Policy Advisor - IPSA-11 (short-term)

Overview

Provide high-level policy analysis and advisory support for the Regional Human Development Report and the Article 55 Facility, translating analytical findings into actionable policy recommendations.

Tasks Summary

• Provide policy-oriented analysis and advisory inputs for the Regional HDR and Article 55 Facility.
• Support development of integrated policy frameworks linking macroeconomic policy, labour markets, social protection, financing strategies, and human development outcomes.
• Review and quality-assure policy notes, analytical papers, and advisory outputs.
• Participate in high-level policy dialogues, consultations, and technical meetings.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant professional experience in economic analysis, development policy, or applied research.
• Proven experience in reviewing and quality-assuring analytical work produced by consultants or research teams.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret economic data and translate complex analysis into clear, policy-relevant insights.
• Demonstrated experience working with economic and development data.
• Excellent drafting, editing, and synthesis skills.
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines and engage with technical and non-technical counterparts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Development Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences or related field, or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience.
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, or a related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of additional UN languages is an asset.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: home-based

Remuneration: