especialista en comercialización, si posible en el sector agroalimentario, ? Experiencia en facilitar procesos de desarrollo organizativo y/o asesoramiento ? Experiencia en el control de calidad deseable ? Apertura de realizar viajes dentro del pais ? Buen nivel de castellano Requisitos generales ? Contar con una profesión o haber concluido estudios superiores ? Un mínimo de dos años de experiencia profesional ? Edad mínima de 25 años ? Residencia en Suiza o Alemania ? Buenos conocimientos del idioma oficial del país de intercambio ? Competencias interculturales y la capacidad de actuar en contextos diversos ? Buena salud física y psíquica ? Conocimientos básicos de gestión de proyectos, desarrollo institucional y educación para adultos/as deseable ? Ser capaz de trabajar de manera independiente y en equipo ? Alta competencia social y sensibilidad intercultural ? Disponibilidad a un estilo de vida modesto ? Estar dispuesto/a a colaborar y a participar en actividades de sensibilidad y de recaudación de fondos Ofrecemos ? Un ambiente de trabajo interesante que ofrece un amplio espacio a la iniciativa propia, la participación y las relaciones humanas interculturales ? Una preparación adecuada ? Introducción al contexto del país y acompañamiento en el lugar ? Cobertura de costos de vida y seguros durante la estancia ? Cobertura de gastos de viaje de ida y vuelta, tarifa plana para mobiliaria, cuotas escolares, etc. ? Apoyo económico para la reinserción después de la misión Procedimiento para la aplicación Antes de aplicar por escrito, le recomendamos contactar con Comundo y participar en uno de los eventos informativos de su región. Recibirá informaciones más amplias sobre el procedimiento de aplicación, sobre las condiciones de los intercambios, sobre la remuneración y otros beneficios. Más información en nuestra página web: www.comundo.org Contacto Deutschschweiz einsatz@comundo.org Tel. +41 (0)58 854 11 86 Suisse romande fribourg@comundo.org Tél. +41 (0)58 854 12 44 Svizzera italiana bellinzona@comundo.org Tel. +41 (0)58 854 12 14
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The mission of WHO's UHC/Healthier Populations Division is to contribute to reducing health inequalities and reducing preventable disease and injury caused by environmental, social and economic determinants of health. This is achieved through a coordinated inter-sectoral approach aimed at enabling all people to enjoy better health and well-being, in line with the Organization's 13th General Programme of Work (GPW13) and the Sustainable Development Goals. Within the Division, the Department of Health Promotion (HPR) works to reduce risks associated with tobacco use, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity, thereby contributing to better population health, through cross-cutting normative, fiscal and legal measures to enhance wellbeing, health literacy and engage multi stakeholders through settings approach and community engagement strategies. Within the HPR Department, the Fiscal Policies for Health (TAX) Unit provides strategic leadership, capacity building and specialized technical assistance in the field of fiscal measures for health, particularly on excise taxation on tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverage products. In addition, the TAX Unit leads on the development of tools which provide guidance on how to use fiscal measures, in particular taxation of tobacco, alcohol and SSBS to reduce healthcare costs and generate a revenue stream for development. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the broad supervision of the Unit Head, HPR/TAX, the Technical Officer will: - Provide advice, expertise, specialized technical assistance and follow up in the development of fiscal policies for health to Member States including, but not limited to: (a) increases of excise duties on tobacco products; (b) changes in the taxation structure for tobacco products; (c) strengthening effective implementation of tobacco tax policy; (d) countering industry arguments against tobacco and other health taxes; (e) fighting illicit trade in tobacco products; and - Provide technical expertise to WHO Regions and Member States on national price and taxation, policy and regulation relevant to the economics of tobacco and tobacco control, that will facilitate their adoption and implementation and measures to address the illicit trade in tobacco products. - Strengthen the capacity of WHO regions and Member States to develop, adopt and implement health taxes, particularly on tobacco taxation. - Develop new and expand existing best practice guidelines and strategies for implementing and evaluating tobacco price and taxation policy and regulation that will enable WHO regions and Member States to share experiences and assess the impact of these reduction measures. - Research and compile price, taxation and economic data and statistics that will be used to develop the business case for higher excise taxes on health harming products deemed risk factors for noncommunicable diseases, particularly on tobacco taxation. - Provide inputs to the relevant WHO units toward the regular monitoring and reporting on the implementation of fiscal and economic measures that are being used to reduce the consumption of harmful products deemed risk factors for noncommunicable diseases and make recommendations accordingly. - Serve as a technical resource to the public concerning the economics of tobacco and tobacco control in the country(ies), respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related principles, practices, issues, measures, techniques and procedures. - Liaise with national counterparts, technical departments at HQ, with donors and development partners to harmonize recommendations on policies and strategies related to health taxes and issues relevant to the economics of tobacco and tobacco control and resolve issues and concerns. - When delegated represent WHO at various meetings. - Perform all other related duties as required. Specific duties: - Technical lead within the TAX team to drafting country case studies, impact assessments and proposals in the field of tobacco taxation. - Liaise with the WHO FCTC Convention Secretariat and other relevant agencies to support the implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. - Support the Unit Head, HPR/TAX in coordinating and strengthening partnerships with multilateral financial institutions such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, and Interamerican Development Bank. