Apply: UNDP Specialist, Policy, Aid Effectiveness

Deadline: 14 November, 2020

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Specialist, Policy and Aid Effectiveness.

UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Policy and technical advisory support to the DPG as well as government of Ethiopia’s Aid Effectiveness Task Force
  • Provide advice and technical support to Ministry of Finance
  • Provide advice and support for aid management and effectiveness portfolio
  • Strengthen UNDP senior management’s understanding and support to aid effectiveness under the UN Delivering as One Reform in the context of DPG’s partnership and aid effectiveness agenda
  • Contribute to UNDP’s work on aid coordination and effectiveness matters
  • Contribute to aid effectiveness knowledge creation and management

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in International Development, International Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, or a related field
  • Seven years, minimum, of relevant experience in development cooperation in governmental, multilateral or civil society organisations in a multicultural setting
  • Three years, minimum, of senior-level management responsibilities of similar size and complexity
  • Experience in supporting aid coordination and management at the programme country level
  • Experience with UN agencies or other international organisations will be an asset
  • Knowledge of the mandate and role of the UNDP in aid coordination and relevant experience in developing countries will be an asset
  • Fluency in English
  • Fluency in French, Spanish, Russian, or Chinese (desirable)

To apply and for more information, click here.

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