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<p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>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:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: 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.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> Background and Organizational Context <br> <p>UNDP Morocco Country Programme Document (CPD) for the period 2023 to 2027 Programme will focus on three UNSDCF priority outcome areas: </p><br> <p>(a) inclusive economic transformation and sustainability (UNSDCF outcome 1); </p><br> <p>(b) inclusion and social protection (UNSDCF outcome 3); and </p><br> <p>(c) governance, resilience, and local development (UNSDCF outcome 4). </p><br> <p>Using a portfolio approach, wherever possible, UNDP interventions and its financing framework for economic transformation and sustainability will be informed by the engagement with vulnerable groups under the inclusion/social protection outcome area to design appropriate responses. Similarly, interventions under both inclusion/social protection and economic transformation, as well as Goals-related data monitoring, will inform the design of policies and processes to be supported under the governance, resilience, and local development outcome area – to improve the quality of policy coherence and services under the other outcome areas.</p><br> <p>UNDP is striving to ensure its procurement function and practices are an integral part of UNDP’s competitive advantage as a development partner of choice. This requires placing more attention on strategically integrating procurement at the project design stage, stimulating innovation in specifications and technologies, and adopting more sustainable production and consumption practices that align with UNDPs sustainable development goals. Sustainable procurement means making sure products, services, and purchases are as sustainable as possible with the lowest environmental impact and most positive social results. In implementing UNDP strategic procurement priorities, Country offices will strive to use flexible methods for high-value/low-risk and timely delivery that meet the needs of its clients and key stakeholders.</p><br> <br> Position Purpose <br> <p>Under the guidance and direct supervision of the DRR, Operations Manager, or Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Associate provides leadership in execution of procurement services in CO ensuring their effectiveness, transparency, and integrity. The Procurement Associate supervises and leads the support staff of the CO Procurement Unit. S/he promotes a client-focused, quality, and results-oriented approach in the Unit. </p><br> <p>The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with Operations, Programme and project teams in the Country Office, Region and UNDP HQ as well as with vendors and Government officials to deliver information, provide advisory support, and resolve complex procurement-related issues. </p><br> <p>UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.</p><br> <br> Key Duties and Accountabilities <br> <strong>1.) </strong>Administer and supportimplementation of innovative and sustainable procurement strategies and policies that are in alignment with principles of fairness, integrity and transparency to achieve best value for money. <br> <ul> <li>Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and strategic priorities through implementation of effective internal controls and proper functioning of UNDP’s client–oriented procurement management system. </li> <li>Elaborate/establish internal procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), map CO procurement business processes, and assist in managing workflows in Procurement Unit in coordination with supervisor. </li> <li>Conducts research to provide input to the formulation and implementation of the CO contract strategy that includes tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions; and strategic procurement that includes sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, and cost reduction strategies. </li> </ul> <br> <p>2.) Organize procurement processes for CO, projects, and collaborate with other UN Agencies.</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Consolidate procurement plans for the office and projects, and monitor their implementation for the country office and projects.</li> <li>Organize procurement processes that include preparation and conduct of RFQ, ITB or RFP, and the receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. </li> <li>Conduct preliminary review of submissions to internal procurement review committees (CAP, RACP and ACP). </li> <li>Prepare Purchase Orders and contracts in and outside e-procurement systems, prepare purchase orders for contracting services, and create vendors and buyer profiles in e-procurement. Implement internal control system that ensures purchase orders are duly prepared, dispatched, and corrected on a timely basis when there are budget check errors or other problems.</li> <li>Implement harmonized procurement services and analyze new opportunities for joint procurement for the UN agencies in line with the UN reform.</li> </ul> <br> 3.) Implement a sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools to find best values in marketplace and align purchasing strategy to project and CO goals. <br> <ul> <li>Develop and update rosters of suppliers. </li> <li>Implement supplier selection and evaluation.</li> </ul> <br> <p>4.) Facilitate procurement knowledge building and knowledge sharing in CO, Region and UNDP.</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Organize procurement training for operations and project staff.</li> <li>Organize procurement training for vendors on e-procurement modules.</li> <li>Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in procurement.</li> <li>Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.</li> </ul> <br> 5.) Ensures organization of logistical services focusing on achievement of the following results. <br> <ul> <li>Organization of travel including purchase of tickets, DSA calculation, PO preparation; arrangement of shipments; conference facilities arrangements.