SENIOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P5 - United Nations | Switzerland

Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Office of the Secretary-General, the Senior Economic Affairs Officer will undertake the following functions:)

•  Leads or participates in the formulation, organization and management of UNCTAD’s mandated programmes of economic analysis and the formulation of possible economic strategies, policies and actions for adoption by the international community.
•  Leads and participates in the identification of new or emerging development issues of potential concern to the international community, particularly those of a regional or global nature, and designs and develops programmes to address them.
•  Assist the Chief of Office in supervising the team of the Office of the Secretary-General.
•  Commissions economic studies and analyses that cannot be undertaken internally.
•  Conceives, plans and manages expert group meetings, seminars and similar consultations that contribute to the finalization of the work unit’s outputs.
•  Finalizes reports on development for issuance by the UNCTAD..
•  Prepares speeches and statements for the Secretary-General and for senior staff, as well as news and communication items on the work of UNCTAD..
•  Makes presentations on economic issues for specialist or non-specialist audiences.
•  Provides direct substantive support on development issues to intergovernmental bodies by offering strategic advice, giving technical guidance and assisting in developing a consensus.
•  Manages, in coordination with the Chief, OSG, the contribution to the preparation and management of meetings of intergovernmental bodies.
•  Represents UNCTAD at international, regional and national meetings on development issues, when required.
•  Develops and maintains relations with relevant staff members and counterparts in delegations and ensures a response to requests for advice and/or assistance.
•  Negotiates with donor and recipient governments on technical assistance programmes and projects.
•  Organizes and coordinates cooperation among Member States on economic programmes or issues.
•  Attends to various administrative matters concerning the Office of the Secretary-General.
•  Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

•  Professionalism: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics and to prepare statements, speeches and communication items.
•  Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
•  Planning& Organizing:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
•  Leadership: is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
•  Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision.

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