Development Management Officer, P-4

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  26 May 2003
DATE OF ISSUANCE:   27 March 2003
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:   Economic Commission for Africa
DUTY STATION:   Addis Ababa
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:   03-ECO-ECA-800351-R-ADDIS ABABA (G)

Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info...

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity


Responsibilities
Under the general guidance of the Director of the Development Management Division, the incumbent will have responsibilities in the context of economic and social development in Africa, including some of the following major areas of focus: governance; public sector policy and management; participatory development; decentralization; civil service and judicial reform; institutional frameworks for accountability; and development policy and management. In the course of this work, the incumbent will be engaged in: rigorous research on African development policy and management through the application of quantitative and qualitative methods, including modeling; policy and programme analyses; formulating recommendations and position papers based on data gathering and synthesizing; collaborating with experts in the development community -- governments, other UN agencies, academia and research organizations, the private sector, multilaterals, partner countries, civil society as well as financial and economic organizations; preparing for and participating in inter-agency consultations, meetings, and conferences related to African development. In general, the incumbent may be a member or a leader of team projects; prepare documents and other communications such as results of studies, reports, letters, proposals, Website texts and speeches; recommend elements of the Division's work plan; implement policy and programme initiatives; provide training within the division and to clients in member States; serve as a resource person to member States and partner organizations: represent the Commission and advocate for its policies and programs.

Compétences
Ability to: apply good judgment in the context of work assignments; plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan; manage conflicting priorities; apply good interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relations internally as a team leader or member as well as with clients and partners; and work effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity. Based on Classified Job Description


QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced university degree, preferably a Doctorate, in Public Administration and Management, Development Economics, Development Management or related field. Highly desirable if candidate has strong background in economics.
Work Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible and relevant post-graduate experience, preferably in the context of Africa, in applying the principles and concepts of development policy and management as they relate to economic development including governance, public sector policy and management, participatory development, decentralization, civil service and judicial reform and institutional frameworks for accountability. This experience may have been gained through relevant work in policy formulation, program implementation, research, teaching or related work. Preferable if candidate has had post-graduate training in one of the above-mentioned areas of emphasis. Record of relevant publications would be an asset.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English or French required; working knowledge of the other highly desirable.
Other Skills
Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills in aspects of development management; good problem-solving ability; well developed writing and oral presentation skills; computer expertise including the use of software relating to development policy and management research and analysis, proficiency with spreadsheet and database applications as well as facility with word processing, presentation programs and the Internet.
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