ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening), P3

Overview

The Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for conducting socio-economic analysis, interpreting economic models, and drafting technical papers on trade and economic development. The role also involves participating in technical cooperation missions and organizing training seminars.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information.
• Interprets and applies econometric models to analyze trends and policy effects.
• Drafts inputs for technical papers and analytical studies.
• Identifies and analyzes policy proposals.
• Attends meetings to collect information and discuss with colleagues.
• Assists in organizing expert group meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepares speeches and inputs for senior staff presentations.
• Participates in missions on development issues.
• Organizes training seminars for national experts.
• Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects.
• Monitors, backstops, and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.
• Performs other related duties as required, including administrative tasks.
• Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities.

Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required. Experience in working with international trade and trade policy data including non-tariff measures is desirable. Experience in the quantitative analysis of data using econometric methods and statistical packages (e.g. Stata) is desirable. At least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and administration, including organization of meetings and financial aspects is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in economics or related field in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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