Result of Service

The outcome of this consultancy will be the successful completion of the work by ERDCN, delivering a full report on the state of the art of the complex interrelation among debt, climate and nature.

Work Location

Chile

Expected duration

11 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Economic Affairs Officer, the consultant will have the following duties: – To coordinate the joint work of the Technical Secretariat (TS).

– To coordinate the substantive research in support of the expert group.

– To coordinate the TS logistics. – To review the TS member institutions contributions and coordinate the relevant discussions among them. – To lead on drafting the report jointly and on behalf of the TS. – To represent the TS when required.

Qualifications/special skills

The consultant must be a professional in economics, finance or engineering and, preferably, with postgraduate studies in economics, environmental economics, and / or public finance.

the consultant must present evidence of at least ten (10) years of professional experience in public finance, climate change, nature / biodiversity loss, sustainable development, and debt.

The consultant must have specific knowledge in debt management and sustainability; climate change, sustainable finance, public policies, environment, and sustainable development.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position fluent English is required. knowledge of any other UN official languages is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.