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Posting Title:Economic Affairs Officer, P4
Job Code Title:ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
Department/ Office:Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Duty Station:BRASILIA
Posting Period:20 May 2015-19 July 2015
Job Opening number:15-ECO-ECLAC-43330-R-BRASILIA(G)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes supporting the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org, for further information.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Brasilia Office, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties: Economic or sector analysis
Monitors economic developments in a defined area and identifies recurrent and emerging issues of concern to the United Nations.Designs and conducts studies of selected issues in economic development and draft resulting reports.Interprets and applies results of econometric modelling to analysis of economic prospects and policies.Develops draft policy recommendations pertaining to area of work.Formulates proposals for development strategies, policies and measures for presentation to intergovernmental bodies and others.Attends international, regional, and national meetings to hold discussions with representatives of other institutions.Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues.Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.Intergovernmental support
Provides substantive support on economic issues to intergovernmental bodies (such as the General Assembly, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Economic and Social Council, the Trade and Development Board, the regional commissions and the subsidiary bodies of each).Represents the Office at international, regional and national meetings.Technical cooperation
Designs and monitors technical cooperation projects.Undertakes missions to member states, either alone or as a participant in a diverse team, as part of the Organization's technical cooperation activities.Prepares global, regional, national or sector analyses that provide a basis for advising national governments on economic development issues.Conducts training seminars and workshops for government officials and others.Formulates technical modalities for the evaluation of individual technical cooperation projects.General
Supports junior staff, reviewing their work and providing feedback.Participates in intra- and inter-Departmental undertakings of broader concern to represent the views or interests of the organizational unit.Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit's service.;Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economics such as economic development, macroeconomics, international trade or industrial policies in one or more of these sectors is highly desirable. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Ability to work with government authorities and officials, to maintain contact and exchange with researchers on the field. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required. Experience in International Trade, Economic Development, Macroeconomics, Industrial and Technological Policies or Sustainable Development is highly desirable. Experience in working with Brazil and its economy would be an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, advanced level of English is required, as confirmed by relevant exams, if required. Reading and writing at advanced levels in Portuguese and Spanish is highly desirable. Basic knowledge of French would be an asset.
Assessment Method
Suitable candidates will be invited for competency-based interviews and other assessment method.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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