</li> <li>Timely conducted DSA, travel agencies, vehicle maintenance, hotel and conference facilities surveys.</li> </ul> <br> The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. <br> Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervises support staff in Procurement Unit <br> Requirements: <br> <i><strong>Education</strong></i> <br> <ul> <li>Secondary education is required </li> <li>A university degree (bachelor´s degree) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or equivalent will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.</li> <li>CIPS level 3 is highly desirable for this position and candidates holding this level at the time of application will have a distinct advantage. If the desired certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within one year of recruitment. Candidates holding a CIPS certification at any level below at the time of application will have a proportionate advantage.</li> </ul> <br> <p><i><strong> Experience, Knowledge, and Skills</strong></i></p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national and international level. </li> <li>At least 3 years in managing public sector procurement of goods and services is desired. </li> <li>Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge web-based management systems such as ERP is required.</li> <li>Experience in UN/UNDP and/or international multi-lateral organizations and/or emergency, crisis humanitarian, and development context is desired.</li> <li>Experience in contract management, legal considerations, payment conditions, and/or strategic procurement in the marketplace is desired. </li> <li>Experience in managing medium-sized tendering and evaluation processes is desired.</li> <li>Experience in the public sector procurement of goods and services is desired.</li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>Language requirements </strong> </p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Fluency in French and Arabic is required.</li> </ul> <br> <p><i><strong>Expected Demonstration of Competencies</strong></i></p><br> <br> <i><strong>Core : </strong></i> <br> <p><strong>Achieve Results</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work <br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking <br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning <br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility </strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process <br> <strong>Act with Determination </strong> LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously <br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships <br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making <br> <p><i><strong>People Management </strong></i></p><br> <p>UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site. </p><br> <p><i><strong>Cross-Functional & Technical competencies </strong></i></p><br> <i><strong>Thematic Area</strong></i> <i><strong>Name</strong></i> <i><strong>Definition</strong></i> <br> <i><strong>Procurement</strong></i> Sourcing <ul> <li>Ability to find, evaluate and engage suppliers of goods and services </li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Procurement </strong></i> Financial Analysis <ul> <li>Knowledge of evaluating businesses, projects, budgets, and other finance related transactions to determine their performance and suitability </li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Procurement </strong></i> Procurement Management <ul> <li>The ability to acquire goods, services or works from an outside external source.</li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Procurement </strong></i> Stakeholder Management <ul> <li>Ability to work with incomplete information and balance competing interests to create value for all stakeholders</li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Business Management </strong></i> <p>Customer</p><br> <p>Satisfaction/Client</p><br> <p>Management</p><br> <ul> <li>Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfill and understand the real customers' needs.</li> <li>Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy</li> <li>Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests</li> <li>Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns</li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Business Management</strong></i> Risk Management <ul> <li>Identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks</li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Business Management</strong></i> Communication <ul> <li>Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.</li> <li>Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels</li> </ul> <br> <br> <p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><br> <br> <p>Public Sector Procurement and Sourcing</p><br> <p>Stakeholder management</p><br> <p>Purchase order and contract monitoring</p><br> <p>Supplier evaluation</p><br> <p>Best value for money </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Equal opportunity</strong></p><br> <p>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. </p><br> <p>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.</p><br> <p><strong>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority</strong></p><br> <p>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. </p><br> <p><strong>Probation</strong></p><br> <p>For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.</p><br> <p><strong>Right to select multiple candidates</strong></p><br> <p>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.</p><br> <p><strong>Use of AI by candidates</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><strong>Scam alert</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p><br><br> #LI-DNI<br><br> </div>
<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2>
