This position is located in the Division of Production, Productivity and Management of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Chief of Unit of Innovation and New Technologies reports to the Chief of the Division.**Responsibilities**: Within delegated authority, the duties of the Senior Economic Affairs Officer include the following responsibilities.ECONOMIC OR SECTORAL ANALYSIS:- Leads or participates in the formulation, organization and management of mandated programmes of sectoral and technological analysis and the formulation of productive development strategies, policies and actions for adoption by countries, territories, regions or the international community.- Leads or participates in the identification of new or emerging development issues of potential concern to the Latin American and Caribbean region and the international community, and designs and develops programmes to address them.- Supervises a team of staff economists undertaking this work.- Commissions economic studies and analyses that cannot be undertaken internally.- Conceives, plans and manages expert group meetings, seminars and similar consultations that contribute to the finalization of the work unit's outputs.- Finalizes reports on development for issuance by the United Nations.- Prepares speeches for senior staff and makes presentations on economic issues for specialist or non-specialist audiences.INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT:- Provides direct substantive support on development issues to intergovernmental bodies (such as the General Assembly, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Economic and Social Council, the Trade and Development Board, the regional commissions and the subsidiary bodies of each) by offering strategic advice, giving technical guidance and assisting in developing a consensus.- Manages the work unit's contribution to the preparation and management of meetings of intergovernmental bodies.- Represents the organizational unit at international, regional and national meetings on development issues.TECHNICAL COOPERATION:- Develops and maintains relations with senior officials of member governments and ensures a response to requests for advice and/or assistance on economic issues and policies.- Negotiates with donor and recipient governments on technical assistance programmes and projects.- Organizes and coordinates cooperation among Member States on economic programmes or issues.- Leads or participates in technical cooperation missions.PROGRAMME SUPPORT:- Functions as the head of an organizational unit.- Contributes to the formulation of the medium-term plan, the programme of work and the budget of the unit and participate in the formulation of the organization's overall programme of work and other similar endeavours.- Attends to various administrative matters concerning the Division.- Performs other related duties as required.CompetenciesTeamwork: 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 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.MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES:Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage
