Economic Affairs Officer, P-3

Position description

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the International Tax and Development Cooperation Branch of the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs in New York. The incumbent reports to the Senior Economic Affairs Officer, under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Branch. The FSDO works to advance policy and action on financing for sustainable development to support Member States and other stakeholders in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development: by providing thought leadership and agenda- shaping, promoting multi- stakeholder dialogue, identifying policy options and best practices, and offering strategic advice and support for capacity development in key areas; this includes the work of the branch in supporting the ad hoc intergovernmental committee to draft terms of reference for a United Nations framework convention on international tax cooperation, which is a particular focus of this post. 

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provides substantive and organizational support in follow-up to the General Assembly resolution establishing a Member State-led open-ended ad hoc intergovernmental committee for the purpose of drafting terms for reference for a United Nations framework convention on international tax cooperation;
• Drafts and prepares input papers related to public international law/tax treaties, tax policy and administration, and political economy perspectives on tax and related issues in financing for sustainable development;
• Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to assigned topics.
• Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions.
• Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues.
• Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.
• Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies.
• Follows intergovernmental meetings 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 development issues for intergovernmental processes.
• Organizes training seminars for national experts.
• Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services, including but not limited to such tasks as preparing terms of reference for consultants or contractors, supervising and ensuring the timely and effective delivery of outputs.
• Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.

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. Shows skill in developing 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.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics, international taxation, political economy, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two 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 international taxation, development programmes or related area is required.
• Experience in international tax cooperation, in particular on avoidance of double taxation model agreements and treaties and multilateral legal instruments, is required.
• Experience in tax policy and administration is required.
• Experience in servicing intergovernmental processes is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Application instructions

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