Org. Setting and ReportingThis post is located in the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Programme (SSEP), Division on Investment and Enterprise (DIAE), United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This post is financed by project funds and is stationed in Bonn, Germany. The Economics Affairs Officer reports to the Coordinator of the SSEP. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Economic and/or sector analysis: • Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments pertaining to responsible investment for sustainable development, including on the role of stock exchanges. • 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 sustainable finance for development. • Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to responsible investment for sustainable development. • 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 international investment and sustainable finance issues. • Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff. Intergovernmental support: • Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies on responsible investment for sustainable development. • Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc. on sustainable finance issues for intergovernmental processes. Technical cooperation: • Participates in missions on sustainable finance issues, usually as a member of a team. • Organizes training seminars for national experts, stock exchanges and security market regulators. • 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 in the area of sustainable finance. 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. Competencies• Professionalism: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on sustainable finance for development, 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. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Planning & 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. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, political economy, business administration, finance or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation and application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required. Experience working with stock exchange officials and security market regulators in the application of sustainable finance principles is desirable. Experience managing UN partnership programs with large private sector networks is desirable. Experience conceptualizing agendas and sessions of large public meetings, seminars, conferences, etc. both online and in-person is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either French or Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish or Arabic or Russian is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).