About Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Department of Economic and Social Affairsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Inter-Regional Adviser on National Accounts and Supporting Economic Statistics, P5 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within Department of Economic and Social Affairs’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in United States, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Inter-Regional Adviser on National Accounts and Supporting Economic Statistics, P5
• Grade:P-5
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$101,540.0 – $124,450.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, or related field or related field..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: 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).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience at the national level or within the UN development system in the development and implementation of national accounts and supporting economic statistics standards is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the compilation and dissemination of national accounts at the national level is required.
• Experience: Experience in international technical cooperation, capacity development, and advisory work in developing countries, preferably in more than one region, is required.
• Experience: Experience in the organization and management of large statistical programmes in a national statistical agency and/or international statistical agency is required.

Skills

• Teamwork: a) Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; b) solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; c) places team agenda before personal agenda; d) supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; e) shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning and Organizing: a) Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; b) identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; c) allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; d) foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; e) monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; f) uses time efficiently.
• Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organizations strategy and the work units goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of related databases is desirable.
• Experience in producing written reports on the analysis of economic data and statistics is desirable.
• Experience in participating and/or conducting methodological work on national accounts is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply