25 oct
United Nations
Santiago
This position is located in the Division for Gender Affairs. The Associate Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Social Affairs Officer of the Division for Gender Affairs.
**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of the Social Affairs Officer of the Division, the Associate Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
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 particular sectors, countries, regions or development topics.
- Maintains databases and programmes for database management and organizes non-quantitative information.
- Assists in the design, testing, operation and modification of econometric 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 intergovernmental 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 sectoral technical cooperation projects.
- Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.
- Collect and analyze 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.
- Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts,
tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
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
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics related fields 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.
Job - Specific Qualification
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
Experience in social policy design, evaluation and implementation is desirable.
Some experience in national care systems is desirable.
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 this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Assessment
Special Notice
- 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.
- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization,
unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and
▶️ Associate Economic Affairs Officer [temporary]
🖊️ United Nations
📍 Santiago