Senior Economic Affairs Officer, Competition and Consumer Protection

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

岗位领域：经济管理 工作性质：实习

学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：其他

工作地点：GENEVA 截止日期：19 January , 2025

岗位信息网址：https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/250883?language=en

职位描述

Responsibilities

The Senior Economics Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Economic or sectoral analysis  Participates in the formulation, organization and management of mandated programmes and the formulation of possible economic strategies, policies and actions related to competition and/or consumer protection policies.  Leads or participates in the identification of new or emerging development issues of potential concern related to competition and/or consumer protection policies, particularly those of a regional or global nature, and designs and develops programmes to address them.  Commissions studies and analyses that cannot be undertaken internally in coordination with the Head of the Branch.  Prepares speeches for senior staff and makes presentations on economic issues related to competition and/or consumer protection policies for specialist or non-specialist audiences. Intergovernmental support  Provides direct substantive support on development issues to intergovernmental bodies, concretely to the Intergovernmental Groups of Experts on Competition Law and Policy and on Consumer Protection and Policy as well as the United Nations conferences to Review All Aspects of the Set on Competition, as well as the UN Trade and Development Commission and Trade and Development Board, by offering strategic advice, giving technical guidance and assisting in developing a consensus.  Manages the contribution to the preparation and management of meetings of intergovernmental bodies in coordination with the Head of the Branch.  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 related to competition and consumer protection policies.  Assists the Head of the Branch in fundraising, donor relations management and recipient governments on technical assistance programmes and projects.  Organizes and coordinates cooperation among Member States on economic programmes or issues related to competition and consumer protection policies.  Leads or participates in technical cooperation missions. Programme support  Contributes to the formulation of the medium-term plan, the programme of work and the budget of the Branch and participate in the formulation of the organization's overall programme of work and other similar endeavours.  Attends to various administrative matters concerning the Branch and the Division as appropriate and in coordination with the Head of the Branch.  Recruits staff for the Branch in coordination with the Head of the Branch taking due account of geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.  Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

 Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised as regards competition and consumer policies at national, regional and international levels. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues relating to competition and consumer protection policies, and to review and edit the work of others, including consultants’ work. Ability to supervise an implement capacity building programmes on competition and consumer policies. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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.  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.  Building Trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to others; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.  Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in competition and/or consumer policies may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in analysis and formulating policies and regulatory instruments related to competition and/or consumer protection laws is required. At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in designing and leading technical and capacity building assistance in the fields of competition and/or consumer policies at country, regional and international levels is desirable. Carrying out in-depth research and analysis in competition or consumer policies fields, as evidenced by publications, is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge in French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

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