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Office/Unit/Project Description
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Programme in Jordan aims to enhance the nation's inclusivity and resilience to achieve its national priorities, aligned with the 2030 Agenda. The Jordan Country Office focuses on key priorities, including Governance and Peace, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Livelihoods, Environment, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Financing for Development, and SDG impact.
Regarding the significant challenge posed by Financing for Development, the 2015 Addis Ababa Action Agenda emphasized the importance of holistic approaches to financing national strategies. In response, UNDP launched Financing for Development (FfD) portfolios which include initiatives in partnership with both governmental and private stakeholders to align public and private capital flows with national development priorities and to mobilize the necessary financing for large-scale development impacts.
In an effort to build a coherent sustainable finance architecture, UNDP leverages its technical expertise and convening power to support the deployment of an Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) in Jordan. This government-led process unites government entities, the private sector, and development cooperation partners in devising a strategy to finance national development. To inform this strategy with data and analyses of the financing landscape, UNDP Jordan already conducted a Development Finance Assessment and complementary thematic studies. Building on these efforts, the country office is now deploying a FfD portfolio to further support the Government in developing an INFF roadmap anchored with the priorities of Jordan’s Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV).
With its FfD portfolio, the country office is seeking to effectively leverage innovative financing and support investments into the green transition. UNDP Jordan is partnering with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) toward an area-based development programme to establish a Jordan Valley Green Economic Corridor. This ambitious initiative is designed to run for over seven years and encompasses a portfolio of development projects aligned with the key components of the EMV.
The Jordan Country Office is seeking to recruit a Programme Analyst (Economist and innovative finance ) who will, under the strategic guidance of the Resident Representative (RR) and the direct supervision of the Partnership, Innovation and Business Development Specialist, to support in leading the implementation of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) and contribute to the further development of the Financing for Development (FfD) portfolio.
Scope of Work
The Programme Analyst (Economist and innovative finance) will work under the direct supervision of the Strategy, Innovation, and Business Development Specialist. The Programme Analyst contributes to the development and implementation of UNDP’s economic policies, supporting the government’s efforts towards sustainable and inclusive development. The position requires collaboration with the global policy network and interacting with various stakeholders, including government institutions, the private sector, and civil society to achieve strategic goals.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
The incumbent will undertake the following to ensure the success of the assignment:
- Support in ensuring effective design and implementation of core thematic areas in the UNDP Jordan programme portfolio, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Support in providing technical support on core thematic areas, and initiatives in line with the Country Programme Strategy including necessary preparation of design, technical support, stakeholder consultation, preparation of terms of reference, concept notes, and action plan, so as to operationalize activities.
- Support in the design of capacity development materials and technical support in conducting capacity-building initiatives.
- Consolidate best practices and propose effective ways of doing things.
- Identify operational and programmatic challenges in relation to SDG Financing/ INFF work and propose solutions.
- Support monitoring programme implementation in accordance with agreements, work plans, deliverables and timelines.
- Prepare monitoring and reporting templates and provide technical advice to implementing partners to ensure progress and quality.
- Ensure timely and quality progress and financial reporting by partners in line with agreed templates and schedules; review reports; and provide feedback to UNDP and partners.
- Organize and support in facilitating training, information-sharing and knowledge-sharing events on the initiative.
- Assess and evaluate funding proposals from potential partner organizations, maintaining quality and consistency.
- Support UNDP’s positioning as an effective partner in SDG Financing/ INFF.
- Contribute to the development of strategic partnerships and ensure coordination with implementing partners and relevant stakeholders including with Government of Jordan, Academia, Private Sectors and UNDP Partner network, focusing on achievement of the following:
- Support resource mobilization for UNDP’s Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs)/ financing for development activities.
- Identify potential organizations to engage within the targeted areas and contribute to building a network.
- Support in facilitating coordination that allows to share information and harmonizes the work carried out by different partners.
- Support working relationships and create programmatic linkages with relevant implementing partners and relevant stakeholders including with Government of Jordan, Academia, Private Sectors and UNDP Partner network, as guided by the supervisor.
- Support in management and facilitate knowledge management and information sharing (related to his/her assignment) across the office:
- Identify and document best practices and lessons learned from Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs) initiatives.
- Determine new research areas.
- Conduct and support research, dialogue and policy reviews on relevant themes including financing for development, drivers of informal economy; impact of economic shocks, debt management, taxation policies, insurance and risk facilities, financial inclusion, MSME development, investment trends, and others.
- Support in facilitating analysis and development of relevant materials: advocacy papers, policy notes and knowledge products.
- Contribute to advocacy and policy dialogue of SDG financing and to positioning of UNDP including through identifying appropriate partners, fora for dissemination and policy advocacy
- Contribute to UNDP knowledge networks (global and regional), where applicable.
- Perform other duties within your functional profile as assigned and deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the office
Institutional Arrangement
The selected incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Partnership, Innovation and Business Development Specialist while closely coordinating with the regional economist network.
Competencies
Core
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Thematic AreaNameDefinition
Business Direction & Strategy Futures and Foresight Ability to look at information from the past and present, identify patterns and trends and use them to inform decision making with a long-term view. Being sensitive and able to scan horizons and pick up weak signals of change, explore their potential implications and assess their impact and urgency. Using creativity and imagination to communicate insights in compelling and engaging ways to challenge current mental models; ability to develop scenarios, speculative designs to present future visions or by making it experiential. Being able to facilitate debate and discussion about possible futures; help people to feel comfortable with the discomfort of uncertainty.
Business Direction & Strategy Effective Decision Making Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.
Digital Alternative finance Ability to identify potential alternative forms of finance and mobilise them for the purpose of addressing development challenges. Ability to review the skills, capacities, procedures and protocols that are needed to enable new financial mechanisms. Ability to assess the risks, limitations and implications of using new financial mechanisms. Set up the processes and structures to design, testing and implement new financial mechanisms. Managing outreach and stakeholder engagement Set up the processes and structures to design, testing and implement new financial mechanisms. Managing outreach and stakeholder engagement
Business Management Partnerships Management Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies
Business Management Working with Evidence and Data Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
Business Direction & Strategy Entrepreneurial Thinking Identify and seize opportunities to service and add value to clients, create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners, develop clear service offers responding to client needs in line with UNDP’s organizational priorities and mandate.
Min. Education Requirements
Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA
Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) inEconomics, Development Economics, Finance, or any other related field is required.
Or
A first level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Min. Years Of Relevant Work Experience
Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in economic analysis, policy formulation, and program development, specifically focused on financing for development is required.
Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
- Experience in result-based management and project implementation.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and presenting economic data.
- Demonstrated experience in formulating policy recommendations.
- Experience in the Project finance, especially for projects structured in complex environment.
- Experience in project preparation and/or in development of investment opportunities, especially for projects in developing countries
- Experience from previous UN assignments and/or multilateral and bi-lateral aid organizations
- Active interest in investing in developing countries and understanding of emerging market environments, opportunities and barriers to investing.
- Experience and strong analytical and writing skills, evidenced by the production of multiple reports, policy briefs, or technical documents supporting decision-making.
- Experience and solid understanding of emerging market environments, including analysis of investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and barriers to private sector engagement across multiple sectors or projects.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar), applied to support evidence-based planning and monitoring.
- Demonstrated exposure to innovative financing mechanisms (e.g., blended finance, ESG integration, impact investing), with participation in at least 1–2 relevant initiatives or projects.
Required Language(s)
Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
Professional Certificates N/A
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
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