DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST
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The United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Quito, Ecuador, is hiring a Development Coordination Officer, Economist, responsible for providing substantive economic analysis and support for evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing.
- Role
- DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, ECONOMIST
- Organization
- United Nations Resident Coordination Office
- Location
- QUITO, ECUADOR
- 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
- Provide substantive economic analysis and support for evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing.
- Support 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.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the UN Country Analysis (UNCA) 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.
- Support the identification and analysis of entry points for integrated UN policy support related to economic transformation.
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.
- Fluency in English and Spanish 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 supporting strategic planning, policy development, or financing solutions with government institutions and/or other development partners is desirable.
- Experience in applying inclusive approaches that take into consideration gender equality, youth, persons with disabilities, and/or leave no one behind principles in economic analysis, policy, or development programming is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Quito, Ecuador.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote, but it is located in Quito, Ecuador.
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 fluency in English and Spanish.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of October 16, 2026.
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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