| Posting Title: | ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P4 |
| Job Code Title: | ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development |
| Duty Station: | GENEVA |
| Posting Period: | 10 July 2018 - 23 August 2018 |
| Job Opening Number: | 18-Economic Affairs-UNITED NAT-97309-R-Geneva (G) |
| Staffing Exercise | N/A |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
This position is located in the Unit for Economic
Cooperation and Integration among Developing Countries (ECIDC) in the
Division of Globalization and Development Strategies (DGDS), at the
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva.
Responsibilities
Within
delegated authority and working directly with the Senior Economic
Affairs Officer of the Unit, the incumbent will undertake research and
analysis and provide advisory assistance on the emerging Southern
economies and their economic interdependence, the development
opportunities and policy challenges this creates and the links between
South-South integration and regional and global economic developments.
The incumbent will perform the following specific duties:
Economic Research and Analysis
•Leads and coordinates quantitative research and analytical studies on the trade and industrialization dimensions of Southern growth and integration, paying particular attention to the opportunities and challenges associated with regional value chains.
•Takes a lead role in preparing inputs for reports being prepared by the Unit on trade and industrialization dimensions of South-South integration and cooperation.
•Leads and coordinates quantitative research on the links between South-South trade integration and economic diversification.
•Prepares policy recommendations on how to build stronger trade, investment and technology linkages among developing countries to support economic diversification.
•Prepares and coordinates policy briefs on South-South trade and industrialization issues.
Intergovernmental Support
•Assesses developments and discussions in regional and multilateral economic institutions, including the WTO, with likely impacts on South-South trade.
•Collaborates with other parts of UN System working on issues of South-South trade and industrialization cooperation and provides advisory assistance as requested.
•Takes a lead role in organizing inter-governmental meetings, panels and seminars undertaken by the Unit.
General
•Supervises junior staff and consultants, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
•Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the Unit’s service.
Economic Research and Analysis
•Leads and coordinates quantitative research and analytical studies on the trade and industrialization dimensions of Southern growth and integration, paying particular attention to the opportunities and challenges associated with regional value chains.
•Takes a lead role in preparing inputs for reports being prepared by the Unit on trade and industrialization dimensions of South-South integration and cooperation.
•Leads and coordinates quantitative research on the links between South-South trade integration and economic diversification.
•Prepares policy recommendations on how to build stronger trade, investment and technology linkages among developing countries to support economic diversification.
•Prepares and coordinates policy briefs on South-South trade and industrialization issues.
Intergovernmental Support
•Assesses developments and discussions in regional and multilateral economic institutions, including the WTO, with likely impacts on South-South trade.
•Collaborates with other parts of UN System working on issues of South-South trade and industrialization cooperation and provides advisory assistance as requested.
•Takes a lead role in organizing inter-governmental meetings, panels and seminars undertaken by the Unit.
General
•Supervises junior staff and consultants, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
•Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the Unit’s service.
•Professionalism:
Knowledge of trade and industrial development, and how these relate to
international economic issues and development, particularly regarding
their implications for economic cooperation and integration among
developing countries. Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in
different sectors of economic and sustainable development. 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. Strong research and
drafting skills and the ability to translate research into policy
recommendations. 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.
•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.
•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.
Advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics or
related field. A Ph.D. in economics or related field is desirable. A
first-level university degree in combination with two additional years
of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree.
A
minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional
experience related to economic development issues, including in
particular cooperation and integration among developing countries.
Experience in economic research and policy analysis of trade and
industrial development with a focus on economic integration and
development is desirable. A publication record on trade, industrial
development, and economic integration would be an advantage.
English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is
required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency based interview.
Staff
members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to
assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to
move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with
established rules and procedures.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 March 2018, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Viet Nam.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 March 2018, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Viet Nam.
According
to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the
paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity
of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and
integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the
United Nations if they have committed violations of international human
rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual
exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic
offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have
been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual
exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of
vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes,
including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or
politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual
abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual
nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
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 restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
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 restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’
BANK ACCOUNTS.
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