Economic Affair Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the Policy Analysis and Development Branch of the Financing for Sustainable Development Office, part of the UN Secretariat's Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of the Policy Analysis and Development Branch, contributing to the office's mandate.
Job Purpose
The Economic Affairs Officer will monitor economic developments and emerging issues in financing for sustainable development, particularly public investment and development banks. This role involves designing and conducting studies, performing economic analysis, and drafting inputs for key reports and publications. The position also provides substantive support to intergovernmental bodies like the General Assembly and ECOSOC, services inter-agency meetings, and formulates policy recommendations. Additionally, the officer will organize expert meetings, prepare presentations, and undertake training, contributing to the overall objectives of the Financing for Development Office.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze economic developments and emerging issues in financing for sustainable development, focusing on public investment and development banks. Conduct studies and economic analysis, contributing to reports, technical papers, and publications. Provide substantive support to the General Assembly and ECOSOC, and service inter-agency meetings related to the FfD follow-up process. Formulate proposals for development strategies and policy recommendations. Organize expert group meetings and seminars, including drafting reports and providing administrative support. Prepare speeches and presentations for senior staff, and review inputs from junior staff. Undertake training activities and perform other assigned duties, including administrative tasks.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of experience in economic research, analysis, policy formulation, or application of economic principles in development programs is required. Experience in policy analysis related to public investment and public development banks, and in publishing on financing for sustainable development policies, is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, communication, teamwork, economic theory application, independent research, data analysis, policy formulation, presentation skills, meeting organization.