Employment

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Strategy and Planning Provide information and analyses in the development of policies, strategies and innovative, participatory approaches to further development in thematic areas such as urban development and urban environmental improvement (including, where appropriate, water supply, wastewater sanitation and solid waste management), urban transport, urban and regional planning, and urban/municipal management in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction. Conduct economic and sector work such as the identification and analysis of urban sector development trends, economic analysis for regional and DMC specific sector and thematic studies and TAs, etc. Provide technical inputs for country programming and contribute to the development of Country Partnership Strategies (CPS) and Updates. Participate in interdepartmental working groups on urban development and urban environmental improvement, urban and regional planning, and urban/municipal management issues, and in country teams. Project Management Perform economic analysis and provide technical inputs for the identification, design, development, and processing of loan and TA projects in the Division's regional member countries consistent with policies and strategies to further urban development and urban environmental improvement, urban and regional planning, and urban/municipal management. Undertake missions and other activities for the administration of sector and program loan and TA projects in the urban sector. Policy and Project Evaluation Undertake data collection, micro- and macro- economic, and social analyses for assessing the impact of policies, strategies and projects on beneficiaries, the urban sector, and on the overall social and economic development of DMCs. Evaluate the cost and benefits of projects as well as draw lessons for future projects. Knowledge Sharing Participate in sector and thematic networks around urban development and urban environmental improvement, urban and regional planning, and urban/municipal management and related issues to keep abreast of latest developments and issues. Staff Supervision Provide leadership and support to reporting staff. Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance. Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

4. CORE COMPETENCIES: Technical Knowledge and Skills Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills in relation to the urban sector and poverty reduction Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in the urban sector Uses technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in developing policy, and in project design Client Orientation Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs in DMCs (e.g., government agencies, private sector parties, NGOs) Able to work effectively with clients Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements Achieving Results Ensures own work contributes to achieving organizational results Regularly reviews progress to ensure work is on target Prioritizes own and others’ work to achieve key results areas Working Together Develops the team skills of team members Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture, nationality, and gender Facilitates conflict resolution within the team Learning and Knowledge Sharing Helps staff to find a variety of ways to learn and develop Empowers staff to make improvements Encourages the team to learn from each other

5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: a. Supervisor   Director Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development b. External Clients     Policy analyses and development, project development, implementation and monitoring, knowledge sharing and capacity development c. Internal Clients     Support for operations coordination, project management, knowledge and information sharing. Team and mission management

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in economics, preferably with specialization in the urban sector or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the urban sector around issues on urban development and urban environmental improvement, urban and regional planning, and urban/municipal management among others as well as exposure in the full project cycle Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in development in several countries