Development Coordination Officer, Economist

LocationBrazzaville, Republic of Congo

LevelSenior

Posted2w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The United Nations is hiring a Development Coordination Officer, Economist in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, to provide strategic economic, policy, and financing analysis to support the Resident Coordinator and United Nations Country Team in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Role: Development Coordination Officer, Economist
Organization: United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)
Location: Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
Level: Senior
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Development Coordination Officer, Economist will provide strategic economic, policy, and financing analysis to support the Resident Coordinator (RC) and United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What you'll do

Provides substantive economic analysis and supports evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing.
Supports SDG financing and the mobilization of partners and engagement with national counterparts and other stakeholders on economic transformation.
Contributes to knowledge management and learning on economic transformation and SDG financing.
Promotes data, digitalization, innovation, and strategic foresight for development.
Conducts analysis on the role of the private sector in sustainable economic transformation and SDG financing and identifies 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 theories and conceptsEconomic research and analysisMacroeconomic and socioeconomic policyData analytics and digitalizationStrategic foresight and scenario analysisKnowledge management and learning

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

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 do I apply?

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

Is the job remote?

The job is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

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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