United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Economic Affairs Officer - Jobs in Ethiopia

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Economic Affairs Officer - 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 Agenda 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.

This position is located in the Social Policy Section (SPS) of the Gender, Poverty and Social Development Policy Division (GPSPD) in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Economic Affairs Officer reports to the Chief of the SPS.

The GPSPD is headed by a Director and reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). The Division is responsible for contributing towards achieving inclusive and equitable sustainable human and social development in Africa and promoting and supporting the Member States in their work to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment. It is divided into three main sections: Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment; Social Policy; and Urbanization and Development.

The GPSPD supports the Member States to design, implement and monitor policies and strategies to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa, and accelerate their implementation of global and regional gender-related commitments for the empowerment of women and girls. It also supports member States in the design and implementation of gender-responsive national and sub-regional policies, programmes and strategies to eradicate extreme poverty and reduce inequality in order to achieve inclusive and equitable human and social development.

Some key areas of emphasis include social protection, health, migration, demographic transition, youth, ageing and urbanization. The Division undertakes research and analysis to generate the evidence base for policy design; provides technical advisory support to member States in the design, implementation and monitoring of policies; and promotes policy dialogue, learning and exchange in these areas.

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority and under the overall direction of the Director of GPSPD and the direct supervision of the Chief of SPS, the duties and responsibilities of the Economic Affairs Officer are as follows:

Economic or sector analysis:
• Monitors economic developments in relation to social and health policies and identifies recurrent and emerging issues of concern to the United Nations.
• Designs and conducts studies of social and health issues in economic development and draft resulting reports.
• Interprets and applies results of econometric modelling to analysis of economic prospects and policies related to Africa’s social and health priorities.
• Develops draft policy recommendations pertaining to social and health development in Africa.
• Formulates proposals for development strategies, policies and measures for presentation to intergovernmental bodies and others.
• Attends international, regional, and national meetings to hold discussions with representatives of other institutions.
• Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on key social and health development issues.
• Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.

Intergovernmental support
• Provides substantive support on economic issues to intergovernmental bodies.
• Represents organizational unit at international, regional and national meetings.

Technical cooperation:
• Designs and monitors technical cooperation projects related to social and health development in Africa
• Undertakes missions to member states, either alone or as a participant in a diverse team, as part of

the Organization’s technical cooperation activities.
• Prepares global, regional, national or sector economic analyses that provide a basis for advising national governments on social and health development issues.
• Conducts training seminars and workshops for government officials and others.
• Formulates technical modalities for the evaluation of individual technical cooperation projects.

General
• Supports junior staff, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
• Participates in intra- and inter-Departmental undertakings of broader concern to represent the views or interests of the organizational unit.
• Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s service.;
• Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.

Competencies
• Professionalism: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and social development. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, and determine the suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Ability to identify and develop sources for data collection. 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 a 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
An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in economics or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.


Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, and application of economic principles in development programmes or related areas is required.

Experience in undertaking policy research in the areas of social and health development is desirable.

Experience in undertaking quantitative economic analysis is desirable.

Experience in technical assistance delivery to member States is desirable.

Work experience in the African region is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in either language is required. Knowledge of the other language is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.


How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Economic Affairs Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

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