Economic Commission for Africa Programme Management Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Economic Commission for Africa Programme Management Officer Jobs in Ethiopia; This position is located in the Office of the Executive Secretary, UNECA.The Programme Management Officer reports directly to the Chief of Staff.The focus of the role is to lead implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes, operations, and activities in assigned functional areas.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level coordination and operational guidance on programme support matters across ECA entities, ensuring alignment with priorities and directives

Act as senior focal point between Office of the Chief of Staff and programme support service providers (administration, conference management, ICT, supply chain, HR, etc.)

Establish accountability frameworks and performance-tracking mechanisms for deliverables, service standards, risks, and commitments

Develop, implement, and evaluate assigned programmes/projects; monitor and analyze development and implementation; review documents and reports; initiate corrective actions; liaise with relevant parties; ensure follow-up

Perform consulting assignments, including planning/facilitating workshops and assisting in action plan development for change management

Research, analyze, and present information from diverse sources

Coordinate review and analysis of operational issues/trends; prepare evaluations and research studies

Generate service review and feedback initiatives; design data collection tools; analyze responses; prepare conclusions

Organize and prepare written outputs (management briefs, operational analyses, SOP inputs, oversight documents)

Provide substantive backstopping to meetings/conferences (agenda topics, participants, documents, presentations)

Initiate and coordinate outreach activities; conduct training workshops/seminars; deliver presentations

Lead/participate in large, complex field missions; provide guidance to consultants/government officials; draft mission summaries

Coordinate budget-related activities (programme/project submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepare related documents

Coordinate policy development, including review/analysis of issues and trends; provide substantive backstopping to consultative meetings

Perform other duties as required

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge of economic theories,

principles, and applications

Ability to identify issues, analyze, and resolve problems

Skill in data collection, independent research, and use of diverse sources

Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision-making

Commitment to deadlines, persistence under challenges, and gender perspectives

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively; values input; supports group decisions; shares credit for team accomplishments

Planning and Organizing:

Develops clear goals; identifies priorities; allocates resources effectively; foresees risks; monitors and adjusts plans; uses time efficiently

Client Orientation:

Considers all service recipients as clients; establishes partnerships; identifies needs and matches solutions; keeps clients informed of progress

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, or related field required

First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted

Completion of degree/non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science an advantage

Work Experience

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration, or related area required

At least 2 years of experience in data analytics desirable

Languages

Fluency in English or French required

Knowledge of the other desirable
How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Programme Management Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

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