Senior Economics Affairs Adviser

United Nations; Xico; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international organization is seeking a Senior Economics Affairs Adviser to lead economic analysis initiatives and support intergovernmental bodies. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in economics or a related field and experience in developing economic strategies. Responsibilities include managing a team of economists, providing technical guidance, and representing the organization at international meetings. This position offers a dynamic environment where strategic planning and strong analytical skills are essential.

Formación

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in economics or a related field is required.
• First-level university degree plus qualifying experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
• Proven experience in economic or sectoral analysis, supporting intergovernmental bodies.

Responsabilidades

• Leads and manages economic analysis programmes.
• Provides support on development issues to intergovernmental bodies.
• Develops relations with member governments on economic issues.
• Functions as head of an organizational unit and attends to administrative matters.

Conocimientos

Economic analysis

Strategic planning

Technical guidance

Communication

Data analysis

Educación

Advanced university degree in economics or related field

Descripción del empleo

This position is located in the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

The incumbent is posted in Mexico City.

The Senior Economics Affairs Adviser reports to the Executive Secretary.

Responsibilities

• Economic or sectoral analysis
  • Leads or participates in the formulation, organization and management of mandated programmes of economic analysis and the formulation of possible economic strategies, policies and actions for adoption by the international community.
  • Leads or 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.
  • Supervises a team of staff economists undertaking economic analysis and institutional position documents.
  • Commission 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 United Nations.
  • Prepares speeches for senior staff and makes presentations on economic issues for specialist or non-specialist audiences.
• Intergovernmental support
  • Provides direct substantive support on development issues to intergovernmental bodies (such as the General Assembly, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Economic and Social Council, the Trade and Development Board, the regional commissions and the subsidiary bodies of each) by offering strategic advice, giving technical guidance and assisting in developing a consensus.
  • Manages the work unit's contribution to the preparation and management of meetings of intergovernmental bodies.
  • Represents the organizational unit at international, regional and national meetings on development issues.
• Technical cooperation
  • Develops and maintains relations with senior officials of member governments and ensures a response to requests for advice and / or assistance on economic issues and policies.
  • Negotiates with donor and recipient governments on technical assistance programmes and projects.
  • Organizes and coordinates cooperation among Member States on economic programmes or issues.
  • Leads or participates in technical cooperation missions.
• Programme support
  • Functions as the head of an organizational unit.
  • Contributes to the formulation of the medium‑term plan, the programme of work and the budget of the unit and participate in the formulation of the organization's overall programme of work and other similar endeavours.
  • Attends to various administrative matters concerning the larger organizational unit (Section or Division).
  • Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data‑driven planning, decision‑making, presentation and reporting.
  • Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• 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 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.

Managerial Competencies

• VISION: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
• EMPOWERING OTHERS: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members' input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.

Education

Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in economics or related field.

A first‑level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.