Economic Affairs Job at United Nation New York

This position is located in the New York Office of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The incumbent will provide support to the integration of UNCTAD’S overall programme on trade and development as well as its interrelated issues in the areas of finance, technology, investment and sustainable development. The Economic Affairs Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, UNCTAD New York Office, and will receive the overall guidance of the Director, Office of the Secretary-General of UNCTAD.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Economic or sector analysis:
– Monitors economic developments in the area of work of UNCTAD and identifies recurrent and emerging issues of concern to the work programme of UNCTAD.
– Works together with substantive Divisions for the formulation of relevant policy recommendations, messaging and dissemination activities for use in New York processes resulting from UNCTAD’s work. Identifies opportunities for dissemination of UNCTAD’s work and needs for inputs of UNCTAD and makes relevant recommendations to management and substantive Divisions. Develops draft policy recommendations pertaining to the programme of work of UNCTAD in New York.
– Formulates proposals for development strategies, policies and measures for presentation to stakeholders in New York, particularly the Second Committee, regional groups and individual delegations, in consultation with colleagues in Geneva.
– Attends international, regional, and national meetings, in particular those held in New York to hold discussions with representatives of various stakeholders and contribute the perspective of UNCTAD’s work.
– Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on issues of relevance to the work programme of UNCTAD.
– Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by the SG or DSG of UNCTAD, Chief of the New York Office, or as required, by UNCTAD Directors.