Policy Research and SDG Integration Associate in the Strategic Planning Office (OPM)

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Governance and Peacebuilding Portfolio Manager/ Deputy Programme Coordinator or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

• Assist the Strategic Planning Office (OPM) to identify goals and targets in the National Development Strategy (NDS) and links with the indicators included in the global SDG indicator framework;
• Assist the Strategic Planning Office to review and adapt global SDG indicators to Kosovo’s context;
• Support the Strategic Planning Office to strengthen their capacities in integrating SDGs into policy framework;
• Review best practices and country experiences on SDG related issues and adapt them to Kosovo’s context;
• Facilitate the use of statistics as a means for policymakers to make informed decisions in the area of sustainable development.
• Support the mapping of disruptive trends against the SDGs and helping assess their impact on the SDGs in Kosovo;
• Identify best practices of integrated data collection and the use in countries to assist in the development of integrated statistical systems;

• Ensure close cooperation and exchange of information with designated focal point in Sustainable Development Council (Caucus);
• Supporting the development of policy papers, studies, reports, briefing notes, and speeches, as requested by the supervisor;
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences;
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, Law and related fields

Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark:

• At least 3 years of professional work experience in a development setting with national or international organisations, focusing on research and/or policy development/analysis,
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision ability to q
• Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others).
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners organizations, and authorities at different levels
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc), social media, and others;
• Previous experience as a volunteer at local, national or international levels a distinct advantage

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Albanian(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Serbian(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise: Other development programme/project experience, Other rule of law or governance related experience Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams