Economist (Open to all applicants).

The Country Economist will work under the direct guidance of the Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative in the Country Office India, in close collaboration with programme and operations teams, and has a dotted line to the RBAP Chief Economist. The role is responsible for providing analysis and advice to UNDP Country Office management and programme teams to strengthen foresight analytics, systems thinking and portfolio design.

Requirements

• Advise and provide analysis to UNDP Country Office management and programme teams to strengthen foresight analytics, systems thinking and portfolio design
• Provide technical expertise and global best practice to national and sub-national government counterparts and other partners, especially in support of the 2030 Agenda and (sub-) national development priorities, with regard to sustainable and inclusive economic policies.
• Advocate and engage with partners to support UNDP’s role and advance its mandate, when directed by the Resident Representative.
• Contribute to UNDP’s work across the Asia-Pacific region, including collaboration with RBAP’s Economist Network, sub-regional and other Country Offices, and analytical work on priority regional thematic areas.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance