DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST

LocationTIRANA, ALBANIA

SetupOn-site

LevelMid

Posted2w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The United Nations is hiring a mid-level Development Coordination Officer, Economist in Tirana, Albania, to provide substantive support for evidence-based analysis of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and support the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in advancing implementation of the Cooperation Framework.

Role: DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST
Organization: United Nations Resident Coordination Office
Location: TIRANA, ALBANIA
Work setup: On-site
Level: Mid
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The position of Development Coordination Officer, Economist at the United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Tirana, Albania, involves providing substantive support for evidence-based analysis of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supporting the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in advancing implementation of the Cooperation Framework.

What you'll do

Provides substantive support for evidence-based analysis of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Supports the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team in developing and strengthening partnerships with national counterparts and other stakeholders
Contributes to knowledge generation, management and learning on SDG acceleration, economic transformation and SDG financing
Conducts economic, fiscal, financial, social and sustainable development analysis
Supports the preparation of macroeconomic, fiscal, socioeconomic and SDG financing analysis
Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the United Nations Cooperation Framework

What it takes

Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in Economics
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
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
Experience in supporting strategic planning, policy development or financing solutions with government institutions and/or other development partners
Experience working with multiple stakeholders, facilitating multi-stakeholder policy dialogue and coordination across government, IFIs, the private sector, civil society, academia and/or development partners

What you'll bring

Systems thinkingIntegrated policy analysisStrategic foresightSustainable development theories and conceptsData analysis and interpretationPolicy development and implementation

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Tirana, Albania.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

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

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline.

Is the job remote?

The job is in-office.

How to apply

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

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