Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of the Director, Financing for Sustainable Development Office, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The incumbent reports to the Director in the Office of the Director. For more information, please go to https://financing. desa.un.org/

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Economic or sector analysis – Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments. – Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions. – Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of economic 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. – Provide substantive and practical support to the Director in implementing the Offices mandate and the follow-up to the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). – Manages the work programme of the Office and ensures smooth implementation of the work of the Branches. – Supervises the work of the general services staff in the Office of the Director. – Collaborates with the Chiefs of Section to determine and prioritize extra-budgetary resources. – Bring to the attention of the Director all matters requiring personal attention, assist in formulating options as to how those matters might be handled, and ensure appropriate follow-up, as directed. – Support internal coordination, monitoring and planning of the work of the Office while maintaining a functional relationship with the Executive Office, CDPMO and OUSG as well as other DESA divisions. – Facilitate the flow of information between the Branches. – Coordinate incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Director; drafts correspondence for the Directors signature. General – Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work units services. – Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally. – Assist in formulating, implementing, and reporting on the Offices work plan, and including through support to planning and budgetary process. – Assist with media liaison and manage website improvements. – Serve as a focal point on operational and coordination issues as required. – Support the organization and management of the Directors meetings and official missions, prepares written summaries and monitor follow-up activities, as appropriate. – Efficiently select, analyze, classify, and store in internal records relating to the overall work related to the Sevilla Commitment and work with the relevant teams to develop project proposals. – Support the Director in convening meetings.

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. 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 (Masters 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.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

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 managing regular and extrabudgetary resources is required. Experience managing, editing and drafting background notes and talking points on financing for development issues for senior officials is required. Experience supporting senior officials is required. Experience in organizing and coordinating high-level intergovernmental meetings, conferences and events on financing for development at the international level is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is funded through extrabudgetary resources. The appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, and extension of the mandate. External candidates selected for this position will be subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment limited (FTA-limited) in accordance with sections 2.2(c) and 2.4 of administrative instruction ST/AI/2025/3 on the administration of appointments. Staff member of other United Nations system organizations who are signatories of the inter-organization agreement concerning transfer, secondment or loan of staff who are selected for this position will be reassigned to the position on secondment arrangements only. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of “internal candidate” in staff rule 4.10 who are selected for this position will be reassigned or transferred to the position, without a lien to their parent position. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. Staff…