Economic Affairs Officer, P-4

Position description

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Policy Analysis and Development Branch, Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Financing for Sustainable Development Office provides coherent and integrated support to Member States in addressing the issues related to financing for development, as well as the means of implementation for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of Policy Analysis and Development Branch of the Financing for Development Office.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief of Policy Analysis and Development Branch, the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Economic or sector analysis

• Monitors economic developments on issues related to financing for sustainable development and identifies recurrent and emerging issues of concern to the United Nations in particular for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
• Designs and conducts studies of selected issues in economic development and draft resulting reports on the seven action areas of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, as well as in other relevant topics on financing.
• Develops draft policy recommendations pertaining to financing for development.
• 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.
• Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on financing for sustainable development issues.
• Organizes consultative and other meetings related to the Conference, including proposing agenda topics, and prepares inputs to statements for senior officials, documents, presentations and other substantive inputs; • Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff. Intergovernmental support
• Provides substantive support on financing for sustainable development issues to intergovernmental bodies (such as the General Assembly, , the Economic and Social Council and the intergovernmental preparatory committee) in the organization of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
• Represents FSDO at international, regional and national meetings.

General

• Supports junior staff, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
• Participates in intra- and inter-Departmental undertakings of broader concern to represent the views or interests of the organizational unit.
• Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s service.
• 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. 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.
• 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 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 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 policy analysis on public development banks or climate finance is desirable. At least three years of experience in research and policy analysis on global or regional financing for sustainable development policies is desirable. Experience in publications on global or regional financing for sustainable development policies is desirable. Experience servicing or supporting intergovernmental negotiations and discussions is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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