Economist
Organizational Context
The UN Secretariat's Resident Coordinator System (RCS) supports countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs, following a 2019 reform. The Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) oversees the RCS. This role is within the UN RCO in New Delhi, India, reporting to the Head of the RCO, and contributes to the UN 2.0 shift.
Job Purpose
This Economist role supports the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) and UN Country Team (UNCT) in New Delhi by providing evidence-based analysis on SDG status, national development objectives, and economic transformation. The purpose is to offer substantive advice on SDG acceleration, poverty reduction, and leveraging SDG financing. The role involves researching best practices, guiding policy development, coordinating flagship reports, and analyzing economic trends to inform strategies. It also supports advocacy efforts for partnerships and contributes to integrated UN programming cycles, aiming to reframe economic policies and practices for sustainable development and the achievement of the SDGs.
Responsibilities
The Economist will conduct evidence-based analysis of SDG status and national development objectives, providing advice to the RC and UNCT on SDG acceleration, poverty reduction, and SDG financing. Key duties include researching and presenting best practices in economic transformation, guiding policy development, and coordinating UN flagship reports. The role involves analyzing economic trends, supporting advocacy for partnerships with government and IFIs, and coordinating the development of integrated UN programming cycles like the UN Cooperation Framework. Additionally, the Economist will lead knowledge generation and management on SDG acceleration and financing, promoting collaboration and innovative approaches within the UN system and with external partners. Data analysis, reporting, and providing substantive inputs for key reports are also core responsibilities.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in sustainable development policy, economic research, and analysis is required. Familiarity with development economics and experience at the national or international level is desirable. Experience in data analytics, coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, and strong analytical and writing skills are also beneficial.
Skills
Professionalism, conceptual and analytical skills, data collection and analysis, research, planning and organizing, leadership, and commitment to gender equality.