Policy Analyst - NPSA 9

Job Description

Title: Policy Analyst - NPSA 9

Company Name: UNDP

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Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

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Published: 2024-12-01

Application Deadline: 2024-12-12

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics/Development Economics/Development Studies/Public Policy/Social Science or any other relevant discipline is required, or

• A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years (with master´s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience in policy research and analysis, and management/coordination of research-driven works.

• Experience in leading/managing research on private investment, economic development, macroeconomic dynamics, and socio-economic issues is an asset.

• Experience in designing research methodologies and data collection tools is required.

• Experience in handling and analysing large data sets is an asset.

• Demonstrated experience in producing strategic documents, analytical reports, research papers, policy briefs, working papers, book chapters, etc. based on qualitative and quantitative data analysis is an asset.

• Experience working in development agencies, IFIs, or other international organizations is an asset.

• Prior experience engaging with different government agencies, private sector, international development organisations, civil society organisations, think tanks, etc.

• Good understanding of Bangladesh’s socio-economic situation.

• Good communication, coordination, and facilitation skills.

• Consistently ensures timeliness and quality of work.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling ethical standards.

• Eager to share knowledge and experience.

Required Languages:

• Fluent in English and Bangla is required.

• Job Identification: 22480

• Job Schedule: Full time

• Agency: UNDP

• Vacancy Type: National Personnel Service Agreement

• Practice Area: Governance

• Bureau: Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific

• Contract Duration: 1 Year

• Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Background

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

• UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

• While graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status is a testament to Bangladesh’s developmental progress, it will bring various challenges, requiring adroit policy responses to manage the transition and prepare, especially for the loss of LDC-specific trade preferences. If Bangladesh can successfully navigate and mitigate any adverse implications for its export trade following its graduation from the LDC status, the transition should not precipitate major economic consequences, but will rather represent a natural progression in economic development. However, to navigate the transition effectively, Bangladesh must adopt a dual approach: securing extended LDC-type trade preferences as a transitional buffer and bolstering export competitiveness.

• The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) will play a crucial role in the post-LDC scenario, despite facing limited resources—encompassing human, financial, and technical capacities—and programmatic support. The IP Transformative Economic Policy Programme (TEPP) – II project, funded by the UK government, aims to bridge these gaps, aligning closely with national priorities for a smooth LDC graduation, particularly on Bangladesh’s trade policy and trade negotiation skills, inter-ministerial coordination on compliance issues, private sector’s competitiveness, and evidence-based policy initiatives.

• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) will also play a crucial role in supporting ongoing growth and economic development and reaping potential benefits from the LDC graduation. In an evolving context, Bangladesh will need to improve investment facilitation, retention, and aftercare services to attract more FDI. This project, through the Research and Analytics Unit (RAU), anchored in the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) of the Prime Minister’s Office will also support evidence-based policy reforms for improved investment climate in Bangladesh.

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• Grade: NPSA-9