Economic Affairs Officer
Organizational Context
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) aims to deliver transformative ideas and actions for Africa, guided by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The Sub-Regional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA) in Niamey, Niger, contributes to structural transformation for inclusive and sustainable development in the region. This Economic Affairs Officer position is within SRO-WA, reporting to a P-4 level officer leading Sub-Regional Initiatives Teams.
Job Purpose
This role supports the ECA's mission by contributing to the structural transformation and sustainable development of West Africa. The Economic Affairs Officer will engage in economic and sector analysis, provide intergovernmental support, and participate in technical cooperation activities. Key functions include developing socio-economic databases, interpreting economic models, drafting analytical papers, preparing reports for intergovernmental bodies, and assisting in the organization of seminars and expert meetings. The role also involves contributing to technical cooperation programs, monitoring their implementation, and utilizing data visualization for planning and decision-making to drive economic progress and policy formulation within the region.
Responsibilities
The Economic Affairs Officer will conduct economic and sector analysis, including developing socio-economic databases, interpreting econometric models to analyze trends and policy effects, and drafting technical papers on economic development. Responsibilities extend to providing intergovernmental support by preparing inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies, summarizing meetings, and assisting in organizing panels. Furthermore, the role involves technical cooperation, such as participating in missions, organizing training seminars for national experts, preparing documentation for cooperation programs, and monitoring their implementation. General duties include performing administrative tasks, engaging in training, and collecting/analyzing data for planning and reporting using data visualization methods.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development, regional integration, economic research and analysis, policy formulation, or application of economic principles in development programs is required. Experience in data analytics, analyzing policy challenges in developing countries, writing analytical policy papers, and developing strategies for development cooperation is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism in applying economic theories and conducting research; Teamwork and collaboration; Planning and organizing work efficiently; Ability to analyze data and identify trends; Proficiency in data visualization for reporting and decision-making.