Economic Affairs Officer

Monitors and analyzes economic developments in infrastructure, transport and logistics across Latin America and the Caribbean for ECLAC's International Trade and Integration Division. Provides substantive support to intergovernmental bodies, designs technical cooperation projects, and advises governments on trade and infrastructure policy.

Department: International Trade and Integration Division

• Monitor economic developments in infrastructure, transport and logistics across the region
• Design and conduct studies on infrastructure, transport and logistics issues
• Develop policy recommendations and publications
• Provide substantive support to intergovernmental bodies including UNCTAD and ECOSOC
• Design and monitor technical cooperation projects
• Undertake missions to member states as part of technical cooperation activities
• Conduct training seminars and workshops for government officials

• Advanced university degree in economics or related field; first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience accepted in lieu
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, or application of economic principles in development programmes
• Experience applying economic principles in international trade, infrastructure, transport and logistics required
• Publications in economics, social sciences or public administration focused on international trade, integration or infrastructure required
• English and Spanish required

• Flexible working arrangements may be available including telecommuting up to 80.5 km from duty station