Under the overall supervision of the 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 co-operate 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. ? Prepares a variety of reports, presentations, tables, lists, charts, data sets, and/or diagrams for information in order to facilitate the in-depth 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 co-ordinate 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, co-ordinates review and clearance process and co-ordinates 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 the file, correspondence, etc. ? Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff. ? Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. ? Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. ? Performs other related work as required.

Requirements:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. NOTE: For positions in the General Service category, candidates are required to clearly indicate in their Applicant Profile (AP) relevant information confirming completion of High School.

Job – Specific Qualification

Supplementary technical studies or university courses in the social sciences (economics, management studies, etc.) is 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. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to 5 for candidates who possess a first-level university. 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.