Economic Affairs, P2 at Department of Operational Support

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Department of Operational Support (DOS) provides operational support to UN Secretariat entities globally, including advisory, operational and transactional support services and, where needed, exercises delegated authority on behalf of clients. DOS supports the entire UN Secretariat, consisting of almost entities located around the globe. RSCE/Kelly StrunkUnder-Secretary-General Dr. Atul Khare delivered a town hall to the United Nations Entebbe Support Base (UNESB) in front of the Regional Training and Conference Centre, Entebbe. LEADERSHIP The Department of Operational Support is currently led by Under-Secretary-General Mr. Atul Khare.Responsibilities The Young Professionals Programme examination in Economic Affairs covers a wide range of topics in the areas of fundamental concepts from microeconomics, macroeconomics, economics of growth and sustainable development, climate and ocean economics, economics of international trade and finance, quantitative economic analysis and econometrics, resources and environmental economics, and other areas of the economic discipline covered economic affairs arms of the United Nations. Those successful in the examination could be assigned to a job that covers any or a combination of these areas. Some of the key responsibilities of an Associate Economic Affairs Officer include (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Associate Officers.):Economic and/or sector analysis: Collects, evaluates, interprets, and analyses qualitative and quantitative socio-economic information obtained from a variety of sources and pertaining to particular sectors, countries, regions, or sustainable development topics.Prepares or helps to prepare drafts of analytical studies of economic and sustainable development issues pertaining to sector, country, region, and the world as a whole, and of policies necessary to deal with these issues (e.g., analysis of economic growth, resource efficiency, resilience to economic and environmental shocks, trends in implementation of the agenda and the SDGs).Prepares briefing notes, inputs to speeches, and other such material on topical economic and sustainable development issues in a form that is readily accessible by non-specialists.Maintains databases covering both quantitative and qualitative information and programmes necessary for management and organization of such databases.Assists in designing, testing, using, and carrying out necessary modification of econometric models and other sustainable development policy support tools.Assists in organizing and servicing expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on topical economic and sustainable development issues. Intergovernmental support: Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies.Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares their summary reports and other relevant output.Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to various economic and sustainable development issue related meetings.Assists in organizing panels, round tables, etc. necessary for inter-governmental processes pertaining to economic and sustainable development issues. Technical cooperation: Compiles and analyses data and other information necessary for preparing relevant technical cooperation project proposals in the area of economic and sustainable development. Uses systems analysis for integrated planning and development scenarios.Participates in drafting of technical cooperation programmes and projects.Prepares material necessary for approval of regional, country or sector specific technical cooperation projects.Monitors, backstops, supports the implementation of and assesses the implementation of approved technical cooperation programmes and projects. General: Conducts data analysis for a variety of reasons; and keeps abreast of latest tools and techniques to do so.Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services.Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally. RequirementsCompetenciesProfessionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievementsDemonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matterIs conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving resultsIs motivated by professional rather than personal concernsShows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challengesRemains calm in stressful situationsTakes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technologyUnderstands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the OfficeActively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasksShows willingness to learn new technology Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategiesIdentifies priority activities and assignmentsAdjusts priorities as requiredAllocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing workForesees risks and allows for contingencies when planningMonitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessaryUses time efficiently Education At least a first-level university degree (i.e., Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree of at least three years) in an area of study relevant to Economics. Candidates with an advanced degree are encouraged to apply. Degrees accepted must be in Economics or a related field, in one of the following areas (to be selected from the “Main Course of Study” dropdown menu):Social & Behavioural Science; Mathematics & Statistics; Business & Administration; Environmental Protection; Agriculture, Forestry & FisheryImportant: when preparing your application in Inspira, if you do not see your exact degree listed, please choose the field of study that is closest to your degree, from the “Field of Study” and “Main Course of Study” dropdown menus; then type the exact title in original language as well as its translation in English or French in the additional comment boxes. Do NOT select “other” for main course of study or field of study (or you will be automatically disqualified).¿ Work Experience No work experience is required. Relevant work experience may be taken into consideration as an additional screening criteria when more than 60 candidates from the same country apply to the same exam area. Languages Fluency (speaking, reading, writing, understanding fluently) in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.