UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
JOB DESCRIPTION

I. Position Information
Job Code Title:     Programme Analyst/Economist       
Position Number:  00003758  
Department:          Policy Support Team        
Reports to:            Coordinator of the Policy Support Team   
Reports:                 0  
Approved Grade: ICS - 9
Position Classified by: CO
Classification Approved by: RR
Position Status:    non-rotational         

II. Organizational Context
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Policy Support Team, the Programme Analyst/Economist provides analysis and briefings on macro economic policies and trends and relevant linkages to UNDP programmes. The Programme Analyst/Economist provides analysis for formulation of strategies and briefings to Senior Management. The Programme Analyst/Economist works closely with Government counterparts to identify alternative macroeconomic policy options and to enhance the policy impact of UNDP projects and programmes. The Programme Analyst/Economist advocates for and represents UNDP in his/her area of expertise as requested by his/her supervisor and Senior Management.

The Programme Analyst/Economist works in close collaboration with the programme and operations teams, programme staff in other UN agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, civil society and private sector contributing to successful CO programme implementation.

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