Chief of Service, Economic Affairs - Temporary Job Opening, D1

The Chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch leads and manages the substantive work programme of the Branch within the Economic Analysis and Policy Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The role involves overseeing economic analysis, publication of flagship reports, coordination with UN entities, and providing leadership and management to the Branch team.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Branch under supervision.
• Oversees management of activities undertaken by the Branch ensuring timely completion.
• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Branch.
• Provides programmatic/substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others.
• Leads the publication of the DESA flagship World Economic Situation and Prospects and related briefings.
• Provides thought-leadership to economic and analytical activities.
• Prepares responses to requests for input on economic issues from senior management and other UN bodies.
• Ensures high-quality standards of outputs produced by the Branch.
• Assists the Director in preparing the work programme, determining priorities and allocating resources.
• Undertakes or oversees programmatic/administrative tasks including budgets, reporting, evaluations, and staff performance.
• Recruits staff and contributes to recruitment as needed.
• Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under supervision.
• Fosters teamwork and communication within the Branch and with other UN units.
• Leads and supervises organization of expert meetings and seminars.
• Participates in international, regional or national meetings providing expertise.
• Represents the Branch in internal and external meetings and conferences.
• Advises and assists the Director with substantive and management questions and assumes responsibility as required.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in macroeconomics, quantitative economics, econometrics or related area.
• A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience undertaking global economic analyses, preferably in a policy-oriented environment is required.
• Extensive knowledge and application of macroeconomics, international economics, and econometrics is required.
• Experience in providing intellectual and managerial leadership to a team of economists and demonstrated supervisory skills is required.
• Experience working in international or regional intergovernmental or multilateral organizations is desirable.
• Experience in leading and overseeing preparation of publications and similar analytical products is desirable.
• English is required at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Econometrics
• Global Economic Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Economic Research
• Team Leadership
• Supervisory Abilities
• Publication Management
• International economics
• Economic Policy Development
• Economic Reporting
• Multilateral Organization Experience
• Quantitative Economic Analysis

Languages

English