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: An advanced level university degree in Economics Desirable: - Phd in Economics. Specialization in an area related to excise taxation of tobacco, alcohol or SSB products. - Training in taxation, public financial management or econometrics Experience Essential: - At least 7 years of experience in the areas of excise tax policy, tax and expenditure policy, tax policy analysis, and revenue forecasting in national/international contexts, of which at least three years of this experience is in tobacco taxation work. - Demonstrated experience at the international level. Desirable: - Experience working with Government in the field of taxation, tax policy development and tax reform. - Experience working with international, intergovernmental agencies in the areas of tax, fiscal monitoring and tax reform. Skills - Extensive technical knowledge and skills in economics, excise tax policy and/or law. - Strong knowledge in the excise taxation of harmful products deemed as risk factors for noncommunicable diseases such as tobacco, alcohol and SSB. - Proven excellent writing and drafting skills. - Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance. - Ability to be a cooperative team player with excellent interpersonal skills. - Ability to work under tight deadlines and on a results-oriented basis. - Ability to develop innovative approaches and solutions. WHO Competencies - Teamwork - Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences - Communication - Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond - Producing results Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Spanish. REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 73,516 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 5483 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test may be used as a form of screening. - In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. - WHO is committed to workforce diversity. - WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice. - WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. - WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. 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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME Unitaid is a development financing agency hosted by the World Health Organization. Unitaid's mission is to maximize the effectiveness of the global response to HIV, tuberculosis, malaria¸ viral hepatitis, and other priority diseases by catalysing access to better health products. Unitaid's investments include market-based interventions that improve the affordability, appropriateness, quality and delivery of innovative health products for people in low- and middle-income countries. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Within the delegated authority, the Technical Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supply: Manages strategic sourcing and supply activities within an access portfolio of highly diverse innovative health products valued at >$US500 million. - Coordinates these activities in the context of cross-functional workstreams and/or teams on market-shaping initiatives. - Collaborates closely with relevant colleagues to ensure that strategic sourcing activities support access to innovative products that adhere to Unitaid's policies on product quality assurance and international public procurement. - Provides strategic, operational and policy guidance to operationalize Unitaid's supply-side objectives and policies, introducing efficient and innovative approaches. - Leads implementation of Unitaid's programme-facing supply-side interventions through active engagement of governments, manufacturers, global health financing organizations, procurement agents, and other development partners/stakeholders that influence market dynamics and access to essential health commodities within Unitaid's mandate. - Guides the design, establishment and maintenance, in collaboration with the Strategy, Programme Management and Results Teams, of data on manufacturers, procurement agents, medicines, diagnostics and other health commodities with a view to providing accurate and up-to-date information on prices and supply terms to inform Unitaid's project- and portfolio-level strategy and to ensure efficient utilization of Unitaid resources. - Keeps abreast of current and new developments related to market evolution and sourcing and delivery of relevant health products in Unitaid's active portfolio particularly in markets shaped or influenced by major procurers (governments, multilaterals and bilateral agencies). - Attends meetings and participates actively as a member of Unitaid's project performance oversight teams, traveling as necessary to engage with international organizations, governments, grantees and industry. - Designs and undertakes in-depth analyses on complex sourcing, market coordination and delivery activities to support transparent reporting to Unitaid donors and key stakeholders. - Participates in the design of documentation systems that ensure that knowledge is stored, transferred, and readily available to the appropriate individuals and information systems within Unitaid. - Coordinates the development and delivery of capacity-building initiatives for Unitaid staff and grantees on global markets for public health products and PSCM. - Contributes to all key Unitaid reports, including annual report and supporting documents for committee and board meetings, attending such meetings as needed. Any other activities as required by the Director of Strategy. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Advanced university degree (masters level) in business administration or economics or supply chain management or pharmacy. Desirable: Supply chain and/or information management systems training. Experience Essential: At least 7 years of progressive experience in market-shaping and industry engagement across diagnostic and treatment commodities including for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal/newborn/child health. At least 3 years of demonstrated experience designing and executing approaches to support scale up and equitable access to health commodities in challenging and resource-limited health systems. At least 3 years of experience working in or with the pharmaceuticals and/or diagnostics industry with a focus on market access. Demonstrated capacity leading and/or coordinating cross-functional and dynamic teams. Proven work experience in multi-stakeholder environments (international and national). Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with development financing agencies on health product access, including but not limited to the Global Fund, PEPFAR, USAID and Unitaid. Experience managing relations with governments (including stakeholders and officials in low- and lower middle-income countries), procurement agents, manufacturers, multilateral and bilateral donors.Extensive experience in market shaping and industry engagement across diagnostic, treatment, and preventive commodities.Demonstrated experience working on essential health product access in low-income countries. Demonstrated experience working in collaboration with development financing agencies on health product access. Desirable: Experience in building and/or overseeing information management systems that support supply and delivery. Experience in pharmaceuticals and/or diagnostics regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and/or intellectual property. Skills Strong stakeholder engagement skills in the international health product sector including pharmaceuticals and/or diagnostics with a focus on market access. Excellent project and people management skills. Analytical processing and data management skills. Tact and diplomacy; strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Excellent analytical, communication and partnering skills, and ability to write clearly and concisely. Ability to conduct due diligence and identify and manage risks. Ability to adapt to changing environment. Ability to share knowledge and expertise openly and freely, providing guidance, coaching and advice on technical areas. Computer literacy: proficient with Microsoft software tools (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and information management systems. WHO Competencies - Teamwork - Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences - Communication - Producing results - Ensuring the effective use of resources Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 73,516 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 5483 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test may be used as a form of screening. - In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - For information on WHO's operations please visit: [http://www.who.int.](http://www.who.int./) - WHO is committed to workforce diversity. - WHO's workforce adheres to [the WHO Values Charter](https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice. - WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. - WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. - Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged. - As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. 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Purpose of Job The EBRD often uses concessional finance in its financing packages for clients and beneficiaries. The use of concessional finance at EBRD is governed by rules ensuring compatibility with the EBRD's mandate of building market based economies. The Principal Economist, Blended Concessional Finance is a member of the Sector Economics and Policy (SEP) pillar in the Economics, Policy and Governance department (EPG) in VP Policy and Partnership and plays a core role in implementing the Bank's mandate to promote transition in the EBRD's countries of operations (COOs) when using concessional finance. Working in close cooperation with concessional finance stakeholders in the EBRD (including the Banking department, DCF, Risk, ESD, OGC, OCE) he/she is responsible for the application of the Bank's guidelines for using blended concessional finance. Specifically the appointed person is responsible for, inter alia, assessing the use of concessional finance in EBRD projects on behalf of EPG, maintaining and updating EBRD's rules on concessional finance, driving relevant internal processes related to concessional finance, coordinating with internal stakeholders the use of concessional finance in projects and participating in external activities related to concessional finance. The Principal Economist also contributes to other activities of SEP and EPG either directly or indirectly related to the use of concessional finance. Accountabilities & Responsibilities - Appraises the use of concessional finance in EBRD projects in line with internal EBRD guidelines and the DFI Enhanced Principles for the Use of Blended Concessional Finance in Private Sector Operations - Maintains and updates the EBRD internal rules for using concessional finance and drives the process of their internal implementation in EBRD's operating procedures; - Coordinated with stakeholders concessional finance funds and applications for donor funds to ensure alignment with the guidelines and compatibility with the EBRD market building mandate - Provides expert input and prepares analytical and briefing notes and presentations for the VP Policy and Partnerships senior management related to concessional finance - Responsible for associated input related to concessional finance into management briefing for Board and other Committee meetings, including management responses to the Board and, on occasion, bespoke papers, presentations or other inputs for such Committees; - Participated and represents the Bank in external events (conferences, dialogues with IFI counterparts, government officials, think tanks, etc.) in the area of concessional finance; Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge - Sound understanding of microeconomics and impact of concessional finance in building, sustaining or distorting market based allocation across competitive sectors, network industries and banking, as well as in private and public sector operations - Solid understanding of project financing and the role and different incentives provided by commercial and concessional finance; An ability to understand credit analysis of investment projects is an advantage - Experience with effectively sizing (minimising) or allocating concessional finance gained through work in either IFIs, relevant government ministries or donor agencies - A strong postgraduate degree in economics/finance or related field from a leading university; a PhD in economics/finance or closely related discipline is an advantage - Proven analytical and quantitative skills; - A proactive attitude and experience in stakeholder engagement; Good client-facing skills and experience in communicating with stakeholders; - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; - Familiarity with the EBRD region of operations and work experience in the region is helpful. Knowledge of one or more languages of the region is an advantage. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. 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