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Remuneration |
| Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info... |
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism,
Respect for Diversity
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Responsibilities |
| Multiple posts: acceptance of these posts requires that you will be willing to take up
your duties at one or more of the following duty stations: Addis Ababa, Kigali, Niamey,
and Tangiers. Your order of preference will be recorded when you apply online. If you
choose to apply in paper format please identify your preference 1 being the most suitable.
Under the general guidance of an ECA Division Director, the incumbents will have
responsibilities in the context of economic and social development in Africa, including
one of the following major areas of focus: - Trade and Investment - Regional Integration -
Monetary and Fiscal Policy Development and Planning In the course of this work, the
incumbent will be: undertaking rigorous macroeconomic studies on African development
through the application of quantitative and qualitative methods, including econometric
modeling; collecting, collating and analysing economic research data; developing policy
proposals; providing input for advocating for ECA policies and programs to a range of
stakeholders; assisting with the provision of technical assistance to developing and
industrialised countries; as a team member, representing ECA and collaborating with a
variety of bodies such as UN organizations, sub-regional bodies, multilaterals, as well as
to partner organizations including those from governments outside Africa, the private
sector, foundations, NGOs and civil society; participating in inter-agency consultations,
meetings, and conferences related to African development. In general, the incumbent may
participate in or lead team projects; prepare documents and other communications such as
results of studies, reports, letters, proposals, Website texts and speeches; recommend
direction and co-ordinate elements of the Division's work plan; assist with the
implementation of policy and programme initiatives; provide training within the division
and to clients in member States; assist with identifying and recruiting consultants; and
participate in missions a resource person. |
Core Competencies |
| 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. Leadership - Creativity, vision and
innovation; skill in overseeing work of less senior staff and external consultants
undertaking report-writing or technical cooperation activities. |
QUALIFICATIONS
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Education |
| Advanced university degree, preferably a Doctorate, in economics or development
economics with an emphasis on macroeconomics or closely related area with an emphasis on
macroeconomics. Preferable if candidate has had post-graduate training in one of the
above-mentioned areas of emphasis. |
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| Work Experience |
| Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills in aspects of
economic and social development; good problem-solving skills; well developed writing and
oral presentation skills; strong computer skills including the use of software relating to
macroeconomic 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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| Languages |
| Must have fluency in spoken and written English and French . Working knowledge of the
other highly desirable. |
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| Other Desirable Skills |
Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills in aspects of
economic and social development; good problem-solving skills; well developed writing and
oral presentation skills; strong computer skills including the use of software relating to
macroeconomic 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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| The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women
to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English
and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United
Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. |
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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- Offline - fax or mail paper application.
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