Economist

UN Secretariat; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 360,000,000 - 540,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economist will provide evidence-based analysis to the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in Jakarta, focusing on SDG status, economic transformation, green & just transitions, digital transformation and SDG financing.

You will develop policy papers, coordinate flagship reports and support advocacy with government, IFIs and the private sector to advance the SDGs in Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Economics with strong analytic background.
• Seven years in sustainable development policy and economic analysis.
• Experience in development cooperation and SDG financing desirable.
• Strong writing and analytical skills; coord. multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise RC and UNCT on SDG acceleration and economic transformation.
• Coordinate UNCT efforts on SDG financing and integrated SDG programming.
• Develop policy papers and prepare flagship reports for advocacy.
• Support partnerships with government, IFIs and the private sector.
• Perform data analysis and visualization for planning and reporting.

Skills

Professionalism

Planning & Organizing

Leadership

Data analysis

Research

Interpreting data

Gender mainstreaming

Strategic thinking

Partnerships

Education

Master's degree in Economics

First-level degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Organizational context: The UN Secretariat's Resident Coordinator System (RCS) has been reformed to enhance the UN Development System's effectiveness in achieving the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCOs), led by empowered Resident Coordinators, support countries in their development priorities. This role is within the UN RCO in Jakarta, Indonesia, reporting to the Head of the RCO.

Job purpose: This role supports the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) and UN Country Team (UNCT) in Jakarta by providing evidence-based analysis on SDG status and acceleration, focusing on economic transformation, green and just transitions, digital transformation, and SDG financing. The incumbent will advise on policies and strategies to achieve SDGs, leveraging UN system expertise and partnerships. Key contributions include developing policy papers, coordinating flagship reports, analyzing economic trends, and identifying innovative financing mechanisms. The role also involves supporting advocacy efforts, fostering partnerships with national counterparts and international financial institutions, and contributing to the UN's integrated programming cycle to advance the economic transformation agenda and SDG financing in Indonesia.

Responsibilities: The Economist will provide substantive advice to the RC and UNCT on SDG acceleration, economic transformation (including green/just transitions, digital transformation, future of work), and SDG financing. This involves researching and analyzing best practices, providing guidance on global tools, and supporting policy development to achieve SDGs. The role includes coordinating UNCT efforts on SDG acceleration and financing, developing policy papers, and preparing UN flagship reports. Additionally, the Economist will support advocacy for partnerships with government, IFIs, and the private sector, and coordinate the development of integrated SDG programming cycles, including UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and joint programmes. Knowledge management around SDG acceleration and financing is also a key responsibility, involving promoting collaboration and sharing best practices within the UN system and beyond. Data analysis and visualization for planning and reporting are also required.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Economics is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. A background in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is advantageous.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development policy, economic research, and analysis is required. Experience in development cooperation or a related field is essential. Familiarity with development economics, the SDGs, and SDG financing is desirable. Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, strong analytical and writing skills, and proficiency in data analysis software are also beneficial.

Skills: Professionalism, Planning and Organizing, Leadership, ability to apply sustainable development theories, data collection and analysis, research and analysis, interpreting data, gender mainstreaming, goal setting, time management, strategic thinking, conflict resolution, driving change, and fostering partnerships.

Required languages: English, French

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