May 26th, 2020 at 04:15 pm
Job Code Title: ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
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.
HOW TO APPLY
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 recruiting@uncied.org on or before 31st of May 2020.