23 oct
United Nations
Santiago
**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the duties of an Associate Economic Affairs Officer are likely to fall mainly into one of the three functional areas below. (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Associate Economic Affairs Officers.)
ECONOMIC AND/OR SECTOR ANALYSIS:
- Collects, evaluates, interprets, analyses specified statistics and qualitative socio-economic information obtained from a variety of sources and pertaining to sectors, countries, regions or development topics, particularly those related to agricultural development.
- Maintains databases and programmes for database management and organizes non-quantitative information.
- Assists in the design, testing,
operation and adjustment of econometric and other quantitative economic models.
- Prepares briefing notes, inputs to speeches and similar material on economic or sector issues in a form that is meaningful to non-specialists.
- Prepares first drafts of sector, country or regional components of analytical studies on development issues and policies.
- Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc on development issues.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT:
- Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies.
- Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports and similar material.
- Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings.
- Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc on development issues for inter-governmental processes.
TECHNICAL COOPERATION:
- Compiles and analyses the data and other information necessary for the preparation of technical cooperation project proposals in the area of economic development.
- Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects.
- Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects.
- Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.
GENERAL:
- Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services;
- 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.
- TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics or related field.
A first level university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific Qualification
Relevant studies in agricultural economics or environmental economics is desirable.
A PhD is desirable.
Work Experience
Experience working in agricultural economics, rural development or related area with a focus on climate change, bioeconomy, or digitalization is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of Spanish is desirable. Knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
Assessment
Applicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their APs. Short-listed applicants might be contacted by the Hiring Manager for further assessment.
Special Notice
- This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of three months.
positions within those categories.
please refer to section 5 of ST/AI/2010/4Rev.1 on Temporary Appointments.
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