Economic Affairs Officer, P4

Overview

The Economic Affairs Officer will monitor economic developments, conduct studies, and provide policy recommendations to support Member States in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors economic developments and identifies issues.
• Designs and conducts studies, prepares reports and publications.
• Interprets econometric modelling results.
• Develops policy recommendations and formulates proposals for development strategies.
• Attends international, regional, and national meetings.
• Serves as focal point for coordinating briefing notes and talking points.
• Supports the Director’s review of publications.
• Provides substantive support on economic issues to intergovernmental bodies.
• Reviews and monitors technical cooperation projects.
• Prepares analyses for advising national governments.
• Supervises junior staff.
• Coordinates the Division’s participation in initiatives.
• Supports the Director in work programme activities.
• Organizes training activities.
• Performs other related duties.

Required Experience

A 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.

Qualifications

Advanced 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.

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