Economic Affairs Officer, P-3

UN DESA - United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

New York, United States

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the International Tax and Development Cooperation Branch (ITDCB) of the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The FSDO works to advance policy and action on financing for sustainable development to support Member States and other stakeholders in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development: by providing thought leadership and agenda-shaping, promoting multi-stakeholder dialogue, identifying policy options and best practices, and offering strategic advice and support for capacity development in key areas; this includes the work of the branch supporting the work of the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters and related policy and capacity support, which is a particular focus of this post. The incumbent reports to the Senior Economic Affairs Officer in ITDCB. More information can be found at: https://financing.desa.un.org

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Economic Affairs Officer, the Economic Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Economic or sector analysis

Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments.
Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and undertake substantive policy analysis of issues related to international taxation and economic development.
Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to topics on including transfer pricing, base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), taxation of increasingly digitalized and globalized economy, tax-related illicit financial flows, tax aspects of transitioning from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources and other emerging international tax issues; and prepares relevant reports, background papers and parliamentary documentation for the Secretary- General and for intergovernmental bodies.
Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, panel discussions, round tables, seminars and briefings (in-person and/or virtual) on the topics related to financing for sustainable development, including through administration support, note taking, and report writing.
Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations on topics related to the FSDO process for senior staff of the Secretariat.

Intergovernmental support

Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies.
Follows intergovernmental and inter-agency meetings, and inter-agency and prepares summary reports and, if requested, prepares inputs for reports of the intergovernmental bodies.
Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings.
Assists in the formulation, organization and management of strategies, policies and procedures for keeping under review actions taken by Governments and the major institutional stakeholders involved in various tax issues.

General

Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of FSDO's programme of the work.
Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in financing for sustainable development and in the areas of domestic resource mobilization and taxation, in particular; Ability to conduct independent research and in-depth analysis on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources; Familiarity with issues in international tax policy and administration, including transfer pricing; Familiarity with relevant international taxation developments, including an understanding of the work and role of the United Nations Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters; 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.
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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in economics, macroeconomics, accounting, tax law, business administration or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work 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 related area at the national and international levels, involving both analytical and policy development work in the field of international taxation, is required. Experience in negotiation, application or interpretation of bilateral tax treaties in a national authority is required. Experience in intergovernmental processes in the economic and social fields at the multilateral level is desirable. Experience in planning and delivering capacity development activities in developing countries in the area of tax and domestic resource mobilization is desirable. Experience with national tax policy-making is desirable.

Languages

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

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