Avis de recrutement d’un Consultant junior en politique et économie, Luanda, Angola
Result of Service
- Research, information-gathering, and analysis drafts produced
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Relevant CSOs partners mapped, and relationship established
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Management of specific projects supported
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UNSDCF Development processes supported (UNSDCF Evaluation and full CCA)
Work Location
Luanda, Angola
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Organizational Background
This consultancy position is based in the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in
Angola. The Resident Coordinator Office constitutes the primary support structure to the
Resident Coordinator (RC), the United Nations Country Team (UNCT). Led by the RC, the
RCO supports the UN coherent effort and a coordinated UN response to Angola´s development
priorities.
This consultancy is located in the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Angola. The incumbent reports directly to the RCO Peace and Development Advisor and secondary to the senior economist and is under the overall supervision of RCO Team Strategic Planning and Team Leader. This consultancy will produce results related to political & economic issues and analyses and UNSDCF processes, in support to activities related to the UN’s work in country, specifically initiatives of the RCO, the UN Country Team (UNCT) and the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO).
Specific Duties:
- Research, draft and update the key political and economic updates
- Follow and ensure administrative processes related to the implementation of the political related projects
- Contributes to the management of the activities under the responsibility of Political and the Economic Advisor,
- Identify, map and liaise with concerned CSO and partners, including women and youth CSOs and data producing institutions
- Prepare the processes related to the UNSDCF development, the UNSDCF and development of the full CCA drafting process
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in international relations, political sciences, economic or social sciences is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
At least 2 years working experience in the field of development, coordination, and project management is required.
Knowledge of sustainable development issues is required
Other professional experiences within the UN System or a comparable international organization is desirable
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English and Portuguese is required.
Additional Information
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism
- Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
Functional Competencies:
Professionalism: Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis on sustainable development topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing sources for data collection. 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.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.