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<p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>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:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: 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.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> Background and Organizational Context <br> <p>UNDP Morocco Country Programme Document (CPD) for the period 2023 to 2027 Programme will focus on three UNSDCF priority outcome areas: </p><br> <p>(a) inclusive economic transformation and sustainability (UNSDCF outcome 1); </p><br> <p>(b) inclusion and social protection (UNSDCF outcome 3); and </p><br> <p>(c) governance, resilience, and local development (UNSDCF outcome 4). </p><br> <p>Using a portfolio approach, wherever possible, UNDP interventions and its financing framework for economic transformation and sustainability will be informed by the engagement with vulnerable groups under the inclusion/social protection outcome area to design appropriate responses. Similarly, interventions under both inclusion/social protection and economic transformation, as well as Goals-related data monitoring, will inform the design of policies and processes to be supported under the governance, resilience, and local development outcome area – to improve the quality of policy coherence and services under the other outcome areas.</p><br> <p>UNDP is striving to ensure its procurement function and practices are an integral part of UNDP’s competitive advantage as a development partner of choice. This requires placing more attention on strategically integrating procurement at the project design stage, stimulating innovation in specifications and technologies, and adopting more sustainable production and consumption practices that align with UNDPs sustainable development goals. Sustainable procurement means making sure products, services, and purchases are as sustainable as possible with the lowest environmental impact and most positive social results. In implementing UNDP strategic procurement priorities, Country offices will strive to use flexible methods for high-value/low-risk and timely delivery that meet the needs of its clients and key stakeholders.</p><br> <br> Position Purpose <br> <p>Under the guidance and direct supervision of the DRR, Operations Manager, or Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Associate provides leadership in execution of procurement services in CO ensuring their effectiveness, transparency, and integrity. The Procurement Associate supervises and leads the support staff of the CO Procurement Unit. S/he promotes a client-focused, quality, and results-oriented approach in the Unit. </p><br> <p>The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with Operations, Programme and project teams in the Country Office, Region and UNDP HQ as well as with vendors and Government officials to deliver information, provide advisory support, and resolve complex procurement-related issues. </p><br> <p>UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.</p><br> <br> Key Duties and Accountabilities <br> <strong>1.) </strong>Administer and supportimplementation of innovative and sustainable procurement strategies and policies that are in alignment with principles of fairness, integrity and transparency to achieve best value for money. <br> <ul> <li>Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and strategic priorities through implementation of effective internal controls and proper functioning of UNDP’s client–oriented procurement management system. </li> <li>Elaborate/establish internal procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), map CO procurement business processes, and assist in managing workflows in Procurement Unit in coordination with supervisor. </li> <li>Conducts research to provide input to the formulation and implementation of the CO contract strategy that includes tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions; and strategic procurement that includes sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, and cost reduction strategies. </li> </ul> <br> <p>2.) Organize procurement processes for CO, projects, and collaborate with other UN Agencies.</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Consolidate procurement plans for the office and projects, and monitor their implementation for the country office and projects.</li> <li>Organize procurement processes that include preparation and conduct of RFQ, ITB or RFP, and the receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. </li> <li>Conduct preliminary review of submissions to internal procurement review committees (CAP, RACP and ACP). </li> <li>Prepare Purchase Orders and contracts in and outside e-procurement systems, prepare purchase orders for contracting services, and create vendors and buyer profiles in e-procurement. Implement internal control system that ensures purchase orders are duly prepared, dispatched, and corrected on a timely basis when there are budget check errors or other problems.</li> <li>Implement harmonized procurement services and analyze new opportunities for joint procurement for the UN agencies in line with the UN reform.</li> </ul> <br> 3.) Implement a sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools to find best values in marketplace and align purchasing strategy to project and CO goals. <br> <ul> <li>Develop and update rosters of suppliers. </li> <li>Implement supplier selection and evaluation.</li> </ul> <br> <p>4.) Facilitate procurement knowledge building and knowledge sharing in CO, Region and UNDP.</p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Organize procurement training for operations and project staff.</li> <li>Organize procurement training for vendors on e-procurement modules.</li> <li>Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in procurement.</li> <li>Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.</li> </ul> <br> 5.) Ensures organization of logistical services focusing on achievement of the following results. <br> <ul> <li>Organization of travel including purchase of tickets, DSA calculation, PO preparation; arrangement of shipments; conference facilities arrangements.</li> <li>Timely conducted DSA, travel agencies, vehicle maintenance, hotel and conference facilities surveys.</li> </ul> <br> The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. <br> Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervises support staff in Procurement Unit <br> Requirements: <br> <i><strong>Education</strong></i> <br> <ul> <li>Secondary education is required </li> <li>A university degree (bachelor´s degree) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or equivalent will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.