Economics Affairs Officer (Health Economist), P4

Overview

The Economic Affairs Officer (Health Economist) conducts health financing and macroeconomic analyses to inform evidence-based policy advice for Member States. The role provides technical support on health financing reforms, UHC strategies, and fiscal planning.

Tasks Summary

• Assess trends in health expenditure, fiscal allocations, efficiency of spending and fiscal space in member States.
• Conduct analytical studies and econometric assessments of health financing reform options.
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for member States.
• Prepare national, regional and sector analyses.
• Prepare policy briefs, technical reports, working papers, and contributions to ECA flagship publications.
• Provide technical and advisory support to Ministries of Finance, Health, Planning and Social Protection on health financing reforms and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) strategies.
• Support integration of health financing considerations into national development plans.
• Facilitate high-level policy dialogue among government counterparts, social partners, and development agencies.
• Support Member States in planning transition strategies from externally funded health programmes toward increased domestic financing.
• Design and deliver capacity-building programmes for government officials, local research institutions, and regional bodies.
• Conduct training workshops, expert group meetings and learning exchanges.
• Support long-term institutional capacity transfer strategies.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of multi-year technical cooperation projects.
• Contribute to the formulation of evaluation plans, methodologies and performance measurement frameworks.
• Coordinate with development partners to harmonize support to health financing reforms.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Undertake on-the-job and other training activities.
• Collect and analyse data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights.
• Participate in inter- and intra-divisional collaboration.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in health financing policy analysis, economic research or public financial management for health is required. Experience in designing or supporting social health insurance schemes, innovative financing mechanisms, or sector budget reforms is desirable. Experience working with governments, United Nations agencies, development partners or international organizations is desirable. 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in health economics, economics, public health economics, health policy or closely related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A PhD is an advantage. Additional training in public financial management, social protection, or macro-fiscal analysis is desirable. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of the other language (English or French) is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: one year

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