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 consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Department of Economic and Social Affairs’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Consultant Technical Advisory and Reporting for the High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP
• Grade:CON
• Location:New York (Remote work possible)
• Department:Department of Economic and Social Affairs
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in economics, public administration, management or a related field.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree, in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience in domains relevant to the work assignment, might be accepted instead of the advanced university degree..
• Language: Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required..
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of programme management, data analytics and development policy research is required.
• Experience: Experience in providing substantive and analytical support to consultative processes including with Member States, civil society, academia and other stakeholders is required.

Skills

• Experience in providing substantive and analytical support to senior experts and officials is required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with various constituencies is required..

Benefits

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

How to Apply