</li> <li>CIPS level 3 is highly desirable for this position and candidates holding this level at the time of application will have a distinct advantage. If the desired certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within one year of recruitment. Candidates holding a CIPS certification at any level below at the time of application will have a proportionate advantage.</li> </ul> <br> <p><i><strong> Experience, Knowledge, and Skills</strong></i></p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national and international level. </li> <li>At least 3 years in managing public sector procurement of goods and services is desired. </li> <li>Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge web-based management systems such as ERP is required.</li> <li>Experience in UN/UNDP and/or international multi-lateral organizations and/or emergency, crisis humanitarian, and development context is desired.</li> <li>Experience in contract management, legal considerations, payment conditions, and/or strategic procurement in the marketplace is desired. </li> <li>Experience in managing medium-sized tendering and evaluation processes is desired.</li> <li>Experience in the public sector procurement of goods and services is desired.</li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>Language requirements </strong> </p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Fluency in French and Arabic is required.</li> </ul> <br> <p><i><strong>Expected Demonstration of Competencies</strong></i></p><br> <br> <i><strong>Core : </strong></i> <br> <p><strong>Achieve Results</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work <br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking <br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning <br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility </strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process <br> <strong>Act with Determination </strong> LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously <br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships <br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p><br> LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making <br> <p><i><strong>People Management </strong></i></p><br> <p>UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site. </p><br> <p><i><strong>Cross-Functional & Technical competencies </strong></i></p><br> <i><strong>Thematic Area</strong></i> <i><strong>Name</strong></i> <i><strong>Definition</strong></i> <br> <i><strong>Procurement</strong></i> Sourcing <ul> <li>Ability to find, evaluate and engage suppliers of goods and services </li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Procurement </strong></i> Financial Analysis <ul> <li>Knowledge of evaluating businesses, projects, budgets, and other finance related transactions to determine their performance and suitability </li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Procurement </strong></i> Procurement Management <ul> <li>The ability to acquire goods, services or works from an outside external source.</li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Procurement </strong></i> Stakeholder Management <ul> <li>Ability to work with incomplete information and balance competing interests to create value for all stakeholders</li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Business Management </strong></i> <p>Customer</p><br> <p>Satisfaction/Client</p><br> <p>Management</p><br> <ul> <li>Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfill and understand the real customers' needs.</li> <li>Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy</li> <li>Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests</li> <li>Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns</li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Business Management</strong></i> Risk Management <ul> <li>Identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks</li> </ul> <br> <i><strong>Business Management</strong></i> Communication <ul> <li>Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.</li> <li>Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels</li> </ul> <br> <br> <p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><br> <br> <p>Public Sector Procurement and Sourcing</p><br> <p>Stakeholder management</p><br> <p>Purchase order and contract monitoring</p><br> <p>Supplier evaluation</p><br> <p>Best value for money </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Equal opportunity</strong></p><br> <p>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. </p><br> <p>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.</p><br> <p><strong>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority</strong></p><br> <p>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. </p><br> <p><strong>Probation</strong></p><br> <p>For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.</p><br> <p><strong>Right to select multiple candidates</strong></p><br> <p>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.</p><br> <p><strong>Use of AI by candidates</strong></p><br> <p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection</p><br> <p><strong>Scam alert</strong></p><br> <p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p><br><br> #LI-DNI<br><br> </div>
