Economic Commission for Africa Economic Affairs Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Economic Commission for Africa Economic Affairs Officer Jobs in Ethiopia;ECA’s mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa, informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.
The mission is guided by ECA’s five strategic directions: (a) advancing ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent’s problems and take local solutions to the continent; (b) developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; (c) designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; (d) contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace, security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; and (e) advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.
The Regional Integration and Trade Division (RITD) is headed by a Director who reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). The Division is responsible for contributing to effective regional cooperation and integration among Member States by supporting efforts to deepen regional markets, boost intra-African trade, accelerate industrialization and economic diversification, foster regional value chains, and contribute to Africa’s structural transformation.
It is divided into two main sections: the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) and the Regional Integration and Economic Diversification Section (RIEDS).
This position is located in the Regional Integration and Trade Division (RITD), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The Economic Affairs Officer will work under the general guidance of the Director of the Division and report directly to the Chief of the Regional Integration and Economic Diversification Section.
Responsibilities
Economic or Sector Analysis
Develop socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments.
Conduct technical and empirical studies and prepare policy papers on topical issues, with a special focus on Africa’s regional and global economic and trade integration through economic diversification and industrialization.
Interpret, apply and, as necessary, adapt econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions.
Draft inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of economic development.
Identify and analyse policy proposals relating to assigned topics.
Attend international, regional and national meetings to collect information and hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions.
Assist in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars and related development events.
Prepare speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.
Intergovernmental Support
Prepare inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies.
Follow intergovernmental meetings and prepare summary reports.
Prepare inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff.
Assist in organizing panels, round tables and other development-related events for intergovernmental processes.
Technical Cooperation
Participate in missions on development issues as a member of a team.
Organize training seminars for national experts.
Prepare documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects.
Contribute to the preparation of material for approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects.
Monitor,
support and assess implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.
Provide technical assistance and advisory services to the African Union Commission, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Member States and relevant institutions.
General
Perform other related duties as required, including administrative tasks necessary for delivery of the work unit’s services.
Undertake on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.
Interact regularly with colleagues and senior staff within the work unit and across the organization.
Liaise with officials from UN agencies, regional and global development banks, international organizations, governments, academia and civil society.
Competencies
Professionalism
Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in economic and sustainable development sectors.
Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics and assess the suitability, validity and accuracy of data from different sources.
Ability to develop data collection sources and methodologies.
Ability to analyse and interpret data and communicate findings to support decision-making.
Demonstrates professionalism, efficiency and commitment to results and gender equality.
Communication
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
Listens and responds appropriately to others.
Adapts communication style to different audiences.
Shares information openly and effectively.
Teamwork
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Values and seeks input from others.
Learns from colleagues and supports team decisions.
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team outcomes.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified field, combined with two additional years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A PhD is an advantage.
Successful completion of degree or non-degree programmes in Data Analytics, Business Analytics or Data Science is an advantage.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes, or related areas is required.
Exposure to work on regional integration, industrialization, investment, trade and/or value chains is required.
Experience conducting and publishing interdisciplinary, empirical and/or policy research in these areas is desirable.
Experience working on regional integration issues in developing countries is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Fluency in either English or French is required.
Knowledge of the other working language is desirable.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
English: UN Level II (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking).
French: UN Level II (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking).
How to Apply
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