Economist
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Quito, Ecuador, operates under the UN's global reform to enhance the UN Development System's effectiveness in achieving the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. Empowered by an independent Resident Coordinator, RCOs support national development priorities. This role, situated within the RCO, contributes to the UN 2.0 shift, focusing on data, digital innovation, and strategic foresight.
Job Purpose
The Economist provides substantive economic analysis and evidence-based advice to support sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing in Ecuador. This involves researching and analyzing economic and social data, identifying challenges and opportunities for SDG acceleration, and supporting the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team with policy options. The role also involves implementing global guidelines, contributing to integrated SDG analysis, and preparing knowledge products. Additionally, the Economist supports partnerships and engagement with national counterparts and stakeholders, contributes to the UN sustainable development programming cycle, and facilitates knowledge management and learning on economic transformation and SDG financing.
Responsibilities
The Economist's primary responsibility is to provide substantive economic analysis and evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing. This includes researching and analyzing economic and social data, identifying trends, and supporting the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team with policy options for SDG acceleration. The role involves implementing global guidelines, contributing to integrated SDG analysis, and preparing various knowledge products. Furthermore, the Economist supports partnerships and engagement with national counterparts and stakeholders, including government institutions, IFIs, and the private sector. They also contribute economic and financing analysis to the UN sustainable development programming cycle, including the UN Country Analysis and Cooperation Framework, and support knowledge management and learning activities related to economic transformation and SDG financing.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in economic research, analysis, policy, or a related development cooperation field is required. Experience in economic/policy analysis, translating trends into policy options, and supporting strategic planning or financing solutions is essential. Experience with inclusive approaches, UN inter-agency coordination, and knowledge management is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism in applying sustainable development theories, analytical and evaluative skills for research, data collection and interpretation, and problem-solving. Accountability for responsibilities and commitments. Planning and organizing skills, including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and managing time efficiently. Ability to incorporate gender perspectives and ensure equal participation.