Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Development System was reformed on January 1, 2019, to enhance its effectiveness in achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO) play a crucial role in this reform, supporting countries in their development priorities and SDG attainment. The position is based in the Multi-country office (MCO) for Mauritius and Seychelles, which focuses on the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Indian Ocean, including economic vulnerabilities and climate change impacts.
Job Overview:
The Senior Economist will serve as a key policy expert within the UN Resident Coordination Office, responsible for driving evidence-based policy analysis and strategic thinking to support the achievement of the SDGs in Mauritius and Seychelles. The role involves coordinating with national counterparts and the UN Country Team (UNCT) to understand sustainable development trends and challenges, providing substantive advice on economic resilience and climate financing, and leading the development of innovative SDG programs. The incumbent will report to the UN Resident Coordinator and the RCO Head of Office, ensuring that the UN's operational activities align with the 2030 Agenda.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development policy and economic analysis, with a proven record of producing high-quality reports and policy briefs. Familiarity with SIDS and/or MICs contexts and climate financing innovation is essential. Experience in program management related to development cooperation is desirable, along with a strong capacity for mobilizing partnerships with the private sector and academia.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics is required, with a preference for candidates holding a PhD. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in sustainable development policy and economic analysis. Candidates should have a strong background in authoring high-quality reports and documents, as well as experience in the context of SIDS and/or MICs, particularly regarding climate financing innovation. Experience in program management within development cooperation is also desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and French is required, as these are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another UN official language is considered an advantage. Fluency is defined as a rating of 'Fluent' in all four areas (reading, speaking, writing, and understanding), while knowledge is rated as 'Confident' in two of the four areas.
Additional Notes:
The appointment is for an initial period of one year, subject to extension based on funding availability. Staff members are expected to adhere to the authority of the Secretary-General and may be assigned to various functions throughout their careers. The UN is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. The recruitment process does not involve any fees, and the UN Secretariat is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
The United Nations Development System was reformed on January 1, 2019, to enhance its effectiveness in achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO) play a crucial role in this reform, supporting countries in their development priorities and SDG attainment. The position is based in the Multi-country office (MCO) for Mauritius and Seychelles, which focuses on the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Indian Ocean, including economic vulnerabilities and climate change impacts.
Job Overview:
The Senior Economist will serve as a key policy expert within the UN Resident Coordination Office, responsible for driving evidence-based policy analysis and strategic thinking to support the achievement of the SDGs in Mauritius and Seychelles. The role involves coordinating with national counterparts and the UN Country Team (UNCT) to understand sustainable development trends and challenges, providing substantive advice on economic resilience and climate financing, and leading the development of innovative SDG programs. The incumbent will report to the UN Resident Coordinator and the RCO Head of Office, ensuring that the UN's operational activities align with the 2030 Agenda.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in coordinating evidence-based policy analysis focused on SIDS/MICs to enhance understanding of sustainable development trends and challenges.
- Oversee the provision of advice on economic resilience, climate financing, and SDG policies to the Resident Coordinator and UNCTs.
- Lead the development of new SDG programs with a focus on investment and financing.
- Support partnership strengthening and development coordination led by the UN Resident Coordinator.
- Direct SDG knowledge generation and management, facilitating communities of practice and knowledge networks.
- Coordinate the preparation of UN flagship reports and ensure evidence-based policy recommendations are made.
- Manage research and analysis of sustainable development data and propose policy options to enhance SDG achievement.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development policy and economic analysis, with a proven record of producing high-quality reports and policy briefs. Familiarity with SIDS and/or MICs contexts and climate financing innovation is essential. Experience in program management related to development cooperation is desirable, along with a strong capacity for mobilizing partnerships with the private sector and academia.
Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics is required, with a preference for candidates holding a PhD. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in sustainable development policy and economic analysis. Candidates should have a strong background in authoring high-quality reports and documents, as well as experience in the context of SIDS and/or MICs, particularly regarding climate financing innovation. Experience in program management within development cooperation is also desirable.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and French is required, as these are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another UN official language is considered an advantage. Fluency is defined as a rating of 'Fluent' in all four areas (reading, speaking, writing, and understanding), while knowledge is rated as 'Confident' in two of the four areas.
Additional Notes:
The appointment is for an initial period of one year, subject to extension based on funding availability. Staff members are expected to adhere to the authority of the Secretary-General and may be assigned to various functions throughout their careers. The UN is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. The recruitment process does not involve any fees, and the UN Secretariat is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
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