The position is located in the Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO) a division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). The Principal Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Director of FSDO and will lead the secretariat supporting the intergovernmental negotiating committee on the drafting of the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and its two early protocols as mandated by the General Assembly in its resolution 79/235.

Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation ("secretariat") under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of all activities undertaken by the secretariat, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work within FSDO and DESA, and with other Secretariat departments and organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate. Serves as the substantive secretary for the intergovernmental negotiating committee, and advises the committee's Chair and Bureau on all substantive issues related to the for the drafting of the United Nations Framework Convention and its two early protocols. Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the secretariat under his/her responsibility. Co-ordinates the work carried out by different work units under the secretariat, providing substantive, legal and organizational support to the negotiating committee and ensuring coherence between the Framework Convention and two early protocols while maintaining their distinct legal status and focus; provides strategic, programmatic and substantive reviews of the secretariat's work including on public information, communication and stakeholder engagement. Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the intergovernmental negotiating committee, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate. Coordinates substantive contributions from technical experts on tax, economists and other specialists, taking into consideration the work of other relevant fora, potential synergies and the existing tools, strengths, expertise and complementarities available in the multiple institutions involved in tax cooperation at the international, regional and local levels. Reports to intergovernmental bodies on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports. Ensures that the outputs produced by the secretariat maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates. Assists the Director in preparing the work programme of the secretariat, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery. Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the secretariat, including preparation of budgets and funding proposals, reporting on performance, evaluation of staff performance, interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting. Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical and gender balance. Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision. Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the secretariat and across organizational boundaries. Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, consultations, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings, consultations or seminars. Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on tax-related issues or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. Represents the Division or Department, including in engaging with Member States, donors and other stakeholders at international, regional or national meetings.