DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST

LocationCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka

LevelMid

Posted4w ago

Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

The United Nations is hiring a mid-level DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST in COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, with a focus on economic analysis and SDG financing, paying Not specified.

Role: DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST
Organization: United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)
Location: COLOMBO, Sri Lanka
Level: Mid
Category: Development & Fundraising

The role

The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) Colombo, Sri Lanka and reports to the Head of RCO. The incumbent will provide substantive economic analysis and support evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing.

What you'll do

Provide substantive economic analysis and support evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing.
Support the RC and UNCT's engagement with government counterparts, United Nations entities, International Financial Institutions, development partners, the private sector, academia, think tanks, and civil society.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Common Country Analysis (CCA), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), joint programmes, and other elements of the UN sustainable development programming cycle.
Conduct analysis on the role of the private sector in sustainable economic transformation and SDG financing and identify potential opportunities for partnerships, innovation, and blended financing approaches.

What it takes

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Economics is required.
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 is required.
Experience in conducting economic and/or policy analysis and translating development trends and data into policy options, recommendations or other analytical products is required.
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 or socioeconomic policyApplied economicsdevelopment economics

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in COLOMBO, Sri Lanka.

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 research and analysis.

How can I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by visiting the provided link.

Is the job remote?

The job is not specified as remote, but it is located in COLOMBO, Sri Lanka.

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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