Chief, Unit for Economic Cooperation and Integration among Developing Countries, D1

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This post is located in the Division on Globalization and Development Strategies (DGDS) within the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva. The Chief of Unit will report to the Director of DGDS.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Director of the Division, the incumbent will manage the Unit and coordinate the implementation of the enhanced focus on economic cooperation and integration among developing countries in a comprehensive manner. Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conceptualizes the priority areas for research on issues of economic cooperation and integration among developing countries with regard to macroeconomic policy, structural change, trade, finance, investment and technology.
• Leads and supervises a team of researchers in producing analytical reports and policy briefs related to the work programme of the Unit.
• Promotes policies and strategies at the national, regional, inter-regional and international levels, in order to help strengthen economic cooperation and integration among developing countries.
• Designs and leads the timely and effective implementation of UNCTAD’s work programme to address the trade and development issues and opportunities associated with economic cooperation and integration among developing countries.
• Supervises and organizes the substantive servicing of intergovernmental meetings on economic cooperation and integration among developing countries, including the clearance of policy papers; and liaises with senior government officials to provide advice and coordination on issues to be discussed and negotiated in the intergovernmental bodies of UNCTAD.
• In cooperation with other DGDS Branches and UNCTAD Divisions, mobilizes the existing in-house expertise to assist in the work programme on economic cooperation and integration among developing countries.
• Designs and coordinates technical cooperation projects related to the work programme of the Unit.
• Ensures coherence and synergy in the work on economic cooperation and integration among developing countries with all UNCTAD Divisions.
• Liaises with other international and regional organizations to promote inter-agency cooperation and thereby strengthen the support role of the United Nations System in promoting economic and technical cooperation among developing countries.
• Collaborates substantively, through seminars, joint work programmes, publications, etc, with research agencies, particularly in the developing world, working on issues of economic cooperation among developing countries.
• Assists the Director in preparing the work programme of the Unit, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
• Undertakes and oversees the administration and human resources management of the Unit, including the preparation and management of the resources from the regular budget and extrabudgetary sources, performance evaluation procedures, vacancy management and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.
• Represents UNCTAD and the Division at high-level international meetings and contributes substantively to discussions and their outcome.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: In-depth knowledge of international macroeconomic, trade, finance and development issues, particularly regarding their implications for economic cooperation and integration among developing countries and for the work of UNCTAD in this area. Proven ability to lead research activities of a unit and produce high-quality reports and papers, as demonstrated in a relevant publication record. Knowledge of the functioning of the United Nations System, particularly in relation to the work programme of the Unit and ability to apply UN rules, regulations and guidelines. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 improvements; 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.
• VISION: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.

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 fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

• A PhD in economics or a related field is desirable.

Work Experience

• At least 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience dealing with issues of economic development including on integration and cooperation among developing countries is required.
• Extensive experience related to issues of trade and development and interrelated issues of finance, investment and technology is desirable.
• Published research in international journals on Economic Cooperation and Integration among Developing Countries is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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