Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Posting Title: Economic Affairs Officer, P4
Job Code Title: ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of economic development, related to the theme(s) and programme of work of the Economic and Social Council forum on Financing for Development follow up (FfDF).
• Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions.
• Assists in coordination of FfDF and its preparatory process, including preparation of required inputs.
• Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on FfD issues, including drafting reports, overseeing and engaging in note-taking, and overseeing and offering administrative support as needed.
• Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.
• Prepares inputs for reports related to the intergovernmental FfD follow up process, including FfDF.
• Follows intergovernmental meetings related to the FfD follow up process and prepares summary reports; Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings.
• Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc. on FfD issues for intergovernmental processes.
• Carries out engagement with and outreach to various stakeholders in context of the FfD follow-up process, including FfDF.
• Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative Tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work programme of the Branch.

Competencies
Professionalism: Thorough understanding of UN intergovernmental process in the area of Financing for Development and familiarity with the work of non-institutional stakeholders involved in the FfD process such as civil society, business sector and philanthropic foundations. Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in Financing for Development and formulating financing policies in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Financing for Development follow-up processes. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of five 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 with the UN intergovernmental processes is desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). This is an online recruitment process; applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, and work experience.
Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruit@uncrd.org as soon as possible.

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