Financial Integrity Specialist

UNDP; Norway; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP seeks a Financial Integrity Specialist to provide policy expertise within the GPCG, focusing on financial integrity and data-driven governance solutions. The role emphasizes research, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy across UNDP and international partners.

Collaboration with Norway and Nordic institutions will be central to advancing global progress. The position requires leading policy work, developing tools, and promoting knowledge exchange to catalyze systemic

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in International Development, Political Science, Economics, Public Finance, or related field.
• At least 7 years of governance/public finance experience; 9 years with a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy research by identifying priority governance issues with regional/global teams.
• Develop integrated policy alternatives and solutions on financial integrity.
• Engage governments, private sector, civil society, and international partners to build consensus.
• Draft policy briefs and knowledge products; advocate for uptake and policy adoption.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, capacity building, and South-South/triangular cooperation.

Skills

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Governance

Public finance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years

Job description

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization focused on sustainable development and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Governance, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding Hub (GRP) guides UNDP's strategies in these areas. The UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance (GPCG) specifically supports policymakers and practitioners by generating evidence, research, and policy guidance on governance, with a thematic focus on data systems and financial integrity.

Job purpose: The Financial Integrity Specialist will provide expertise within the UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance (GPCG) on financial integrity, aiming to develop integrated policy alternatives and solutions for complex national and global issues. This role involves contributing to research and analysis, developing and testing policy tools, supporting their uptake and advocacy, and promoting knowledge exchange. The specialist will also play a key role in building collaborations and strategic partnerships across the UN system and the international development community to achieve scaled impact and catalyze systemic change at all levels. The position operates under the supervision of the Team Lead, Integrated Data and Governance Solutions.

Responsibilities: Lead policy research by identifying priority issues in consultation with regional and global teams, contributing to the strategic direction of the financial integrity portfolio, and conducting data and policy analysis on governance dimensions of financial integrity, including systems de-risking. Collaborate with technical partners to strengthen synergies and cooperation on data-driven research initiatives. Lead policy development by providing technical expertise for integrated policy alternatives and solutions on financial integrity, conceptualizing and implementing stakeholder engagements, and building consensus with governments, private sector, civil society, and international organizations. Contribute to innovative solutions for emerging challenges, including those related to artificial intelligence, and develop policy briefs and knowledge products. Facilitate knowledge management and learning by mapping best practices, identifying opportunities for South-South and triangular cooperation, and supporting capacity strengthening and peer learning. Ensure learning engagements link with relevant frameworks and global processes. Engage in advocacy, partnerships, and representation by conceptualizing and implementing strategic advocacy engagements, representing UNDP at international fora, and leveraging external partnerships, particularly in Norway and Nordic institutions, to advance global progress on financial integrity.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Development, Political Science, Economics, Public Finance, Development Financing, Public Policy, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in these areas, combined with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be considered.

Work experience: A minimum of 7 years of professional experience (with a Master's degree) or 9 years (with a Bachelor's degree) in governance, public finance, or development financing is required. This includes at least 3 years of direct experience in financial integrity from a governance perspective (e.g., domestic resource mobilization, public financial management, anti-corruption, tax justice, fiscal transparency). Proven experience in policy research with publications, leading stakeholder consultations, and knowledge of regional/international financial integrity systems and country-level governance is essential.

Skills: Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: System Thinking, Knowledge Generation, Safeguarding human rights, Public Sector Strengthening and Innovation, SDG 16 Measurement and Monitoring, UNDP Representation, Public Finance for the SDGs.

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