Economic Affairs Officer Job UNDRR

Economic Affairs Officer Job. Finance Jobs In Kenya

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Competencies

Professionalism

• Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development.
• Ability to support Member States in developing financing strategies and policies.
• Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Ability to build partnerships and advocate with partners in the finance sector.
• Shows skill in developing sources for data collection.
• 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.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

Creativity

• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs.
• Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box.”
• Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in economics or related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in the above-mentioned areas in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or a related area is required.
• Work experience in development finance is required.
• Work experience in disaster risk reduction, and/or resilient infrastructure, and/or climate finance is desirable.

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