Economic Commission for Africa Chief of Section - Economic Affairs Jobs in Ethiopia

Economic Commission for Africa Chief of Section - Economic Affairs Jobs in Ethiopia;The Chief of Section will lead the Natural Resources and Food Systems Section within the Climate Change, Food Security and Natural Resources Division (CFND).

The role provides policy guidance, oversees planning and management, ensures high‑quality outputs, and strengthens Africa’s resilience and sustainable development in the areas of natural resources governance and agri‑food system transformation.

Responsibilities

Provide policy guidance to the Director on strategy development and management of natural resources governance and agri‑food system transformation

Oversee planning and management of Section activities, ensuring timely delivery and coordination with UN agencies, donors, and partners

Manage and supervise the Section’s work programme and outputs

Provide substantive input for reports and position papers to intergovernmental bodies

Contribute to reporting on budget and programme performance

Ensure outputs meet high‑quality standards and comply with mandates

Prepare inputs for the Division’s work programme, set priorities, and allocate resources

Carry out administrative tasks including budgets, performance monitoring, and staff evaluations

Recruit, manage, and train staff, ensuring gender and geographical balance

Foster teamwork and communication across the Section and Division

Represent UNECA at inter‑agency meetings, seminars, and international conferences

Provide expertise on climate change issues and engage with development partners

Support formulation and implementation of gender‑sensitive policies in climate resilience

Establish and oversee research programmes to strengthen policymaker capacity

Promote policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks to enhance climate resilience

Competencies

Professionalism – Expertise in natural resources governance, food systems transformation,

and sustainable development. Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.

Planning & Organizing – Clear goal setting, prioritization, risk management, and efficient resource use.

Accountability – Ownership of responsibilities, compliance with regulations, and delivery of outputs.

Empowering Others – Delegates responsibility, values staff input, and holds teams accountable.

Managing Performance – Clear roles, performance monitoring, coaching, and fair appraisals.

Qualifications

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Economics, Natural Resources Management, Food Policy, Law, International Development, or related field (required)

Doctorate (advantageous)

First‑level degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted

Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in natural resources governance, agri‑food system transformation, or sustainable development (required)

Experience in developing countries (desirable)

2+ years’ experience in data analytics (desirable)

Languages

Fluency in English or French (required)

Knowledge of the other language (desirable)

Knowledge of another UN official language (advantageous)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Chief of Section - Economic Affairs Jobs in Ethiopia

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