Location: Baghdad, Iraq
Deadline: Thursday, 26 September 2013
Description
Deadline: Thursday, 26 September 2013
Description
Job Title
Economic Affairs Officer, P3
Department/ Office
United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
Duty Station
BAGHDAD
Posting Period
11 September 2013-26 September 2013
Job Opening number
13-ECO-UNAMI-28407-F-BAGHDAD (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The Economic Affairs Officer will report directly to the Chief Joint Analysis and Policy Unit (JAPU).
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
ECONOMIC AND/OR SECTOR ANALYSIS:
Develops socio-economic analysis and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments.
Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyze the effects of alternative policies and assumptions.
Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on regional, national or sector aspects of Iraqi economic and social development.
Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to assigned topics such as namely economic, development – including Millenium Development Goals progress, social and environmental.
Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions.
Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on social, environmental and development issues.
Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.
TECHNICAL COOPERATION:
Participates in missions on development issues, usually as a member of a team.
Organizes training seminars for national experts.
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.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on economic, developmental, environmental and social topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing sources for data collection. 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.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in developmental economics, quantitative analysis or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic and social research and analysis (including with statistical data), policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area. Experience working in Iraq and/or the region is required. Previous experience working with a UN Special Political Mission, Peacekeeping Operation, or other UN field operation in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable. Experience in developing and / or implementing international social and environmental programmes involving various partners is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic are required.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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