Economic Officer - UNDP - Lebanon

Scope/Objective
The Project supports the Ministry through policy advisory and technical support and through the subsequent phases of preparation, implementation and monitoring of the reform plan. It consists of a team of specialists, mainly economists, legal advisors, and IT, project planning and implementation specialists. This team ensures a more efficient achievement of the policy objectives and reform programme and projects of the MoF.
Under the direction of the Project Manager and under the supervision of the Head of the Economic Unit, the Economic Officer contributes to economic analysis and policy support undertaken within the scope of the project objectives. She/he will undertake her/his duties in a timely manner.

Functions / Key Results Expected (TOR)
- Conduct research activities and draft position papers and studies on several economic and public finance issues of interest to the Ministry and undertake related presentations and follow up
- Prepare regular public finance publications as assigned
- Draft internal briefing reports and pointers on various subjects within the scope of the project
- Analyze and summarize economic studies and reports presented to the Ministry, report about their content and the relevant issues that should be addressed by the Ministry of Finance, and take related initiatives
- Contribute to the work on the budget preparation process
- Contribute to preparation of regular updates to multilateral institutions, bilateral donors and rating agencies
- Provide updates for and develop the economic and financial data and reports on the- website of the Ministry of Finance
- Attend training sessions and use this experience in the management of particular files
- Assist the Project Manager and the project team in various public finance, finance and macroeconomic functions performed within the scope of the project
- Conduct other tasks as per the request of the Head of the Economic Unit.

Competencies
- Good knowledge of economics and current development issues, particularly in public finance, finance and economic development
- Ability to analyze data and apply conceptual models
- Ability to produce accurate and well documented reports conforming to the required international standards
- Ability to handle a large volume of work under time constraints
- Tested multitasking skills
- Inter-personal skills and team work ability
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Fluency in word processing, spreadsheets, and internet technology
- Maturity to handle confidential information

Recruitment Qualifications
- Education and Experience:At least 5 years of similar experience with a University Degree (B.A) or 3 years with a Graduate Degree (M.A)
- in economics, finance or business administration, preferably macroeconomics
- Language Requirements:Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English; knowledge of French desirable.
- Computer Skills:Knowledge of computer software languages (word processing and spreadsheets) required.
- Nationality:Lebanese

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