Economist

The State of Kuwait in coordiantion with UNDP strives to enhance institutional effeciency in the Supreme Council for Planning and Development especially in improving performance and coping with analatical approaches needed to fulfill tasks. In this context, the SCPD intends to recruite an expert in Economics to assist the office of H.E Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs in the relevant tasks. Expected Outputs: Monthly progress report approved by the benificiary. Detailed status report on the economic R&D section at the office of H.E Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Final report with recommendatios for future action.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical consultancy as requested by the benefetiary in better setting of the organizational structure of the office of H.E Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Representing H.E Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairsbefore international before relevant organizations. Prepare mechanisms for follow up with agreements and contracts made by the office of H.E Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs with other consulting firms. Act as focal point with other regulatory agencies. Render technical enhancement for the work of the economics unit at the office of H.E Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs. Make recommendations on executable proposals for the long-term targets related to issues of economic policies and issues. Provide technical advice with supporting policies to achieve targets. Evaluate relevant research done in the region and Kuwait and make recommendations for ulitization for better sustainable development, especially those referring to State budget. Prepare mechanisms for implementation of mega projects in Kuwait. Execute the requirements of the developmental targets in Kuwait.

Competencies

Demonstrates commitment to UNDP's mission, vision and values. Dispalys cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptablity. Shares knowledge and experience. Actively works towards continuing personal learning and developement in one or more practice areas, acts on leanring plan and applies newy acquired skills.

Required Skills and Experience

PhD in economics plus significant experience in the area of economic policy formation.

Economist