Econometrician (Home-based) - [Open to Tiers 0, 1 and 2]

UNDP • New York, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Econometrician supports UNDP’s Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2029 and the Gender Equality Global Programme, with a focus on inclusive economies and women’s economic empowerment. The role applies econometric analysis, quantitative research, data systems, and evaluation methods to assess economic, social, and distributional outcomes related to inequality, care systems, and gender equality. It generates evidence to inform policy, programme design, and decision-making, and supports governments and partners in advancing inclusive and equitable development.

The position contributes to impact evaluations, causal inference studies, forecasting, scenario analyses, policy assessments, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators, and results-based management systems. It prepares technical reports, policy briefs, research papers, visualizations, presentations, methodological guidance, and other knowledge products, translating quantitative findings into actionable recommendations. The role also supports collaboration with national stakeholders and development partners, and contributes to regional and global knowledge networks and communities of practice.

The Econometrician works under the general supervision of the Gender Specialist on Inclusive Economies. The role requires fluency in written and spoken English. The vacancy is home-based and open to Tiers 0, 1, and 2 applicants.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Gender Equality, Development Finance, Public Administration, or a related area; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields combined with at least two additional years of qualifying experience.
• Applicants with a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field are not required to have professional work experience.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent must have at least two years of relevant professional experience in econometric analysis, economic research, policy evaluation, or development analytics.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform, and model data to discover useful information, inform conclusions, and support decision-making.
• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgment to understand how interrelated elements coexist within a system and how changes to one element may affect others.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks, including indicators and results measurement systems.
• Experience supporting the development of data platforms, dashboards, knowledge management systems, and digital tools for evidence generation and policy decision-making.
• Previous work experience with UN agencies, international financial institutions, or development partners.
• Applied research experience in inclusive economies, feminist economics, care systems, labor markets, and social protection.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in econometric theory, statistical analysis, and quantitative research methods.
• Experience applying econometric techniques, including impact evaluation, causal inference, forecasting, and microsimulation modelling.
• Experience developing and managing data platforms, ensuring data quality, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience working with large-scale household surveys, administrative datasets, labor market data, national accounts, and socioeconomic databases.
• Strong knowledge of gender economics, women’s economic empowerment, gender gaps in labor markets, unpaid care work, financial inclusion, poverty and inequality, and gender-responsive policies and programmes.
• Expertise in econometric modelling, causal inference, impact evaluation, statistical analysis, and management of large-scale gender-disaggregated datasets using relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply econometric and quantitative methods to assess economic, social, and distributional outcomes related to inequality, care systems, and gender equality.
• Conduct impact evaluations, causal inference studies, forecasting exercises, and scenario analyses to generate evidence on inclusive economic development.
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, research papers, knowledge products, visualizations, and presentations that communicate quantitative findings and actionable policy recommendations.
• Collaborate with national stakeholders and development partners to strengthen the use of data and evidence in advancing inclusive economies.
• Design and implement econometric models, simulations, and statistical analyses to evaluate the effectiveness and distributional impacts of economic and social policies.
• Apply econometric methods to assess public policies and investments aimed at reducing inequalities and promoting inclusive development.
• Develop analytical outputs, visualizations, and technical documentation for policymakers and other stakeholders.
• Synthesize emerging evidence, global best practices, and lessons learned in feminist economics, care policy, economic inclusion, and social development.
• Support the design of indicators and measurement frameworks for inclusive economic development, gender equality, care systems, and crisis recovery.
• Develop statistical and econometric approaches for tracking policy outcomes, programme effectiveness, and socioeconomic impacts across diverse populations.
• Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, methodologies, and results-based management systems.
• Contribute methodological guidance and tools for measuring economic inclusion, care outcomes, resilience, and social well-being.
• Support policy recommendations, technical guidance, and knowledge products that strengthen inclusive and equitable economic outcomes.
• Contribute to indicators, data systems, and results frameworks used to monitor progress and inform decision-making.
• Contribute to regional and global knowledge networks and communities of practice focused on inclusive economies.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and disseminate evidence, lessons learned, and good practices.
• Perform other duties within the functional profile as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time