Senior Economist - Temporary Job Opening (6 Months), P5

United Nations - UN | Staff | Resident Coordinator System
Closing: 06 Jan 2026 7 days remaining
Location: Brasilia, Brazil

Overview

Coordinates evidence-based Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) analysis and provides substantive advice on innovative economic and SDG policies to Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams, as well as national counterparts.


Tasks Summary
  • Directs research, analysis, consolidation and presentation of SDG-related data and best practices
  • Leads research, analysis, and consolidation of macroeconomic, social, and environmental data to identify bottlenecks and develop integrated scenarios
  • Oversees identification and analysis of issues impacting multiple SDGs and proposes 'accelerator interventions'
  • Directs assessment of sustainable development trade-offs, risk factors, and early-warning indicators
  • Supervises collection and analysis of data on UN country-level operations
  • Manages research, development, and presentation of policy papers and knowledge-based tools
  • Coordinates preparation of UN flagship reports
  • Oversees monitoring of regional and global economic trends and their implications for SDGs
  • Guides substantive support to RC/UNCT on SDG-related issues, including MAPS processes
  • Leads identification of issues and recommendations for UNCT operations optimization
  • Elicits, evaluates, and consolidates policy options from UNCT members
  • Provides substantive support to RC/UNCT for national development priorities and UN system-wide coherence
  • Plans and directs in-country UN Cooperation Framework interagency mechanisms
  • Ensures effective engagement of counterparts, including private sector, civil society, and development partners.

Experience Requirements

Experience in economic analysis and policy advice related to sustainable development and SDGs.


Qualification Requirements
Other Details

Contract Duration: 6 Months

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