Description of Occupational Group:
Economics (P2)
Work performed within this occupation relates to a wide range of assignments in which theoretical and practical economic services are provided to the Organization. The tasks of the occupation vary considerably depending upon the assignment and include, but are not limited to, the following: planning, designing and conducting research in a variety of economic areas, such as international monetary reform, agricultural and mineral commodities trade, multilateral trade negotiations, insurance, the impact of external financing, balance of payments, tariffs and restricted business practices on corporations on trade; development and modifications of economic models to provide long-range forecasting and the costs and benefits of alternative world development strategies; conducting seminars and meetings for countries on economic problems; planning, developing and monitoring technical assistance projects in economic areas for developing countries.
Acceptable first-level university degrees for consideration by the Board for candidates applying in Economics are as follows: macroeconomics, microeconomics, international trade, political economy, econometrics, development planning and analysis, economic development and growth, and public economics. Training in fundamental economic theory is a basic requirement.
Examination Sample: Specialized Paper - Economics (P2)
Examination Sample: General Paper (P2)