DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST
Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring a Development Coordination Officer, Economist in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, to provide economic analysis and support for sustainable development and SDG financing.
- Role
- DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST
- Organization
- United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)
- Location
- ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire
- 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. The role requires conducting research, analysis, and policy support for the Resident Coordinator and United Nations Country Team.
What you'll do
- Conduct economic and policy analysis to support the Resident Coordinator and UNCT
- Support the implementation and localization of global/corporate guidelines related to economic transformation and SDG financing
- Provide substantive inputs to policy papers, analytical notes, and reports on economic transformation and SDG financing
- Support the identification and analysis of entry points for integrated UN policy support related to economic transformation
- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Cooperation Framework and joint programmes
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Economics
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis
- Experience in SDG financing, development finance, public finance, and innovative financing approaches
- Experience in supporting strategic planning, policy development, or financing solutions with government institutions and/or other development partners
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including government, the private sector, civil society, academia, and development partners
- Experience in applying inclusive approaches that take into consideration gender equality, youth, persons with disabilities, and/or leave no one behind principles
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in Economics, five years of relevant experience, and experience in SDG financing and policy development.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of October 21, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote, and the posting does not mention any remote work eligibility.
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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