Responsibilities
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
Education
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in in Urban Policy, Legislation and Governance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) years of additional relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governance, public administration, development management, project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
Experience in research and analysis related to urban policy, legislation and governance is required.
Experience in substantive servicing of expert group meetings or commissions at the national, regional or global level is desirable.
Experience in organizing workshops/missions and developing relations with governments and international partners is desirable.
Previous experience working with the government, parliament, United Nations or similar international organizations is desirable. 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.