ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3

## ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, P3 - Organization:UNECA - Economic Commission for Africa - Office:UNECA Niamey, Niger Org. Setting and Reporting:ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission will be guided by ECA's five new strategic directions which are: advancing ECA' s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solutions to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues. The Sub Regional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA) is located in Niamey (Niger). It is headed by a director who reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme Support). Its main objective is to contribute to achieving structural transformation for inclusive and sustainable development in West Africa. This position is located in the Sub-regional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA). The Economics Affairs Officer reports directly to the Economic Affairs Officer at the P-4 level leading the Sub Regional Initiatives Teams (SRIT). Responsibilities:Within delegated authority, the duties of an Economic Affairs Officer are likely to fall mainly into one of the three functional areas below. (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Economic Affairs Officer.) Economic or sector analysisDevelops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments.Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions.Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of economic development.Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to assigned topics.Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions.Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues.Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff. Intergovernmental supportPrepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies.Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports.Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings.Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc. on development issues for intergovernmental processes. Technical cooperationParticipates in missions on development issues, usually as a member of a team.Organizes training seminars for national experts.Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects.Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects.Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects. GeneralPerforms other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services.Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. - Performs other duties as required. - Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments. - Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions. - Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of economic development. - Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to assigned topics. - Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions. - Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues. - Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff. Intergovernmental support - Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies. - Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports. - Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings. - Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc. on development issues for intergovernmental processes. Technical cooperation - Participates in missions on development issues, usually as a member of a team. - Organizes training seminars for national experts. - Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects. - Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects. - Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects. General - Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services. - Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally. - Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. - Performs other duties as required. Competencies:PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing sources for data collection. 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.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.PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing thing