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Vacancy Announcement
International Consultant(IC) |
Duties and Responsibilities: International shall work closely with the local consultant and provide the services in close consultation with Ministry of Economic Affairs. The scope of the work shall be, but not limited, to the following:
- Conduct an in-depth situational analysis of the economy including, among others, the institutional structure.
- Review other countries’ economic policies, best practice cases and make recommendations.
- Study potential impact of the incentives on the overall economy and propose monitoring framework.
Timeframe: End of September 2008
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Minimum Qualification: Minimum Qualification for Advanced University Degree (PhD or Masters Degree) in Economics or related field: Past experiences on similar assignments, good communication and writing skills
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Local National Consultant (NC)
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Duties and Responsibilities: The NC shall work closely with International consultant and Ministry of Economic Affairs. The scope of the work is as follows:
- Collection and review of all relevant information and documents.
- Work with the International Consultant in reviewing and analyzing the Ministry’s draft Economic Policy.
- Study potential impact of the incentives on the overall economy and propose monitoring framework, assist in identifying and drawing up action plans.
- Document analysis, findings and recommendations in a report. Provide inputs/feedback and finalize the report. Coordinate the consultative meetings with the private sector and key sectors. Conduct stakeholder workshops on the Economic Policy and the incentives packages. Assist in finalizing the Bhutan Economic Policy and submit to the Government for approval.
Timeframe: End of September 2008
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Minimum Qualification: Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Economics or related field; past experiences on similar assignments: good communication and writing skills.
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Detailed terms of reference for the assignments can be collected from HR Unit. Please submit your queries/application to:
Tsoki Tenzin
HR Unit, UNDP, Thimphu
tsoki@undp.org
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- Long list of qualified applicants screened against specific competencies and criteria listed within the vacancy announcement.
- Short list of 2 – 4 suitable candidates generated, after substantive review, technical testing, reference checks and consideration of corporate priorities.
- Interview panel – composed of at least four persons: Hiring Unit, HR/Operations, and two external individuals to hiring agency, gender balanced and to the extent possible geographically balanced to ensure fairness. The panel ensured with the appropriate level and status - at the level or higher of the post (not applicable to the HR person).
- All candidates interviewed by same medium i.e. either all in person or all via telephone. All candidates asked the same base questions by same panel members. Panel scores candidates with standard corporate scoring form and makes one of the following recommendations: fully recommended, recommended with reservations, not recommended
- Name of recommended candidate(s) sent to Hiring Unit for endorsement
- Interview Report and scoring completed, approved and signed by panel members
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