SENIOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD), in the city of Incheon, Republic of Korea. UNOSD is a project office of the Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG), in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). DSDG acts as the Secretariat for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing substantive support and capacity-building for the goals and their related thematic issues, including water, energy, climate, oceans, urbanization, transport, science and technology, the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR), partnerships and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). DSDG plays a key role in the evaluation of UN systemwide implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and on advocacy and outreach activities relating to the SDGs. For more information, please visit DSDG website at https://sdgs.un.org/about. You may also wish to visit the website of the UNOSD at https://unosd.un.org/. The Senior Development Management Expert reports directly to the UNOSD Head of Office.

Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Head of Office and within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the management and substantive aspects of the work of the Office. In particular, the incumbent will carry out the following duties: •Manages and oversees the training programme of the Office, including design and implementation of the capacity development programme; addresses the dissemination of research results and lessons learned on sustainable development, in particular in the field of the green and circular economy in the context of sustainable development, poverty eradication and climate change; ensures logistical arrangements for the implementation of activities as per approved workplan; •Conceives and plans, in coordination and consultation with other professionals of the Office, expert group meetings, seminars, training workshops and activities to be led by the Office, including identification of resource requirements and liaise with the Division for Sustainable Development Goals for the implementation of these activities; •Contributes to the formulation of the programme of work for the Office, including budget discussions as they pertain to her/his area of responsibility and identifies strategic priorities and resource requirements in line with the rules and regulations of the Organization, including review, analysis and finalization of the work plan of the Office, incorporating revisions in line with the Steering Committee recommendations as necessary; manages and monitors funds for the implementation of the activities of the Office in line with the rules and regulations of the Organization, including allotments and related elements; •Maintains active liaison and cooperation with national governments, including overseeing and managing the organization and logistical arrangements for the implementation of the training programme of the Office as well as workshops, conferences and other events; manages relationships with other training providers and programmes linked to the work of the Office, and their programmatic, administrative and financial implications; •Oversees the performance of staff, consultants and experts working within the area of responsibility; •Represents UNOSD in international, regional and national level meetings relating to the responsibilities of the Office; •Performs other relevant duties, as required by this position.

Competencies Professionalism: •Demonstrated competence and knowledge on issues in sustainable development, including development management, economics, environmental protection, social development and their principles and inter-linkages; •Ability to produce reports and conduct independent research on development management topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources; •Ability to manage training programmes and make recommendations for implementation; •Understanding of the programmes and activities of the United Nations system in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway (Samoa Pathway), the Paris Agreement for Climate Change and other internationally agreed development goals and frameworks; •Ability to think strategically and to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. 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 the audience; •Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and 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 Accountability: •Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; •Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; •Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; •Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; •Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Managerial Competencies: Judgement/ Decision-making: •Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; •Gathers relevant information before making a decision;•Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; •Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; •Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; •Checks assumptions against facts; •Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;•Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in development management, development economics, public policy, social sciences, business administration or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in development management, analysis, policy formulation and application, for instance, in the field of climate change and green economy or related field is required. International level experience and experience with respect to the challenges of development in developing countries and countries with economies in transition is an advantage.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is highly desirable. Knowledge of Korean is an asset.

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

Special Notice This JO refers to a capacity development project position. The initial appointment is for one year and it is subject to availability of funds. Annual renewal of the appointment is subject to continuation of the project’s mandate, priorities, and availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations as a Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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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