UNECA Senior Project Manager Jobs 2021 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Senior Project Manager”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced Degree may apply on or before 26th Oct 2021.
Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions, ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development. Made up of 54 member States, and playing a dual role as a regional arm of the UN and as a key component of the African institutional landscape, ECA is well positioned to make unique contributions to address the Continent’s development challenges.
UNECA Senior Project Manager Jobs 2021
The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 20th Oct 2021 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Senior Project Manager to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa |
| Position | Senior Project Manager |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Fifteen years |
| Application Deadline | 26th Oct 2021 |
UNECA Job Vacancy 2021
Duties and Responsibilities:
The key goal of the senior consultant (Project Manager ) for the Digital Center will be to ensure, over an 18- month period, effective implementation of the work programme of the Center in advancing the various components of digital transformation such as Digital ID, data management and privacy, trust and interoperability, harmonization of policy and legal frameworks as well as capacity development. The Senior consultant will undertake these activities under the overall guidance of the Director of the Division for Data and Statistics. In delivering this role, the Senior Consultant will:
- establish a 24 months’ timeline of implementation priorities, including internal (organizational structure, capacity building and workforce planning priorities) and external (client engagement priorities);
- establish strong working relationships with the member states of the African Union, particularly senior staff with decision authority over the design of digital transformation strategies and digital identity systems at the national level;
- Ensure programmatic alignment with other divisional work of the commission on digital economy, digital trade, technology and innovation as well as private sector development.
- Takes the lead to develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy of the Digital Center for Excellence Digital Center for Excellence; directs subordinates in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions. Analyzes emerging policy issues for future fundraising efforts.
- support development of a detailed strategy on Digital ID and Digital Economy, working with AUC and other partners, including implementation guidelines for the Framework;
- provide analytical support and help to ensure that the decisions made by these senior staff are well-grounded and based on international experience;
- establish the analytical and advisory products, tools, guidelines and checklists of the Centre as client-facing products;
- create the necessary programme management protocols and workflows for the digital center for excellence to operate smoothly;
- develop a technical knowledge base, including ongoing sources of knowledge on digital transformation, digital identity, and identification of the relevant sources of ongoing data;
- design a capacity building program for African senior officials, leveraging peer-to-peer learning exchanges within Africa;
- establish working relationships with the broader ecosystem of digital identity and economy and data privacy players, including multilateral development banks, civil society, technology vendors.
- Assist in supervising the preparation of reports for donors as well as various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
- Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
- Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, etc., makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: ACS/Digital Centre for Excellence: Senior Project Manager
- Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 20 October 2021 – 26 October 2021
- Job Opening Number: 21-Economic Commission for Africa-166080-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, economics, or management or MBA/MPA with public policy focus.
Experience:
- Senior management and consulting experience in the digital transformation policy and programmes within the continent.
- 15 years of experience in Programmes and Projects management as well as policy and strategy in various fields such as digitalization, capacity development, technology, or related fields.
- Familiarity with public sector technology development and procurement processes.
- Familiarity or experience with models of digital identity globally.
- At least five years of professional experience in Africa or concerning Africa.
- Exposure to digital identity policy and regulatory issues, including online identification and authentication, as well as data privacy and security.
How to Apply UNECA Senior Project Manager Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=166080
The Closing Date: 26th Oct 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.uneca.org |
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