Corporate Competencies:
q Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
q Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN in the oPt
q Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
q Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
q Shares knowledge and experience and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development
q Ability to provide quality, evidence based advice on economic issues
q In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
Development and Operational Effectiveness
q Good knowledge of economics and current development issues particularly those pertinent to UN areas of interventions.
q Ability to analyze data, apply conceptual models, policy frameworks
q Ability to support formulation and evaluation of development programmes and projects
Management and Leadership
q Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to critical feedback
q Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation
q Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
q Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
q Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
q Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors | 
