This position is located in the ECLAC, Santiago de Chile. The Economics Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of the Production, Productivity and Management Division.**Responsibilities**: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Division, 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 on industrial policy at national and subnational level.- 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 industrial policy at national and subnational level.- 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.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 two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.- 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.EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Work ExperienceExperience in research and policy advisory in industrial policy at national and subnational level with attention to the specificities of Latin America and the Caribbean is desirable.Experience in working with internationals organizations as well as intergovernmental processes on industrial policies is desirable.LanguagesEnglish 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 fluency Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.AssessmentSpecial Notice- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.United Nations ConsiderationsDue regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the s
