Economist
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Cairo operates under the UN Secretariat's reformed Development System, supporting Egypt's development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of the UN 2.0 shift, the RCO focuses on data, digital innovation, and strategic foresight, reporting to the Head of RCO and collaborating with the SDG Coordination Division.
Job Purpose
This Economist role supports the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) and UN Country Team (UNCT) in Cairo by providing substantive economic analysis and evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing. The incumbent will research and analyze economic data, identify policy options, and support the implementation of global guidelines. Key contributions include informing UNCT strategies, facilitating partnerships with national counterparts and stakeholders, and integrating economic and financing analysis into the UN sustainable development programming cycle. The role also involves contributing to knowledge management and learning on these critical development areas, ensuring data-driven decision-making and effective UN support for national development priorities.
Responsibilities
The Economist provides 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 developing policy options to accelerate SDG progress. The role supports the implementation of global guidelines, prepares analytical notes and reports, and monitors national and global economic developments. It also involves conducting analysis on the private sector's role in economic transformation and SDG financing, and researching innovative financing approaches. Furthermore, the Economist supports partnerships and engagement with national counterparts, UN entities, IFIs, and other stakeholders. This includes contributing economic and financing analysis to the UN Country Analysis and Cooperation Framework, supporting joint programmes, and participating in knowledge management activities to enhance understanding and application of sustainable development principles.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in economic research, analysis, policy, or a related development field is required. Experience in economic/policy analysis, translating trends into actionable products, and working with multiple stakeholders is essential. Experience in SDG financing, development finance, or innovative financing approaches is desirable. Experience supporting strategic planning, policy development, or resource mobilization is also beneficial.
Skills
Professionalism, conceptual and analytical skills, data collection and analysis, research, strategic thinking, planning and organizing, effective communication (written and verbal), accountability, gender mainstreaming, and knowledge management.