DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall guidance of the Executive Secretary and direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Secretary, the Chief of the Central Africa Sub-Regional Development Centre (CA-SRDC) serves as principal adviser in regional Cupertino and integration in the sub-region; initiates, designs and conducts policy and action-oriented research; consults and maintains close contacts with governments; facilities networking with regional economic communities, IGOs, NGOs, the private sector and civil society in order to develop co-ordinated programmes for social and economic development; forges partnership with UN agencies, international and bilateral organisations in order to identify development needs, priority issues and problems. He/She provides intellectual, technical and managerial leadership in the management of the Centre and mobilisation of resources as well as representing the Executive Secretary in various fora.

EDUCATION:
Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in economics, management or closely related development field from an internationally recognised university.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Eighteen to twenty-two years of progressive experience in the promotion of African economic development and planning and management of programme implementation in an international organisation.

The incumbent should also have demonstrated leadership qualities, managerial and technical capabilities; initiative, ability to plan and implement projects; train, co-ordinate and evaluate the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with people in a multicultural environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Track record of success in the implementation of economic integration programmes and multi sectoral assistance projects in collaboration and/or partnership with intergovernmental organisations. Fluency in English or French and a working knowledge of the other or Arabic is desirable. Ability to communicate effectively is essential.

ESSENTIAL MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES:
Leadership, managing performance, judgement/decision making.

ESSENTIAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Communication, teamwork, planning & organizing, client orientation, technological awareness.