Economic Affairs Assistant - Ciudad de México - United Nations

United Nations

Empresa verificada

Ciudad de México

hace 2 semanas

Publicado por:

Rodrigo Fernández

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Descripción

This position is located in the Economic Development Unit, in the Subregional Headquarters of ECLAC in Mexico City. The Economic Affairs Assistant reports to the Chief of the Economic Development Unit.

Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of Chief of the Economic Development Unit, the Economic Affairs Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Assists in identifying and monitoring substantive aspect of the work of the Unit in various regions/countries. Selects and evaluates a variety of documents, summarize 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 cooperate with research institutes and organizations in the collection of data. Assembles and examines original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity; makes appropriate adjustments. Designs, prepares and maintains a country profile for each country assigned to the Unit.
Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable datadriven planning, decisionmaking, presentation and reporting.
Prepares a variety of reports, presentations, tables, lists, charts, data sets, and/or diagrams for information in order to facilitate the indepth analysis of the retrieved information by the supervisor and other users.
Participates in the substantive and policy discussions of the Unit.
Maintains and expands contacts with other departments in the Secretariat, as well as the UN agencies and programmes and other organizations relevant to the region, and coordinate the input of other departments in the collection of data for assignments received.
Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, charts, graphs, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews.
Drafts programme/project summaries, coordinates review and clearance process and coordinates with editor, translation services, etc., on finalization and publication of reports in multiple languages.
Identifies the organizational requirements for conferences and meetings and assists in the preparation of documentation and reports for these meetings.
Attends a variety of meetings to follow discussions, takes notes and prepares summary report, notes for

United Nations the file, correspondence, etc.

Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff
Performs other related work as required.

Competencies

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& 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.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
Supplementary technical studies or university courses in the social sciences (economics, management studies, etc.) are desirable.

Work Experience

Seven years of experience in collecting and researching data across various areas of social and economic development or related area is required.

Experience in conducting research on economic development topics is required.

Experience in international technical assistance projects is desirable.

One 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 is required; and fluency in Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Knowledge of the second language (English/Spanish) will be tested unless it can be supported by a certificate from a recognized institution.

NOTE:
"Fluency'' equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and "intermediate knowledge" equals a rating of ''confident'' or "fluent" in two of the four areas.

Assessment

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