UNECA Economic Affairs Officer Job Vacancy in Kigali, Rwanda

Job Title: Economic Affairs
Officer, P4

Department/ Office: Economic Commission
for Africa

Duty Station: KIGALI

Posting Period: 8 October 2013-7
December 2013

Job Opening number: 13-ECO-ECA-31171-R-KIGALI(G)

United Nations Core
Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational
Setting and Reporting

This position is
located in the Sub-regional Data Centre for Eastern Africa of the United Nations
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in Kigali, Rwanda. The Economic Affairs
Officer reports to the Chief, Sub-Regional Data Centre (P5).

Responsibilities

Within delegated
authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Monitors
economic developments in a defined area and identifies recurrent and
emerging issues of concern to the member States;
Designs
and conducts studies of selected issues in economic development and draft
resulting reports;
Interprets
and applies results of econometric modelling to analysis of economic
prospects and policies;
Develops
draft policy recommendations pertaining to area of work;
Formulates
proposals for development strategies, policies and measures for
presentation to intergovernmental bodies and others;
Attends
international, regional, and national meetings to hold discussions with
representatives of other institutions;
Organizes
expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues;
Prepares
speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff;
Provides
substantive support on economic issues to intergovernmental bodies;
Represents
organizational unit at international, regional and national meetings;
Designs
and monitors technical cooperation projects;
Undertakes
missions to member states, either alone or as a participant in a diverse
team, as part of the Organization’s technical cooperation activities;
Prepares
global, regional, national or sector analyses that provide a basis for
advising national governments on economic development issues;
Conducts
training seminars and workshops for government officials and others;
Formulates
technical modalities for the evaluation of individual technical
cooperation projects;
Supports
junior staff, reviewing their work and providing feedback; Performs other
related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks
necessary for the final delivery of the Sub-Regional Data Centre’s
service.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:

Strong
background in economics and research.
Ability
to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic
and sustainable development.
Ability
to prepare in-depth qualitative and quantitative analyses of diverse
aspects of the development challenges faced by developing countries and
formulate sound policy proposals, recommend project activities, develop
well-designed programmes of analysis of development issues, provide
guidance and leadership to less senior staff.
Ability
to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability,
validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources.
Ability
to identify and develop sources for data collection.
Strong
background in economics and research, as demonstrated by a proven
track-record in terms of peer-review publications.
Shows
pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence
and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns;
shows
persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm
in stressful situations.
Takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the
equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

TEAMWORK:

Works
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
solicits
input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
is
willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
supports
and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions
may not entirely reflect own position;
shares
credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
shortcomings.

PLANNING AND
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.

Education

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

Work 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.
Experience
in the sub-regional level on issues of concern is highly desirable.
Qualifying
years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the
first-level university degree recognized by the United Nations.

Languages

Fluency
in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French,
(both oral and written) is required;
knowledge
of the other is desirable.
Knowledge
of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Method

Evaluation
of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be
followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Staff members are
subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or
her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new
functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

United Nations
Considerations

The United Nations
shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate
in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The
United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS
DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION,
INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT
CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

How to Apply

Interested
candidates are required to follow the link below to apply

https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=31171&

Closing Date: Saturday, 07 December
2013