Associate Economic Affairs Officer

Analyses international development-cooperation policy, data and trends for the Financing for Sustainable Development Office. The role supports intergovernmental processes, prepares analytical inputs and technical-cooperation documentation, contributes to capacity-development activities and uses country-level evidence to strengthen policy options, dialogue and action on financing for sustainable development.

• Collect, evaluate and analyse socioeconomic and sectoral information on development cooperation
• Prepare analytical studies, briefing notes, speeches and reports on development issues
• Support expert groups, advisory processes, panels and consultations
• Prepare inputs for intergovernmental bodies and follow-up processes
• Compile data for technical-cooperation project proposals and documentation
• Support capacity-development activities on development-cooperation effectiveness
• Monitor and assess technical-cooperation programmes using data and country evidence
• Produce data-driven insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports

• First-level university degree in economics, development studies, international relations, public policy or a related field
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or a related area
• At least one year of experience in international development cooperation
• Experience supporting capacity-development activities, workshops or technical-training programmes
• English at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening and speaking

• Knowledge of South-South and triangular cooperation
• Experience supporting intergovernmental bodies
• Experience in data analytics or a related area

• Economic Analysis
• Development Finance
• Policy Analysis
• International Development Cooperation
• Data Analysis
• Technical Cooperation
• Capacity Building
• Intergovernmental Affairs
• Research and Analysis
• Data Visualisation

• Temporarily available until 31 December 2026, with possible extension
• Eligibility may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or internal candidates