Expert review on Debt, Climate & Nature: TOR Technical Secretariat Director

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
    Climate and Disaster Resilience, Environment and Natural Resources, Management and Strategy
  • Deadline:
    08/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) serves as a regional think tank and policy advocate dedicated to advancing economic development and social integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. ECLAC conducts research, provides policy recommendations, and facilitates dialogue among governments to address economic disparities and foster sustainable development. Its mission is to promote inclusive growth and regional cooperation through evidence-based analysis and strategic initiatives tailored to the unique challenges of the region.

JOB SUMMARY

 

Result of Service
The outcome of this consultancy will be the successful completion of the work by ERDCN, delivering a full report on the state of the art of the complex interrelation among debt, climate and nature.
Work Location
Chile
Expected duration
11 months
Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Economic Affairs Officer, the consultant will have the following duties: – To coordinate the joint work of the Technical Secretariat (TS).

– To coordinate the substantive research in support of the expert group.

– To coordinate the TS logistics. – To review the TS member institutions contributions and coordinate the relevant discussions among them. – To lead on drafting the report jointly and on behalf of the TS. – To represent the TS when required.

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Qualifications/special skills

The consultant must be a professional in economics, finance or engineering and, preferably, with postgraduate studies in economics, environmental economics, and / or public finance.

the consultant must present evidence of at least ten (10) years of professional experience in public finance, climate change, nature / biodiversity loss, sustainable development, and debt.

The consultant must have specific knowledge in debt management and sustainability; climate change, sustainable finance, public policies, environment, and sustainable development.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position fluent English is required. knowledge of any other UN official languages is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60

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