Econometrician (Home-based) - [Open to Tiers 0, 1 and 2]

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

Job Purpose and Organizational Context

UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan.

Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes.  BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working.  BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data-driven including in its programme support efforts.

UNDP has achieved significant progress in making gender equality and women’s empowerment integral to its work on human development. It’s Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2029 builds on the lessons and achievements of previous gender equality strategies and advances gender equality as a core accelerator of human development. The Strategy aims to support governments in transforming the systems, institutions, and power structures that perpetuate gender inequalities by placing gender equality at the center of political, economic, and environmental decision-making.

The Gender Team (BPPS) has the leading role in the implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2029.  The Gender Equality Global Programme (GEGP) serves as a key vehicle for advancing this agenda, including Outcome 1: Economies are inclusive, and women are economically empowered. Under this outcome, UNDP supports countries in developing and implementing gender-responsive economic and fiscal policies, strengthening public finance systems, expanding investments in the care economy, and generating evidence on the impacts of taxation, public expenditure, and social protection policies on gender equality. Through research, policy advisory services, and capacity development, the Programme contributes to ensuring that public resources and fiscal reforms support more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development outcomes for gender equality.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Econometrician, under the supervision of the Gender Specialist on Inclusive Economies, will:

1. Ensure the application of econometric analysis and quantitative research to advance Inclusive Economies:

• Design and apply econometric and quantitative methods to assess impacts of economic, social and distributional outcomes related to inequality, care systems and gender equality.
• Conduct impact evaluations, causal inference studies, forecasting exercises, and scenario analyses to generate evidence on inclusive economic development.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, policy briefs, research papers and knowledge products to support evidence-based policy making.
• Produce analytical reports, technical papers, policy briefs, visualizations, and presentations that translate complex quantitative findings into actionable policy recommendations
• Collaborate with national stakeholders and development partners to strengthen the use of data and evidence in advancing inclusive economies.

2. Ensure the application of quantitative models, data systems and analytical tools:

• Design and implement econometric models, simulations and statistical analyses to evaluate the effectiveness and distributional impacts of economic and social policies. 
• Apply econometric methods to assess the effectiveness of public policies and investments aimed at reducing inequalities and promoting inclusive development outcomes.
• Develop analytical outputs, visualizations and technical documentation to communicate findings to policymakers and other stakeholders.
• Synthesize emerging evidence, global best practices, and lessons learned in feminist economics, care policy, economic inclusion, and social development.

3. Ensure the development of monitoring, evaluation and indicator frameworks:

• Support the design of indicators and measurement frameworks to assess progress on inclusive economic development, gender equality, care systems and crisis recovery.
• Develop statistical and econometric approaches for tracking policy outcomes, programme effectiveness, and socio-economic impacts across diverse populations.
• Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, methodologies, and results-based management systems.
• Contribute to the development of methodological guidance and tools for measuring economic inclusion, care outcomes, resilience, and social well-being.

4. Provide support for the implementation of the Gender Team’s priorities related to inclusive economies and gender equality and facilitate knowledge sharing 

• Support the development of policy recommendations, technical guidance, and knowledge products to strengthen inclusive and equitable economic outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and tracking of indicators, data systems, and results frameworks to monitor progress and inform decision-making.
• Contribute to regional and global knowledge networks and communities of practice focused on inclusive economies.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and support the dissemination of evidence, lessons learned, and good practices to advance inclusive economies.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. 

Institutional Arrangement

The Econometrician works under the general supervision of the Gender Specialist on Inclusive Economies.

Competencies

Core
Achieve Results:    LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline 
Think Innovatively:    LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements  
Learn Continuously:    LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback 
Adapt with Agility:    LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible  
Act with Determination:     LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident 
Engage and Partner:    LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships 
Enable Diversity and Inclusion:    LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination  
 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies  

• 2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness

  • SDG Integration

    • Economic Forecasting

     

• 2030 Agenda: Peace
  • Governance   

    • Public Sector Strengthening and Innovation 

       

• 2030 Agenda: People
  • Gender:      
    • Gender Equality and Institutional Transformation 
    • Gender and Intersectional Analysis 
       
• 2030 Agenda: Prosperity     
  • Inclusive Growth:     Fiscal Sustainability
     
• Business Management
  • Working with Evidence and Data
    •  Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making 
       
• Business Direction and Strategy     
  • System Thinking     
    • Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element  can impact on other parts of the system
       

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degrees (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Gender Equality, Development Finance, or Public Administration, or other related areas are required. OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned field of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

Experience:

• Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. 

• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience   in Econometric Analysis, Economic Research, Policy Evaluation, or Development Analytics.

Desired skills: 

• Familiarity with the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks, including the development of indicators and results measurement systems.
• Experience supporting the development of data platforms, dashboards, knowledge management systems, and digital tools for evidence generation and policy decision-making.
• Previous work experience with UN agencies, international financial institutions, or development partners; 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct applied research on inclusive economies, feminist economics, care systems, labor markets, and social protection.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in application of econometric theory, statistical analysis, and quantitative research methods. 
• Proven experience in applying econometric techniques, including impact evaluation, causal inference, forecasting, and microsimulation modelling. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage data platforms, ensure data quality, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience working with large-scale household surveys, administrative datasets, labor market data, national accounts, and socioeconomic databases
• Experience and strong knowledge of gender economics, women’s economic empowerment, gender gaps in labour markets, unpaid care work, financial inclusion, poverty and inequality, and gender-responsive policies and programmes.
• Expertise in econometric modelling, causal inference, impact evaluation, statistical analysis, and management of large-scale gender-disaggregated datasets using tools

Required Language(s) 

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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