United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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
Under the supervision of the Director of the Technical Secretariat, the consultant will have the following functions: To support the Director of the Technical Secretariat in substantive matters.
1. Collaborate in the tasks of bibliographic review, data processing, writing of documents and preparation of presentations on all the topics of the ERDCN.
2. Collaborate in the review of the different drafts of the final report and other documents that will be published within the framework of the ERDCN. 3. Collaborate with the Director of the Technical Secretariat to coordinate the research with the staff of the other member institutions of the TS. 4. Collaborate in the preparation of the presentation of the interim results and the final result of the ERDCN.
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 research in the following topics: public finance, climate change, nature / biodiversity loss, sustainable development, and debt.
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.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60
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