Economiste National(e) [Ouvert aux candidats Internes et Externes]
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mauritania supports the government's implementation of the Accelerated Growth and Shared Prosperity Strategy (SCAPP 2016-2030) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The country faces structural challenges including reliance on extractive industries and climate vulnerability, but has potential in green hydrogen and innovative financing. The UNDP aims to foster inclusive, diversified, and sustainable economic growth, reduce inequalities, and strengthen governance.
Job Purpose
The National Economist provides strategic and technical support to UNDP Mauritania and national partners in economic analysis, public policy formulation, and development planning, aligning with national priorities, SCAPP, and SDGs. The role focuses on informed decision-making through evidence-based analysis and continuous strategic foresight. The incumbent will support the design and implementation of integrated, innovative development solutions, incorporating innovation, governance, and gender equality. Key contributions include facilitating policy dialogue, capacity building, partnership mobilization, and knowledge production to enhance UNDP's impact and strategic positioning in Mauritania. This position is crucial for transforming national development visions into tangible, sustainable results and positioning UNDP as a key development actor and thought leader.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical advice to UNDP, the Government, UN System, and partners on forward-looking strategic planning and innovation for sustainable development. This includes rethinking national development programs and strategies, conducting in-depth analyses to anticipate trends and opportunities, and supporting the identification of structural transformation levers for SDG acceleration. The role involves strengthening UNDP's strategic innovation through integrated portfolio design and implementation, focusing on digital transformation, gender equality, and sustainable finance. Additionally, support institutional capacity building in economic management, fiscal and macroeconomic policies, and public finance management. Facilitate governance mechanisms and working groups to enhance policy coherence and collaborative development planning. Contribute to strategic communication, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Support the development and institutionalization of decision-making tools, data management systems, and digital platforms. Contribute to policy notes and analytical reports, and strengthen national and local institutions' capacity to utilize decision-support tools. Foster strategic partnerships and mobilize innovative financing for development.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years (with a Master's) or 7 years (with a Bachelor's) of relevant professional experience in development planning, economic analysis, and public policy advice is required. Experience in designing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating development projects and programs is desirable. Proven expertise in analyzing, monitoring, and developing economic and social policies, with the ability to formulate strategic recommendations, is also desirable.
Skills
Strategic planning, economic analysis, public policy formulation, development planning, innovative financing, partnership development, data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), research, report writing, communication, advocacy, knowledge sharing, digital transformation, gender equality, sustainable finance, institutional capacity building, project management, monitoring and evaluation.