Economic expert
Support political and strategic momentum for international debt reform.
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Overview
Support political and strategic momentum for international debt reform.
You have:
- An advanced university degree, Master, in economics or related fields is required.
- At least 1 year of experience in economic analysis and research with expertise in development economics and debt is required.
- Fluency written and spoken in English is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The IC will support the process of building political and strategic momentum for the reform the international debt architecture in line with the 2030 Agenda
Work Location
Geneva
Expected duration
03.02.25 - 09.05.25
Duties and Responsibilities
The work is an output related to the project outcome on Enhanced political and intellectual momentum for reforming international debt architecture consistent with the 2030 Agenda, by building political support and strategic engagement in international fora. Under the supervision of the Head of the Debt & Development Finance Branch (DDFB), Division on Globalization and Development Strategies (DGDS), the individual contractor will - Convert virtual meetings and side events for FfD and the IMF Spring meetings. - Arrange three side events and up to ten virtual meetings with a range of participants from the private sector, academia and member states - Co-ordinate two policy briefings on possible practical solutions for the debt and development crisis. - Prepare two policy briefings on practical solutions for the debt and development crisis The analysis will be based on a collation of the inputs from these meetings and based on desk research reviewing relevant documents.
Qualifications/special skills
An advanced university degree, Master, in economics or related fields is required. At least 1 year of experience in economic analysis and research with expertise in development economics and debt is required
Languages
Fluency written and spoken in English is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you had to coordinate multiple stakeholders? | We want to assess your experience in managing diverse groups and ensuring effective communication. | Highlight specific responsibilities, the challenges faced, and your approach to fostering collaboration. |
| Describe a time when you had to analyze significant economic data. What was your process? | This helps us understand your analytical skills and methodology in economic analysis. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on developments in international economics? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you effectively communicated complex economic information to a non-expert. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to engage stakeholders in policy discussions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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