Economist (Multiple Duty Stations)
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), part of the UN Secretariat's Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO), support countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs. This reform-driven initiative, recalibrated in 2026, focuses on data, digital innovation, and a mission-driven culture. The Economist role collaborates internally and externally to advance sustainable development through economic analysis and policy advice.
Job Purpose
The Economist's purpose is to monitor, analyze, and advise on economic trends, policies, and developments to support informed economic decision-making and development strategies within UN Resident Coordinator Offices. This involves conducting research, preparing analytical reports, and evaluating the impact of economic, social, environmental, and geopolitical developments. The role contributes to advancing sustainable development by providing economic analysis, policy advice, SDG monitoring, and analytical support for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. The incumbent analyzes political and economic developments to inform policy decisions and supports UN Country Team engagement with various stakeholders, fostering integrated approaches to development.
Responsibilities
Conduct applied economic research, modeling, and policy analysis, including data collection, integration, and visualization for planning and decision-making. Perform cross-sectoral economic analysis using macroeconomic models and data from various institutions to support policy recommendations. Design and estimate econometric models to assess policy impacts and develop analytical frameworks for macroeconomic indicators, especially in data-scarce environments. Monitor and analyze economic trends, financial system vulnerabilities, and market dynamics at various levels, providing findings and recommendations. Evaluate the impact of global developments and macroeconomic fluctuations on national and regional economic conditions. Conduct research on political-economic trends, inclusive and sustainable development, and the impact of government policies and reforms. Support economic planning for climate resilience and sustainable resource management. Analyze poverty, inequality, and human capital development, and provide recommendations on labor mobility and migration policies. Engage with stakeholders, organize workshops, and facilitate knowledge exchange. Prepare briefing materials, reports, and policy briefs for high-level engagements and intergovernmental processes. Provide technical assistance and capacity building in economic affairs, and support sustainable finance initiatives. Engage in advocacy and communication on regional economic issues through reports, presentations, and outreach activities.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic affairs, including research, analysis, and policy formulation, is required. Demonstrated knowledge of global economic trends, sectoral issues, economic frameworks, socio-economic policy tools, fiscal policy, climate economics, and data analytics is necessary. Skills in interpreting economic outputs and translating them into policy recommendations are essential. Experience in managing stakeholder partnerships and developing capacity-building initiatives is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism: Sustainable development theories, independent research and analysis, data interpretation, problem-solving, gender sensitivity. Planning and Organizing: Goal setting, prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, time management. Communication: Clear and effective speaking and writing, active listening, tailoring communication to the audience, information sharing.