United Nations Associate Statistician Jobs in Ethiopia

United Nations Associate Statistician Jobs in Ethiopia


Org. Setting and Reporting

  • ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 SDGs and Agenda 2063.

  • The mission is guided by ECA's five strategic directions, which are: 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; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.

  • These positions are located in the African Centre for Statistics of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The African Centre for Statistics (ACS) is headed by a Director and reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). The Centre is responsible for improving the production, dissemination and use of quality data and comparable data and statistics in Africa to support evidence-based policymaking, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 The Africa We want.

  • It is divided into four main sections: Economic, Infrastructure and Agriculture Statistics; Demographic and Social Statistics; Statistical Development, Data Innovation and Outreach; and Geospatial Information Management Systems. The Associate Statisticians report to the Chiefs of the Demographic and Social Statistics Section, the Economic, Infrastructure and Agriculture Statistics Section, and the Statistical Development, Data Innovation and Outreach Section.

    Responsibilities

  • Within delegated authority, the Associate Statisticians will be responsible for the following duties:

    • Assists in designing, organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of demographic and social statistical data.

    • Assists in developing, implementing and managing statistical database(s).

    • Assists in training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information.

    • Assists in the development or revision of standards on statistical concepts, definitions and classifications by performing methodological research.

    • Prepares draft technical documents, inputs to speeches, briefing notes and presentations for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports.

    • Assists in the organization of seminars, working groups and expert meetings.

    • Guides, trains
    and supervises general service and professional staff in the function.

    • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director or the Chief.

    Competencies

  • Professionalism: Ability to identify, extract, analyze and disseminate statistical data. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

  • Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

  • A first-level university degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, sociology, demography or related field is required.

    Work Experience

  • Two years of progressively responsible experience in statistics, finance, accounting or related area is required.

  • No experience is required for candidates who have passed NCRE, YPP, or G to P exams.

    Languages

  • English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations. For these posts, fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Associate Statistician Jobs in Ethiopia


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