Consultant on the Measurement of South-South Cooperation

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN operates in multiple countries around the world, with various specialized agencies and programs focusing on different aspects of international development and humanitarian assistance. The organization employs thousands of staff members and collaborates with numerous partners, including governments, civil society, and the private sector, to achieve its goals.

Job Overview:
The consultant will play a crucial role in enhancing Jordan's national capacity to collect, analyze, and disseminate data on South-South Cooperation (SSC) in accordance with a newly developed framework. This position is vital for improving coordination between national statistical and development authorities, which will lead to more effective reporting on SSC. The consultant's work will also involve fostering collaboration with UN Regional Commissions, UNCTAD Statistics, and other international bodies, ensuring that Jordan's efforts align with global best practices and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Indicator 17.3.

• The consultancy is expected to last for three months and will be conducted remotely, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements while still maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for a range of duties aimed at supporting Jordan's efforts in measuring and reporting data on SSC. These include:

• Assisting Jordan in reviewing existing data for reporting on SDG Indicator 17.3.1, ensuring alignment with the voluntary Conceptual Framework (CF) for SSC measurement and the related data collection template.
• Documenting Jordan's experience in preparing inputs based on the manual for measuring South-South Cooperation, highlighting challenges and solutions encountered throughout the process.
• Developing tools and documentation to facilitate effective data collection and processing for Jordan, ensuring that the methodologies used are robust and reliable.
• Providing the collected data to the implementing agencies (ESCWA, UNCTAD) in alignment with the established framework, ensuring that all data is accurate and timely.
• Collaborating with the project implementing agencies' team to draft and publish brief news articles that highlight progress in the measurement of South-South Cooperation in Jordan, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in the process.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in international development, international cooperation, economics, statistics, or a related field. Additionally, a minimum of five years of experience in international development, economics, foreign direct investment, or loan-related activities in a national context is required. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of development cooperation issues and have experience working with developing country governments. Proficiency in data management and reporting is essential, along with a proven track record in conducting related research. Experience in international cooperation with national or international agencies, development cooperation agencies, or research/academic institutions is desirable. Specialized knowledge of challenges related to South-South Cooperation is also preferred. Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills are required, along with excellent drafting abilities.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in international development, international cooperation, economics, statistics, or a related field is required for this position. Candidates must submit a copy of their educational degree as part of the application process. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed, emphasizing the importance of meeting this educational requirement.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in international development, economics, foreign direct investment, or loan-related activities within a national context. This experience should include demonstrated knowledge of development cooperation issues and a history of working with developing country governments. Additionally, candidates should have experience managing data and proficiency in data reporting, which is crucial for the successful execution of the consultant's responsibilities. A proven track record in conducting related research is also desirable, as is experience in international cooperation with national or international agencies, development cooperation agencies, or research/academic institutions.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Arabic is required for this position, as these are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and ESCWA, respectively. Fluency is defined as a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas: speaking, reading, writing, and understanding. Knowledge of French is also beneficial, as it is one of the working languages of the UN, but not mandatory for this role.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last for three months and will be conducted remotely, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements. It is important to note that the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. Additionally, the UN does not require information regarding applicants' bank accounts, ensuring a transparent and ethical recruitment process.