National Economist Job Vacancy at UNDP in Uganda

Job Title: National Economist

The United Nations  Development  Program  (UNDP)invites applications  from suitably  qualified  candidates to fill  the post of National Economist  based in Kampala.
•    Under the guidance  and direct supervision  of the Senior  Economist , the  National Economist Advises  Senior Management  on economic  development  policies  and trends, as well  as  on relevant  linkages between  these  and UNDP’s  country program  in Uganda.
•    In  addition , the National  Economist  works with  national  counterparts , including  government of Uganda, to  identify  evidence based policy  options that promote  inclusive growth , sustainable human  development  and the attainment  of the  MDGs, thus  enhances  the policy impact  of UNDP’s country program.
•    The  national  economist  also advocates  for the  care  principles  underlying  UNDP’s  corporate  mandate , and represents  the organization in relevant  policy  and development forums.

How to apply
Please  note that  only short  listed   candidates will be  contacted . UNDP is an equal opportunity  employer .Qualified  women are  highly encouraged  to apply.

For  further  details  on the  terms of  reference  and application processes, please visit 
http://jobs.undp.org  and submit  applications  based on the instructions provided on line.


Deadline: 21st  December 2012.