ASSOCIATE ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the Forests, Land and Housing Division (FLHD), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The post is established to support the project "Enhancing circumboreal cooperation in support of SDG15", which is focused on science-policy dialogue and forest assessment. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Chief of the Forestry and Timber Section.

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the duties of the Associate Economic Affairs Officer fall mainly into one of the three functional areas below.

Economic and/or sector analysis: •Collects, evaluates, interprets, analyses specified statistics and qualitative socio-economic information obtained from a variety of sources and pertaining to social, environmental and economic aspects of the forest sector, with a focus on boreal forests. •Maintains databases and programmes for database management and organizes non-quantitative information. •Prepares briefing notes, inputs to speeches and similar material on economic or sector issues in a form that is meaningful to non-specialists; •Prepares first drafts of sector, country or regional components of analytical studies on social, economic and environmental development issues and policies. •Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc on social, economic and environmental development issues pertaining to boreal forests.

Intergovernmental support: •Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies. •Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports and similar material. •Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings. •Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc on development issues for inter-governmental processes.

Technical cooperation: •Compiles and analyses the data and other information necessary for the preparation of technical cooperation project proposals in the area of social, economic and environmental development. •Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects. •Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects. •Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.

General: •Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services; •Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff within section and peers in department/regional commission; staff of other international organizations, in particular FAO; research organizations involved in boreal forest research, academics and representatives of civil society, both NGOs and the business community.

Results Expected: Efficiently maintains socio-economic information systems and databases related to boreal forests; provides sound analyses of specifically defined aspects of the development problems of developing countries and economies in transition; provides practical assistance in project development and implementation; effectively supports inter-governmental processes, ensures timely and effective implementation of the project “Enhancing circumboreal cooperation in support of SDG15” by organizing meetings and outreach events, communicating with project partners and experts, and reviewing and finalizing workshop and project reports.

Competencies •Professionalism: Knowledge of economic theories and their application. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. Ability to apply relevant theories and concepts of the forest sector and sustainable forest management. Ability to undertake research, analyse data, make recommendations and write reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. •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& 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.

Education An advanced university degree (Master's or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in economics, environmental affairs or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, and environmental affairs

Languages Fluency in English, (both oral and written, including drafting skills) is required; knowledge of French or Russian is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice This position is temporarily available until 31 July 2021.

If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• This temporary job opening may be limited to "internal candidates," who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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