Principal Economic Affairs Officer
Quick answer
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is hiring an in-office Principal Economic Affairs Officer in New York to lead strategic planning, communications, and economic policy analysis.
- Role
- Principal Economic Affairs Officer
- Organization
- Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- Location
- New York
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-08-08
The role
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is seeking a Principal Economic Affairs Officer to lead the Strategic Planning and Communications Service in New York. The incumbent will formulate high-level strategies regarding thought leadership, communications, and ICT governance while advising senior management on cross-cutting economic and social policy issues. This role involves overseeing analytical publications, managing departmental performance reporting, and fostering collaborative relationships across Secretariat entities. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction to ensure that policy messaging is robust, methodologically sound, and aligned with organizational objectives.
What you'll do
- Define strategic priorities and coordinate shared goals for the Department.
- Oversee the creation and dissemination of public information and communication materials.
- Provide authoritative oversight of analytical work, policy briefs, and publications.
- Manage departmental budget/programme performance and resource allocation.
- Guide the implementation of the Departmental ICT strategy and governance.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in economics, social sciences, or sustainable development.
- Minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in sustainable development research and policy analysis.
- Minimum of five years of experience in strategic planning within a global sustainable development context.
- Proven experience in managing complex programs and diverse teams.
- Fluency in English (UN Level III) is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs at the United Nations in New York.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced university degree and at least 15 years of experience in sustainable development research and policy analysis, including 5 years in strategic planning.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply for this position is August 8th.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Economic and Social Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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