ECONOMIST

LocationPANAMA CITY

LevelMid

Posted3w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

The United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Panama City is hiring an Economist to provide substantive economic analysis and support for evidence-based advice on sustainable development, economic transformation, and SDG financing.

Role: ECONOMIST
Organization: United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO)
Location: PANAMA CITY
Level: Mid
Category: Communications & Marketing

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 Resident Coordinator (RC) and United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in identifying challenges, opportunities, and policy options for accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Support the development and implementation of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
Contribute to knowledge management on economic transformation, macroeconomic trends, and SDG financing.
Support the preparation of macroeconomic, socioeconomic, and SDG financing analysis for the CCA and other analytical exercises.

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 supporting strategic planning, policy development, or financing solutions with government institutions and/or other development partners is required.
Experience in SDG financing, development finance, public finance, and/or innovative financing approaches 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 policyDevelopment economicsData analytics

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Panama City, Panama.

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 should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of October 6, 2026.

Is the job remote?

The job is not specified as remote, but it is located in Panama City, Panama.

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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