About Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator Systemis 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 position offers an opportunity to contribute to development coordination officer, economist, noc within Resident Coordinator System’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Nigeria, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:Development Coordination Officer, Economist, NOC
• Grade:NO-C
• Location:Abuja, Nigeria
• Department:Resident Coordinator System
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics, sustainable development, public policy, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage..
• 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 II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development policy, economic research and analysis in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

Skills

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches.
• Ability to conduct independent research and analysis on sustainable development topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources.
• Shows skill in developing sources for data collection.
• The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• 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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable..
• Experience in sustainable development, economic management and evidence- based economic policy formulation is desirable.
• Work experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder spaces and participatory assessment processes and ability to collaborate with others to give his/her own perspective, and to be open to diverse perspectives is desirable.
• Experience in supporting SDG financing is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable..

Benefits

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

How to Apply