National Technical Specialist - Sustainable Human Development
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) China Country Office operates globally to end poverty, reduce inequalities, and protect the planet, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. For over four decades, UNDP China has partnered with the government to integrate SDGs into development, promote a low-carbon economy, and foster international cooperation. The office actively engages diverse stakeholders and is preparing for its 2026-2030 Country Programme Document.
Job Purpose
This role supports UNDP China's strategic priorities, particularly in addressing new frontiers of sustainable human development. The purpose is to establish a roster of seasoned professionals who will provide critical specialized expertise and strategic advice to various projects. These experts will contribute to accelerating national transitions towards high-quality development, a nature-positive and low-carbon economy, and strengthened partnerships for SDG advancement. The role is crucial for ensuring effective implementation and achievement of UNDP's programmatic goals in China, leveraging global networks and South-South Cooperation to share best practices and drive progress towards the 2030 Agenda.
Responsibilities
Provide top-tier technical advisory services, including cutting-edge policy advice, facilitating policy dialogues, and promoting UNDP's thought leadership. Establish and manage advocacy networks at country and international levels. Analyze political, social, and economic situations to advise management and set technical standards based on global best practices. Develop innovative development solutions tailored to local needs and provide strategic implementation guidance. Support effective project implementation by offering technical guidance, coordinating teams, managing risks, and ensuring quality control of outputs. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with UN agencies, government institutions, donors, NGOs, private sector, academia, and civil society. Contribute to knowledge management by training personnel, documenting lessons learned, and sharing best practices. Lead or contribute to project design, formulation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes.
Work Experience
Experience is not explicitly detailed but implied through the need for seasoned professionals to provide strategic and professional advice. The role requires the ability to analyze complex situations, develop solutions, manage projects, build partnerships, and contribute to knowledge management, suggesting a need for significant relevant professional experience in development-related fields.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: System Thinking, Collective Intelligence Design, Project Management, Strategic Engagement.