Analista de Programa-Economista (Abierto a candidatos internos y externos)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ecuador supports national processes for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda. It collaborates with government institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector, as well as international financial institutions and UN agencies. The UNDP focuses on areas like poverty eradication, democratic governance, sustainable economic transformation, climate action, and gender equality, utilizing digitalization, strategic innovation, and development finance as catalysts.
Job Purpose
The Programme Analyst-Economist will strengthen the UNDP's internal technical capabilities to provide strategic advisory services to government authorities on development planning, macroeconomic, and fiscal policy. The role is crucial for generating timely, creative, and innovative analytical inputs that address current and prospective macroeconomic contexts. This will enable the identification of planning priorities and development financing opportunities, with a focus on public investment and social spending. The position aims to enhance dialogue with public institutions and participation in analytical discussions with UN agencies, the private sector, multilateral organizations, and international financial entities.
Responsibilities
The Programme Analyst-Economist will conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative economic and public finance analysis, assess regulatory reform proposals, and advise on their impact. Responsibilities include managing fiscal sustainability analyses, providing technical advisory on macroeconomics, public finance, taxation, planning, development finance, and economic-productive development. The role involves supporting the design, monitoring, and reporting of social spending and investment, and advising on Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFF). The incumbent will contribute to project management, programmatic development, resource mobilization strategies, and fostering institutional coordination and partnerships with various stakeholders. Additionally, the role promotes applied research, knowledge generation, and capacity development in economic and financing areas.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in economic analysis, public finance, development planning, or a related field is required. Experience working with government institutions, international organizations, or in a developing country context is highly desirable.
Skills
Strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative), expertise in macroeconomics and public finance, policy analysis, development finance, project management, strategic advisory, stakeholder engagement, research and report writing, and knowledge management.