Economist
Organizational Context
The UN Secretariat's Development Coordination Office (DCO) in Pristina, Kosovo, operates under the UN reform to enhance the UN Development System's effectiveness in achieving the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. The Economist, supervised by the Head of DCO, supports the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Kosovo Team, aligning with UN 2.0 principles and corporate priorities.
Job Purpose
The Economist provides essential economic and policy analysis to support the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Kosovo Team in accelerating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. This involves analyzing progress, identifying challenges and opportunities in economic transformation (including green, digital, and future of work aspects), and advising on SDG financing strategies. The role contributes to integrated UN analysis, planning, and programming, fostering partnerships with diverse stakeholders to advance sustainable development. By generating and managing knowledge on these critical areas, the Economist ensures evidence-based decision-making and strengthens the UN's capacity to address emerging policy issues and trends in Kosovo, aligning with the UN 2.0 framework.
Responsibilities
The Economist is responsible for conducting in-depth economic and policy analysis to support evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing for the UN Kosovo Team. This includes researching and presenting data on emerging trends, identifying challenges and opportunities for SDG acceleration, and supporting the implementation of global guidelines. The role involves applying strategic foresight, analyzing economic data, and preparing substantive inputs for policy papers and reports. Additionally, the Economist supports partnership development with government, IFIs, private sector, and civil society, and contributes economic and financing analysis to the UN's programming cycle, including the Common Kosovo Analysis and UN Strategic Plan. Knowledge management and learning on economic transformation and SDG financing are also key responsibilities, involving participation in knowledge networks and dissemination of lessons learned.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in economic research, analysis, policy, or development economics is required. Experience in conducting economic/policy analysis, translating trends into actionable recommendations, and supporting SDG financing is essential. Desirable experience includes working with diverse stakeholders, supporting strategic planning, resource mobilization, and applying inclusive approaches in economic analysis.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning and Organizing, Teamwork, Client Orientation, ability to apply sustainable development theories, conduct data collection and analysis, interpret data for decision-making, and maintain professional competence.