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Senior Economic Affairs Assistant temporary - Ciudad de México - United Nations

United Nations

Empresa verificada

Ciudad de México

hace 4 semanas

Publicado por:

Rodrigo Fernández

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Descripción

This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of 4 months with possibility of extension. This position is located in the Office of the Director, in the Subregional Headquarters of ECLAC in Mexico City. The Senior Economic Affairs Assistant reports to the Deputy Director.

Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, the Senior Economic Affairs Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Independently identifies and monitors substantive aspects of the work of the Office of the Director in various regions/countries.
Selects and evaluates a variety of documents, summarizes pertinent material, collects and analyses data and prepares background materials for assessment papers, studies, briefs and reports.
Systematically follows through and retrieves, highlights and compiles information from a wide variety of information sources; prepares input for the electronic database and the internet and cooperates with research institutes and organizations in the collection of data.
Prepares charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data.
Assists in formulating project proposals and coordinates daytoday monitoring and implementation of these projects.
Produces analytical, quantitative and qualitative elements required for the elaboration of documents and reports contained in the regular work programme and extraordinary work assigned to the Direction Office.
Builds special data sets for specific research needs or for reports.
Designs and updates databases and complete programme regarding procedures, sources and final presentations.
Carries out preparatory work for and assists in organizing Committee/Task Force meetings and workshops. Drafts agenda and procedural notes for meetings of various committees.
Establishes internal databases; sets up, files, stores and manages data and information relevant to the scope of programme/project activities.
Participates in technical meetings, conferences, and seminars. Serves as Secretary to committees, ad hoc task forces, etc.; takes notes, draft summary reports, minutes, notes for the files or assessment reports for presentation to the head of the Branch/Unit; monitors followup actions, etc.
Liaises with relevant parties both outside (delegates, NGOs) and inside the Organization.
Drafts and edits complicated, complex and often technical texts.
Prepares newsletters on programme/projectrelated activities; drafts inputs for a wide range of documents/reports, briefings/debriefings, correspondence, etc.
Processes information gathered (background, data, statistics, etc.) using various computer programmes and periodically updates the information to allow its distribution and easy access by multiple and potential users.
Tracks resolutions and other legislative decisions that affect programme/project content and oversees the preparation of the relevant databases to ensure the incorporation of programmatic and other changes enacted by legislations.
May undertake mission/field work in support of above activities.
May provide guidance and support to more junior staff and review work assignments, provide training and inputs to performance evaluation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

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 twoway communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in collecting and researching data across various areas of social and economic development or related fields is required.

One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC.

For the position advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required.

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