Chief of Unit

UN Atlas; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UN Atlas seeks a senior leader to implement the Policy Integration Unit's work program and act as the secretariat for the FfDF. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, coherence with the 2030 Agenda, and coordination with divisions to advance financing for development outcomes.

You will supervise staff, oversee budgeting and performance reporting, and contribute to intergovernmental consultations. Strong leadership and development expertise are essential in this UN setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in economics or a related field.
• A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted as an alternative.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in economic research, analysis, policy formulation, or application of economic principles in development programs.
• Experience with UN intergovernmental processes is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement the Policy Integration Unit's work program and act as secretariat for the FfDF.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and coherence with development agendas; facilitate integration of FfDF outcomes into high-level forums.
• Plan, oversee and manage the Unit's substantive work and activities in coordination with other divisions and stakeholders.
• Supervise and conduct programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Provide substantive support for intergovernmental consultations; manage budgeting and performance reporting; evaluate staff.
• Manage, guide, develop and train staff; foster teamwork; participate in meetings to provide expertise on financing for development; lead resource mobilization.

Connaissances

Leadership

Policy formulation

Planning & organizing

Intergovernmental processes

Economic research & analysis

Resource mobilization

Teamwork

Professionalism

Financing for Development expertise

Formation

Master's degree in economics or related field

Description du poste

Organizational context

The Policy Integration Unit, within the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) at the UN Secretariat, supports the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO). FSDO provides secretariat support for follow-up and implementation of Financing for Development conferences and the 2030 Agenda. The Department fosters international cooperation for sustainable development, supporting intergovernmental bodies, analyzing trends, and assisting Member States in policy implementation.

Job purpose

This role is responsible for implementing the work program of the Policy Integration Unit, serving as the core secretariat for the Economic and Social Council's forum on financing for development follow-up (FfDF). The incumbent will assist in designing and organizing the FfDF, ensuring stakeholder engagement, coherence with development agendas, and that outcomes feed into high-level forums. The role involves planning, overseeing, and managing the Unit's substantive work, ensuring timely and coordinated execution. It also includes providing substantive support for intergovernmental consultations, managing programmatic and administrative tasks, preparing budgets, reporting on performance, and evaluating staff. Furthermore, the position requires managing, guiding, developing, and training staff, fostering teamwork, and representing the Unit in relevant meetings, while also leading resource mobilization efforts.

Responsibilities

The Chief of Unit will implement the Policy Integration Unit's work program, acting as the secretariat for the FfDF. Key responsibilities include assisting in the design and organization of the FfDF, ensuring stakeholder engagement and coherence with development agendas, and facilitating the integration of FfDF outcomes into high-level political forums. The role involves planning, overseeing, and managing the Unit's substantive work and activities in coordination with other divisions and stakeholders. The incumbent will supervise and conduct programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts, ensuring high-quality outputs. Additionally, the position requires providing substantive support for intergovernmental consultations, managing administrative tasks such as budgeting and performance reporting, and evaluating staff. The role also entails managing, guiding, developing, and training staff, fostering teamwork, and participating in relevant meetings to provide expertise on financing for development issues. Leading resource identification and mobilization is also a key responsibility.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted as an alternative.

Work experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in economic research, analysis, policy formulation, or application of economic principles in development programs is required. Experience with UN intergovernmental processes, particularly concerning financing for development outcomes and the 2030 Agenda, is desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Leadership, Vision, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, Economic research and analysis, Policy formulation, Intergovernmental processes, Financing for Development expertise, Resource mobilization.

Required languages

English, French