SENIOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P5

## SENIOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P5 - Organization:ECLAC - Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean - Office:ECLAC Santiago Org. Setting and Reporting:This position is located in the Economics of Climate Change Unit at the Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division. The Senior Economic Affairs Officer will act as Head on the Economics of Climate Change Unit and report to the Chief of Division. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org for further information. Responsibilities:Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Division, the Senior Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Economic and sectoral analysisLeads or participates in the formulation, organization and management of mandated programmes of economic analysis and the formulation of economic strategies, policies and actions aligned with the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda.Leads or participates in the identification of new or emerging development issues of potential concern to the international community related to climate change, and designs and develops programmes to address them.Leads and supervises a team of staff and experts in climate change undertaking this work.Commissions economic studies and analyses and oversees their quality and relevance to the Unit's work programme.Conceives, plans and manages expert group meetings, seminars and similar consultations that contribute to the finalization of the work unit’s outputs.Finalizes reports on development and climate change for issuance by ECLAC.Prepares speeches for senior staff and makes presentations on economic issues for specialist or non-specialist audiences. Intergovernmental supportProvides direct substantive support on development issues to ECLAC and its subsidiary bodies by offering strategic advice, giving technical guidance and assisting in developing a consensus.Leads and manages the Economics of Climate Change Unit’s contribution to the preparation and management of meetings of intergovernmental bodies.Represents the Economics of Climate Change Unit at international, regional and national meetings on development issues and climate change. Technical cooperationDevelops and maintains relations with senior officials of member governments and ensures a response to requests for advice and/or assistance on economic issues and policies.Negotiates with donor and recipient governments on technical assistance programmes and projects.Organizes and coordinates cooperation among Member States on economic programmes or issues.Leads or participates in technical cooperation missions. Programme supportFunctions as the head of the Economics of Climate Change Unit and provides strategic and substantive leadership for its programme of work.Contributes to the formulation of the medium-term plan, the programme of work and the budget of the Economics of Climate Change Unit and participates in the formulation of the organization's overall programme of work and other similar endeavours.Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.Attends to various administrative matters concerning the Division.Performs other related duties as required. - Leads or participates in the formulation, organization and management of mandated programmes of economic analysis and the formulation of economic strategies, policies and actions aligned with the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement and the New Urban Agenda. - Leads or participates in the identification of new or emerging development issues of potential concern to the international community related to climate change, and designs and develops programmes to address them. - Leads and supervises a team of staff and experts in climate change undertaking this work. - Commissions economic studies and analyses and oversees their quality and relevance to the Unit's work programme. - Conceives, plans and manages expert group meetings, seminars and similar consultations that contribute to the finalization of the work unit’s outputs. - Finalizes reports on development and climate change for issuance by ECLAC. - Prepares speeches for senior staff and makes presentations on economic issues for specialist or non-specialist audiences. Intergovernmental support - Provides direct substantive support on development issues to ECLAC and its subsidiary bodies by offering strategic advice, giving technical guidance and assisting in developing a consensus. - Leads and manages the Economics of Climate Change Unit’s contribution to the preparation and management of meetings of intergovernmental bodies. - Represents the Economics of Climate Change Unit at international, regional and national meetings on development issues and climate change. Technical cooperation - Develops and maintains relations with senior officials of member governments and ensures a response to requests for advice and/or assistance on economic issues and policies. - Negotiates with donor and recipient governments on technical assistance programmes and projects. - Organizes and coordinates cooperation among Member States on economic programmes or issues. - Leads or participates in technical cooperation missions. Programme support - Functions as the head of the Economics of Climate Change Unit and provides strategic and substantive leadership for its programme of work. - Contributes to the formulation of the medium-term plan, the programme of work and the budget of the Economics of Climate Change Unit and participates in the formulation of the organization's overall programme of work and other similar endeavours. - Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need. - Attends to various administrative matters concerning the Division. - Performs other related duties as required. Competencies:PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts to climate change and different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Knowledge of the economics of climate change in Latin America and Caribbean countries and subregions, including techniques for estimating losses and damages caused by extreme events and systemic risks, assessing economic costs of adaptation and mitigation measures, and applying economic instruments. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine the suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Ability to develop economic policies and make recommendations on their implementation. Ability to lead and oversee the preparation of publications on the economics of climate change (please make sure to list relevant publications under the relevant section of your PHP). Demonstrates a strong understanding of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of climate change and their implications for public policy and sustainable development. 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 persis