DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST

LocationKAMPALA, UGANDA

LevelSenior

Posted2w ago

Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in KAMPALA, UGANDA, is hiring a Development Coordination Officer, Economist, paying Not specified, to provide substantive economic analysis and support for sustainable development and SDG financing.

Role: DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST
Organization: United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)
Location: KAMPALA, UGANDA
Level: Senior
Category: Development & Fundraising

The role

The position involves providing substantive economic analysis and support for evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing.

What you'll do

Conducts economic and policy analysis to support the Resident Coordinator and UNCT in identifying challenges, opportunities and policy options for accelerating progress towards the SDGs.
Supports the implementation and localization of global/corporate guidelines, tools and other materials related to economic transformation and SDG financing.
Provides substantive inputs to analysis and briefing materials on economic transformation, macroeconomic trends and SDG financing.
Supports the RC and UNCT's engagement with government counterparts, United Nations entities, IFIs, development partners, the private sector, academia, think tanks and civil society on issues related to economic transformation and SDG financing.
Contributes to knowledge management on economic transformation, macroeconomic trends and SDG financing to strengthen the UNCT's shared understanding of sustainable development challenges and opportunities.

What it takes

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Economics.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, macroeconomic or socioeconomic policy, applied economics, development economics, or a related area in the context of development cooperation.
Experience in conducting economic and/or policy analysis and translating development trends and data into policy options, recommendations or other analytical products.
Experience in SDG financing, development finance, public finance and/or innovative financing approaches is desirable.
Experience in supporting strategic planning, policy development or financing solutions with government institutions and/or other development partners is desirable.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including government, the private sector, civil society, academia and/or development partners, in support of sustainable development priorities is desirable.

What you'll bring

Sustainable development theoriesconcepts and approachesEconomic research and analysisMacroeconomic and socioeconomic policyData analysis and visualizationKnowledge management and learning

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in KAMPALA, UGANDA.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in Economics, five years of relevant experience, and experience in economic and policy analysis.

How can I apply?

Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of 10/14/2026.

Is the job remote?

The work schedule is not specified, but the position is located in KAMPALA, UGANDA.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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