Job Description

Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is in the Programme Management Unit (PMU), under the Office of the Director of the Economic Analysis and Policy Division (EAPD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The EAPD/DESA is mandated to provide research and policy analysis on global macroeconomic trends and long-term development issues to the General Assembly and Economic and Social Council, to support Member States in their efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Economics Affairs Officer reports to the Director of the Division. For more information, see: ResponsibilitiesEconomic analysis: • Monitors economic developments in a defined area and identifies recurrent and emerging issues of concern to the United Nations. • Designs and conducts studies of selected issues in economic development, prepares and reviews drafts for reports and other publications. • Interprets and applies results of econometric modelling to analysis of economic prospects and policies. • Develops draft policy recommendations pertaining to area of work. • Formulates proposals for development strategies, policies and measures for presentation to intergovernmental bodies and others. • Attends international, regional, and national meetings to hold discussions with representatives of other institutions. • Serves as the focal point of the Division for coordinating and managing the delivery of briefing notes, talking points, and other inputs required by the Office of the Under Secretary-General, DESA. • Supports the Director’s substantive review of the Division’s publications, to ensure analytical rigor and consistency of messaging. Intergovernmental support • Provides substantive support on economic issues to intergovernmental bodies such as the Second Committee of the General Assembly, and the Economic and Social Council and its High-Level Political Forum. Technical cooperation: • Reviews and monitors technical cooperation projects. • Prepares global, regional, national or sector analyses that provide a basis for advising national governments on economic development issues. General • Supervises junior staff in the Programme Management Unit, reviewing their work and providing feedback. • Coordinates the Division’s participation in intra- and inter-departmental initiatives across the UN system, including engagement with UN Economist Network, CEB, and other inter-agency platforms. • Supports the Director in all activities related to the work programme, such as the preparation of the Strategic Framework, Proposed Programme Budget, Programme Performance Report, and Capacity Development as executed by the Division, including responses to questions from ACABQ and CPC as related to the work programme. • Organizes training activities for the Division, both internally and externally. • Performs other related duties as required. Competencies• Professionalism: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required. Experience in coordinating workstreams and collaborating with colleagues and experts both within and outside the UN system to undertake research and analysis of emerging developing issues with global implications culminating in technical reports, policy papers, and presentations is required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).

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