Assistant Economic Affairs Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the Trade Facilitation Section, Trade Logistics Branch, Division of Technology and Logistics at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. The Assistant Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Head of the Section, contributing to the organization's work in trade and logistics.
Job Purpose
The Assistant Economic Affairs Officer supports the Trade Facilitation Section by conducting economic and sector analysis related to trade facilitation, supply chains, and trade digitalization. This involves collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases, assisting with econometric models, and drafting analytical studies. The role also provides crucial support for intergovernmental processes, including preparing inputs for reports and servicing meetings. Furthermore, the position contributes to technical cooperation efforts by assisting in the preparation and monitoring of projects aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and supply chain resilience. The role encompasses general duties and administrative tasks necessary for the unit's service delivery and includes opportunities for on-the-job training.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Economic Affairs Officer is responsible for economic and sector analysis, including collecting, evaluating, and interpreting socio-economic data on trade facilitation, supply chains, and digitalization. This involves maintaining databases, assisting with econometric models, and drafting analytical studies. The role also supports intergovernmental processes by preparing inputs for reports and summary materials in English and French, and assisting in the organization of panels and meetings. In technical cooperation, the officer supports the preparation and monitoring of projects related to trade facilitation and supply chain resilience. General duties include performing administrative tasks and participating in training activities.
Work Experience
For candidates with an advanced degree, professional work experience is not required, but relevant experience in economic research, analysis, policy formulation, or development programs is desirable. For candidates with a first-level degree, a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required. Experience in trade facilitation, organizing meetings, or working within international organizations is also desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Commitment to Continuous Learning, economic theories, data collection, research, analysis, report writing, database management, econometric modeling, intergovernmental support, technical cooperation project support.