Overview
The Economic Affairs Officer will monitor economic developments related to financing for sustainable development, conduct studies, and develop policy recommendations. The role supports intergovernmental bodies and contributes to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Key Responsibilities
- - Monitors economic developments on issues related to financing for sustainable development.
- - Designs and conducts studies of selected issues in economic development and drafts reports.
- - Develops draft policy recommendations pertaining to financing for development.
- - Formulates proposals for development strategies, policies and measures.
- - Attends international, regional, and national meetings.
- - Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, etc.
- - Organizes consultative and other meetings related to the implementation of the Conference outcome.
- - Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.
- - Ensures proper follow-up for Sevilla Platform for Action (SPA) initiatives.
- - Provides substantive support on financing for sustainable development issues to intergovernmental bodies.
- - Represents FSDO at international, regional and national meetings.
- - Supports junior staff, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
- - Participates in intra- and inter-Departmental undertakings.
- - Performs other related duties as required.
- - Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required. At least three years of experience in research and policy analysis on global or regional financing for sustainable development policies is required. Experience in building strategic partnerships and alliances is desirable. Experience servicing or supporting intergovernmental negotiations and discussions is desirable.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics or related field is required. 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.
