Senior Economic Affairs Analyst – Sustainable Development Finance

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The UN Secretariat, within the Financing for Development Office, seeks an Economic Affairs Officer to monitor economic developments and advise on public investment and development banks. You will design studies, conduct analysis, and draft inputs for reports and publications, supporting intergovernmental bodies and meetings.

You will organize expert meetings, prepare presentations, and provide training, contributing to the branch's mandate and global development goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master's) in economics or a related field is required; a first-level degree with two additional years' qualifying experience may be accepted.
• Seven years of experience in economic research, analysis, policy formulation, or application of economic principles in development programs is required; experience related to public investment and public development banks is desirable.
• Proficiency in English and French is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze economic developments and emerging issues in financing for sustainable development, focusing on public investment and development banks.
• Conduct studies and economic analysis, contributing to reports, technical papers, and publications.
• Provide substantive support to the General Assembly and ECOSOC, and service inter‑agency meetings related to the FfD follow‑up process.
• Formulate proposals for development strategies and policy recommendations.
• Organize expert group meetings and seminars, including drafting reports and providing administrative support.
• Prepare speeches and presentations for senior staff, and review inputs from junior staff.
• Undertake training activities and perform other assigned duties, including administrative tasks.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Economic theory application

Independent research

Data analysis

Policy formulation

Presentation skills

Meeting organization

Education

Master's degree in economics

Bachelor's degree + 2 years qualifying experience

Job description

The UN Secretariat, within the Financing for Development Office, seeks an Economic Affairs Officer to monitor economic developments and advise on public investment and development banks. You will design studies, conduct analysis, and draft inputs for reports and publications, supporting intergovernmental bodies and meetings.

You will organize expert meetings, prepare presentations, and provide training, contributing to the branch's mandate and global development goals.