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Result of Service<br>The expert shall, within the relevant timeframe, provide to the ECA SRO-NA with a) The preparation of an initial report (R1) stating a good understanding of the task by the expert and detailing among others the work to be undertaken, the conceptual framework, the methodology, the work report and the chronogram of the activities. b) The country situation analysis report (R2) on the results of the assessment of the existing framework, available data and information on institutional, legal, financial aspects related to remittances and its contribution to sustainable development in Egypt. The report will include (i) identified gaps and challenges of building an effective regulatory, investment, and institutional framework in addition to a relevant information system to better optimize the contribution of diasporas into development and (ii) a review of Egypt`s investment environment to attract remittances. This will help to identify challenges and opportunities for investment by Diaspora. c) A proposed effective regulatory and institutional framework based on the country’s context and international experiences including suggested strategic tools/instruments and policy reforms that are tailored to the needs of Diaspora to channel remittances to investments in Egypt. A report with all detailed information (R3) will be submitted by the expert. d) A detailed roadmap (actions/ reforms/policies with timeframe...) to establish the identified framework and a clear action plan to better leverage diasporas’ investments and contribution to the development of Egypt. A document with all detailed information will be submitted by the expert (R4). The expert will design a final workshop (R4) to present the adequate framework with the detailed action plan.<br> Work Location<br>EGYPT<br> Expected duration<br>6 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background and rationale for support Diasporas contribute significantly to the sustainable development of both destination and origin countries, making diverse economic, social, and cultural contributions. They bring home significant remittances and skills from destination countries, providing significant benefits to home countries and as useful source of technological transfer, and innovative ideas for national development. Migrants also acquire financial resources for sole and joint investment to improve lives, make financial returns, or both. Despite their increasing importance, diaspora policies still receive less consideration than immigration policies. Remittances are a vital tool for development and have significant implications for economic growth through the increase of consumption, investment, and social spending (education, health, social security…). Remittances inflows have increased significantly in recent years and have become the main financial external inflow in African countries, surpassing other inflows that traditionally play an important role in these countries, such as official development assistance (ODA) and foreign direct investment (FDI). In 2025, formal remittances to Africa reached historic levels surpassing US$100 billion, driven by policy reforms and strong diaspora engagement with Egypt ranking 1st and receiving the most important share of remittances ($41.5 billion). However, the positive contribution of international migrants, remittances in particular, is overlooked. And while countries have made some progress on capitalizing on migrants' contribution to development, in African countries these efforts continue to be a missed opportunity. Understanding migrants' positive contribution to their receiving countries and designing policies and tools that protect and empower them is key for maximizing the socioeconomic benefits of migration. Knowing the importance of remittances to economic development and to facilitate evidence-based policies and their implementation, the governments, the private sector, and the NGOs need clear tools, framework and policies that help to better optimize the contribution of Diasporas in the development of their countries of origin. In this context, ECA is implementing a programme on "Strengthening the migration-development nexus in Africa » from 2024 to 2027. The programme supports six African Member States with important diaspora, significant remittance inflows and proactive efforts from the government to leverage diaspora contribution for development and channel remittances to productive investments. The program’s objective is to strengthen the capacities of selected countries to integrate diaspora’ contribution into national development strategies/plans/programmes as alternative source to finance development and to channel remittances to productive investment by developing the practical/adequate institutional, regulatory and financial framework. Scope and tasks of work Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Subregional Initiatives Section and the Economic Affairs Officer and the overall supervision of the Director of the North Africa Regional Office, the expert will provide technical support and advisory services to the Ministry of Finance and stakeholders in Egypt to develop the adequate framework to better leverage the diasporas’ contribution to development in Egypt. The expert will: - Prepare an inception report demonstrating a good understanding of the task and detailing among others the work to be undertaken, the conceptual framework, the methodology, the work plan, the annotated plan of the report and the chronogram of the activities. - Assess the existing framework, available data and information on institutional, regulatory, financial aspects related to remittances and its contribution to sustainable development in Egypt. This assessment will help to identify gaps and challenges to build/develop an effective framework to better optimize the contribution of diasporas into development. In addition, a review of Egypt`s investment environment to attract remittances and diaspora savings will be done. This will help to identify challenges and opportunities for investment by Diaspora. Prepare a country situation analysis report based on the results of the assessment. - Develop and propose an effective regulatory and institutional framework based on the country’s context and international experiences with policy reforms and strategic tools/instruments, that are tailored to the needs of Diaspora to channel remittances to investments in Egypt. - Elaborate a detailed roadmap to establish the identified framework, strategic tools/instruments and propose a clear action plan to better leverage diasporas’ investments and contribution to development (actions/ reforms/policies with timeframe, Monitoring & Evaluation matrix and coordination structure). - Take part in national, regional and subregional discussions and workshops related to the programme, and act as a resource person in the work on diasporas’ economic contribution in Egypt. - Develop and implement two (2) workshops: (1) at mid-term to discuss the preliminary results and (2) the final workshop to present the suggested effective framework including policy reforms and the roadmap. The expert is expected to ensure the involvement of relevant stakeholders (Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Development Partners; private sector, civil society...), in collaboration with the established National Technical working group in Egypt. Anticipated Deliverables and Implementation schedule 2 days after signing the contract - The ECA and the Ministry of Finance in Egypt organize a meeting with the expert. 