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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=2 rowSpan=2><SPAN class=PABOLDTEXT>Org .Setting and Reporting</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=4><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 557px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">UNA-020-03070-EP-30003 - Under the supervision of the Chief of Unit of Infrastructure Services, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=5><SPAN class=PABOLDTEXT>Responsibilities</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=5><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 558px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">1. Economic or sector analysis: a) Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for recurrent or ad hoc assignments; b) Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions; c) Drafts inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of economic development; d) Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to assigned topics; e) Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions; f) Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues; and g) Prepares speeches and
other inputs for presentations by senior staff. <BR><BR>2. Intergovernmental support: a) Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies; b) Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports; c) Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings; and d) Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc. on development issues for intergovernmental processes. <BR><BR>3. Technical cooperation: a) Participates in missions on development issues, usually as a member of a team; b) Organizes training seminars for national experts; c) Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects; d) Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects; and e) Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects. <BR><BR>4. General: a) Performs other
related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services; and b) Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=6><SPAN class=PABOLDTEXT>Competencies</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=6><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 559px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">Professionalism: Ability to apply theories and concepts of economic and sustainable development, with special emphasis on transport, logistics and infrastructure. Ability to conduct independent research on economic and transport topics, and to determine the suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing sources for data collection. Knowledge of database management and knowledge of STATA or E-VIEWS or similar software are required. Good communication and writing skills, as evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed publications, is desirable. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional
rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. <BR><BR>Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. <BR><BR>Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust
and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. <BR><BR>Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PABOLDTEXT>Core Values</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 560px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=8><SPAN class=PABOLDTEXT>Education</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 560px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, geography, engineering or related fields. PhD is highly desirable. A first-level university degree in addition to relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 560px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=8><SPAN class=PABOLDTEXT>Languages</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 560px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, advanced knowledge of oral and written English and Spanish is required, as verified through relevant exams if necessary. Working knowledge of French or Portuguese would be desirable.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=8><SPAN class=PABOLDTEXT>United Nations Considerations</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 560px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 560px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">Candidates found to be suitable will be invited to a competency based interview and other assessment methods.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 560px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination. Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all Staff are expected to move periodically to new functions In their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TD vAlign=top align=left colSpan=7><SPAN class=PSLONGEDITBOX style="OVERFLOW: hidden; WIDTH: 560px; WORD-WRAP: break-word">THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.</SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></td></tr></table><br>