Individual Consultant - Modelling & Reports Head Expert

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Individual Consultant - Modelling & Reports Head ExpertLocation :Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIAApplication Deadline :12-Jun-22(Midnight New York, USA)Time left :17d 2h 26mAdditional Category :ManagementType of Contract :Individual ContractPost Level :International ConsultantLanguages Required :EnglishStarting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)15-Jun-2022Duration of Initial Contract :6 monthsExpected Duration of Assignment :The expected duration of the assignment is to be up to 6 months with a possibility of extension subj **UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.**B.ProjectDescriptionA.Project TitleUmbrella Programme for Socio-Economic DevelopmentSAU10- 00137889This project intends to provide substantive and technical assistance to the Government in mainstreaming social and economic development in the national policies at all sectors. The ultimate objective of this intervention is to create a strong foundation for efficient, evidence-based decision-making relevant to socio-economic development in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. The conceptual framework on which this intervention is conceived is that the Government will embrace a role to deal with socio-economic development in a holistic manner away from the conventional development paradigm of disconnected policies for sectors. Through this umbrella cooperation between the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MOEP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the strategic objectives of MOEP will be initially framed in five specific outputs as follows:Supporting the social and economic development; Sustainable development concept integrated into national policy; National policies formulated for robust sector-based economic; National policies for regional development; Capacity developed for strong computer systems * Provision of advice and consultations for .* Maintain databases and perform updates as necessary to ensure accuracy* Understand the data needs of the ministry.* Regularly examine data reports to locate and resolve mistakes throughout* Collaborate with the different teams/departments to design and build the database models.* Determine the business needs for data reporting requirements.* Help determine and manage data cleaning requirements.* Help determine data security needs and implement security solutions.* Ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects through project planning, monitoring and oversight, including the establishment of project dashboards and an Implementation Support Unit, as stipulated in project documents, to monitor the implementation of project activities.* Providing required support in helping to identify new project activities, in close coordination with counterparts* Document lessons learned from project implementation and make recommendations to the Project Board for more effective implementation and coordination of project activities.* Communicate the results of data analysis in written and verbal form to managers.* Create business reports that provide insight into key data points.* Maintain close coordination with assigned project partners, helping at ensuring synergies.* Constructive and timely advice on the inclusion of communications components in programme and project formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDPs development programmes.* Monitoring and evaluation and reporting:* Ensure timely submission of financial and activity reports by implementing partners.* Prepare high quality and timely donor reporting, including quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports, according to the grant agreements and UNDP procedures.* Apply UNDP programming tools and policies as explained in the Results-Based Management principles. * Brief and consult with senior management on project progress and provide information and advice as required to contribute to the CO initiatives.* Undertake any other duties as may be required by UNDP.B.Duties and responsibilities:-Competencies:*Corporate competencies:* Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling the UN/UNDPs values and ethical standards.* Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. *Functional competencies:* Proven technical and intellectual skills in understanding and interpreting regional, national, and local social science indices.* Ability to understand and analyze political dynamics in the region. Demonstrated ability for facilitation and coordination skills.* Demonstrated entrepreneurial abilities and demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner.* Background knowledge about the SDGs, United Nations and UNDP.* Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.* Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure. * Excellent drafting and formulation skills.* Excellent computer skills, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. *Leadership:* Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to provide credible leadership.* Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate green finance with a broader strategic overview and corporate vision.* Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis/resolution of complex issues. Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience.* Managing Relationships:* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategies. *Partnerships:* Demonstrated well-developed people management and organizational management skills.* Excellent negotiating and networking skills with strong partnerships in academia, technical* organizations and as a recognized expert in the practice area. *Managing Complexity:* Ability to address global development issues.* Demonstrated substantive leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives.Qualifications of the Successful Individual Contractor:* At least 10 years of experience as a data modelling and/or reporting analyst.* Relevant working and practical experience in industry or government agencies regionally (GCC)* Comprehensive understanding of relational databases and data architecture computer systems,* Demonstrate good knowledge of economic indicators for national and local economic trends* Demonstrate experience in the use of computable general equilibrium modelling techniques* Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills* Strong attention to detail* Detail oriented, strong organization, prioritization and time-management skills.* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.* Skilled in using Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, and Access.* Proficiency in spoken and written English.* Arabic is an asset.* This assignment will be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia* UNDP will cover the around ticket to/from duty station * If unforeseen travel outside the consultants duty station city is requested by UNDP and not required by the Terms of References (ToR), such travel shall be covered by UNDP in line with applicable rules and regulations and upon prior written agreement. In such cases, the consultant shall receive living allowances not exceeding the Unit

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