2 weeks after signing the contract - The expert submits to ECA and Ministry of Finance an inception report (R1) detailing the conceptualization of the assignment that strongly demonstrates a clear understanding and interpretation of the objectives and tasks; and detailing among others the work to be undertaken, the conceptual framework, the methodology, the work plan, the annotated plan of the report and the chronogram of the activities. 1.5 months after signing the contract - The expert presents to the ECA, The Ministry of Finance and the National Technical Working Group the assessment of the existing framework, available data and information on institutional, legal, financial aspects related to remittances and its contribution to sustainable development in Egypt. This exercise will include identified gaps and analyze the challenges of building an effective regulatory, investment, and institutional framework in addition to a relevant information system to better optimize the contribution of Egyptian diasporas and channel remittances to investments. After including comments, the expert submits the draft (R2) of the country situation analysis report on the results of the assessment on the existing framework, available data and information on institutional, legal, financial aspects related to remittances in Egypt. 3 months after signing the contract - The expert submits the first draft (R3) of the proposed effective/adequate regulatory and institutional framework based on the country’s context and international experiences. The report includes also suggested policy reforms and strategic tools/instruments, that are tailored to the needs of Egyptian Diaspora to channel remittances to productive investments The expert will contribute to the mid-term progress workshop and presents the first draft for comments. 4 months after signing the contract - The expert submits the final report (R3) of the proposed framework (with policy reforms needed and strategic tools/instruments) after taking into consideration the comments received. 5 months after signing the contract - The expert submits the first draft of a detailed roadmap to establish the identified framework, strategic tool/instruments and propose a clear action plan to better leverage diasporas’ investments and contribution to the development of Egypt (R4) 6 months after signing the contract - The expert submits the final draft of the detailed roadmap with a clear action plan (actions/ reforms/policies with timeframe...) to better leverage diasporas’ investments and contribution to the development of Egypt considering receive comments and recommendations (R4) and develops and implements a national workshop to present the adequate framework and the detailed action plan.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>Advanced university degree (Masters' degree) in economics, international economics, Finances (Statistics, Development Economics, etc.) or any related field is required. A PhD would be an advantage A minimum of seven years of experience in economic research and analysis is required Experience in analytical policy research in economies, or macroeconomic analysis in Africa/ North Africa is desirable<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this consultancy, Fluency in English and Arabic are required<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br>
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<p><strong>Tiered Approach</strong></p><br> <p>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:</p><br> <ul> <li><strong>Tier 0</strong>: 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.</li> <li><strong>Tier 1</strong>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li><strong>Tier 2</strong>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li><strong>Tier 3 or no tier indicated</strong>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> <p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.</p><br> <p><strong>Office/Unit/Project Description </strong></p><br> <br> <p>UNDP supports countries in achieving sustainable and inclusive human development by helping them eradicate poverty in all its forms, accelerate structural transformations for sustainable development, and build resilience to crises and shocks. UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and that drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. </p><br> <br> <p>The Kingdom of Morocco has embarked on an ambitious development trajectory anchored in the New Development Model (NMD), and key reform agendas such as on social protection and advanced regionalization, well aligned with implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The country has positioned itself as a regional leader in climate ambition, digital transformation, financing for development (FfD), including through its active engagement in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and the Compromiso de Sevilla, and South-South and triangular cooperation. </p><br> <br> <p>Within this context, UNDP Morocco's Programme is structured around three integrated pillars (Governance, Planet, Prosperity). The Prosperity Pillar focuses on inclusive economic transformation, decent work and employment, social protection, financing for sustainable development, human capital, and the territorialization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a strong emphasis on leaving no one behind and reaching the most vulnerable populations and territories. </p><br> <br> <p>To scale up delivery of its inclusive growth portfolio in line with national priorities, UNDP Morocco is recruiting an Inclusive Growth Coordinator at the NPSA-9 level. Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst of the Prosperity Pillar, the Coordinator will provide substantive coordination, programmatic and policy advisory support across a portfolio covering inclusive growth, poverty reduction and employment, social protection, health and development, and financing for development, with a particular emphasis on the local and territorial level. </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Scope of Work </strong></p><br> <br> <p>The Inclusive Growth Coordinator will lead the coordination, technical backstopping and policy positioning of UNDP Morocco's inclusive growth portfolio, ensuring substantive coherence, quality assurance, and integrated programming across thematic areas. The Inclusive Growth Coordinator will work closely with the Programme Analyst of the Prosperity Pillar, Project Managers, Programme Analysts, the and counterparts in Government, the UN Country Team, Development Partners, the private sector, academia and civil society. </p><br> <br> <p>Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative, and direct supervision of the Programme Analyst of the Prosperity pillar, the Inclusive Growth Coordinator will drive the following key functions: </p><br> <br> <p><strong>A. Ensure portfolio coordination, quality assurance and strategic positioning</strong> </p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Coordinate the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the inclusive growth portfolio, ensuring alignment with the Country Programme Document (CPD), the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals, the “Nouveau Modèle de Développement” (NMD) and Morocco's national priorities. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Provide substantive backstopping and quality assurance to project managers and analysts working on poverty, employment, private sector development, social protection, health and Financing for Development (FfD), including review of workplans, narrative and financial reports, results frameworks and donor deliverables. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Lead integrated programming across the portfolio, identifying synergies between projects and with the Planet and Governance pillars, and cross-cutting accelerators (digital, innovation, gender, youth). </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Contribute to the design of new initiatives and concept notes, including project documents, theories of change, results and resources frameworks, and risk and stakeholder analyses, in line with UNDP's programme and operations policies and procedures (POPP) and Social and Environmental Standards (SES). </li> </ul> <br> <br> <ul> <li>Support the Programme Analyst and senior management in positioning UNDP as a strategic partner of choice on inclusive growth, including by drafting strategic notes, briefings, talking points, op-eds and policy papers for the Resident Representative, the Deputy Resident Representative and the Team Leader. </li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>B. Ensure substantive coordination and programming across thematic areas</strong> </p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Provide substantive coordination, programmatic and policy advisory support across the thematic scope of the inclusive growth portfolio, ensuring evidence-based, integrated and territorially-grounded programming. The portfolio covers (and are not limited to) the following key thematic areas, with a particular focus on the local and territorial level: </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Inclusive growth, poverty reduction and inequalities, including multidimensional poverty (MPI), the leaving-no-one-behind (LNOB) agenda, territorial disparities, and the operationalization of the New Development Model. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Decent work and productive employment, including youth employment, women's economic empowerment, the social and solidarity economy (SSE), MSMEs and entrepreneurship ecosystems, skills development, and integrated local economic development (LED). </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Social protection, including the generalization of universal health coverage (AMO), family allowances, pensions and unemployment insurance; adaptive, climate- and shock-responsive social protection; and the financing, governance and equity of social protection systems. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Health and development, including health systems strengthening and health financing, the social determinants of health, climate and health, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and non-communicable diseases, and inclusive and rights-based approaches to health. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Financing for sustainable development with a strong territorial focus, including the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF, and ILFF), domestic resource mobilization and Tax for SDGs, sub-national and municipal finance, SDG-aligned budgeting, blended and innovative finance, insurance and risk finance, public-private partnerships, diaspora financing and SDG Investor Maps, in line with the Compromiso de Sevilla. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Provision of technical advisory support Provide policy advisory support to senior management and government counterparts, including through evidence-based analytical work, policy briefs, strategic notes, talking points and briefings on the above thematic areas. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Lead and contribute to the design of new initiatives (concept notes, project documents, theories of change, results and resources frameworks) in line with UNDP's Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP) and Social and Environmental Standards (SES), with particular attention to integrated and multi-thematic programming. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Coordinate analytical work on poverty, inequalities, employment, social protection, health and financing for development, in partnership with the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the National Observatory for Human Development (ONDH), academia and think-tanks; promote the use of disaggregated data, microsimulation and geospatial analysis. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Support the substantive development and implementation of UNDP Morocco's flagship initiatives across these themes, including the ILFF offer, SDG Investor Maps, and potential future initiatives around Tax for SDGs, Insurance and Risk Finance for Development, and Global Fund-supported programmes, ensuring coherence, quality and visibility. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Engage strategically with sub-national authorities (regional councils, provinces and communes) and with the Direction Générale des Collectivités Territoriales (DGCT), to operationalize advanced regionalization including through bankable projects in the flagship thematic areas of UNDP Country Programme Document, and territorialize SDG financing, social protection delivery and inclusive growth pathways. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Coordinate programmatic dialogue and partnerships with the private sector, facilitating a cohesive approach across all areas of engagement in the different results areas of the UNDP Country Programme. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Coordinate inter-agency engagement on shared portfolios, including with relevant UN entities and IFIs , and contribute to the Joint SDG Fund, the Global Fund partnership and other multi-stakeholder initiatives. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Promote the integration of cross-cutting priorities (gender equality, youth, human rights, digitalization and innovation) across the thematic areas of the portfolio. </li> </ul> <br> <p><strong>C. Build partnerships, resource mobilization and knowledge management</strong> </p><br> <br> <ul> <li>Contribute to resource mobilization for the inclusive growth portfolio, including through the identification of funding opportunities, the drafting of high-quality concept notes and proposals, and the cultivation of partnerships with bilateral donors, IFIs, vertical funds, foundations and the private sector. </li> </ul> <br> <br> <ul> <li>When delegated by supervisor, provide relevant expertise and perspectives in technical working groups, donor coordination meetings, UN inter-agency platforms (UNCT, PMT, results groups) and external fora related to inclusive growth, employment, social protection, health and FfD. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Lead knowledge management, lessons learning and communication for the portfolio, including the production of policy briefs, case studies, blogs and social media content; contribute to UNDP's global thought leadership on inclusive growth and FfD. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Promote South-South and triangular cooperation, leveraging Morocco's positioning as a hub for African and Arab cooperation, in partnership with the Agence Marocaine de Coopération Internationale (AMCI) and other relevant institutions. </li> </ul> <br> <ul> <li>Perform any other duties relevant to the position, as may be requested by the Team Leader of the Prosperity Pillar or by senior management. </li> </ul> <br> <p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Institutional Arrangement</strong> </p><br> <br> <p>The Inclusive Growth Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Analyst of the Prosperity Pillar and the overall guidance of the Deputy Resident Representative. The Inclusive Growth Coordinator will collaborate closely with the other Programme Analysts of the pillars Planet and Governance, project and portfolio managers, operations and communications colleagues, the Resident Coordinator's Office, and counterparts across the UN Country Team. The Coordinator will receive technical guidance, as relevant, from UNDP's Regional Bureau for Arab States (RBAS), the Regional Hub in Amman, and from Headquarters teams (BPPS, BERA, BMS), in particular on inclusive growth, social protection, health and FfD. The Coordinator may be called upon to provide functional guidance to junior staff, project personnel, interns and consultants engaged on the inclusive growth portfolio. </p><br> <br> <p><strong>Competencies</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p><i><strong>Core Competencies</strong></i> </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Achieve Results:</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p>LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Think Innovatively:</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p>LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Learn Continuously:</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p>LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Adapt with Agility:</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p>LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Act with Determination: </strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p>LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Engage and Partner:</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p>LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Enable Diversity and Inclusion:</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p>LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><i><strong>People Management </strong></i> </p><br> <br> <p>UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated <u>site</u>. </p><br> <br> <p><i><strong>Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) </strong></i> </p><br> <br> <p><i><strong>Thematic Area</strong></i> </p><br> <br> <br> <p><i><strong>Name</strong></i> </p><br> <br> <br> <p><i><strong>Definition</strong></i> </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Business Direction & Strategy</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>System Thinking</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p>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 other parts of the system. </p><br> <br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Business Management</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p><strong>Partnerships Management</strong> </p><br> <br> <br> <p> Build and maintain partnerships with wide </p><br> <br> <p>networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil </p><br> <br> <p>s</p> </div>