Economic Affairs Officer [Temporary] (T535)

Economic Affairs Officer [Temporary] (T535)

This position is located in the Economic Development Unit at the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Subregional Headquarters in Mexico City.
The Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of the Unit.
**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Economic Development Unit, the Economic Affairs Officer will be 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 organizational unit 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:

- Collect and analyse data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
- 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.
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- Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.
Competencies
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Planning& 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics or related area 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 evidence-based economic policy formulation is required.
One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC.




For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required; and fluency of Spanish is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment

Special Notice

- This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of 3 months with possibility of extension.
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
The United Nations places no r

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