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UNECA Director Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs

UNECA Director Jobs 2024 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.

UNECA Ethiopia programme looking for ” Director”.

Applicants with an Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 06th June, 2024.

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 Director Jobs 2024

The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 24th April, 2024 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Director to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Recruiter United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Position Director
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Country Ethiopia
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Advanced University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Fifteen (15) year’s
Application Deadline 06th June, 2024

UNECA Job Vacancy 2024

Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the of the Climate, Food Security and Natural Resources, and Green and Blue Economy Division, will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Division under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Division, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas both within the Division and Department, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate.
  • Provides support to Member States and intergovernmental organizations in designing and implementing gender sensitive programmes and policies in the areas of climate change, green and blue economy, and natural resources management.
  • Leads and supervises research and technical assistance to improve capacities of policy makers in designing and implementing policies to address issues of climate change, environment and natural resource management, food security, transitioning to low-carbon and inclusive green and blue economy.
  • Leads and supervises research to enhance policy, legal and regulatory frameworks for sustainable management of renewable and non-renewable natural resources (minerals and extractives, fisheries, forest, water land marine and other biodiversity resources).
  • Nurtures current strategic partnerships with the AUC, AUDA-NEPAD and AfDB, identifying new partnerships for the Division to leverage outputs and implement activities.
  • Leads, supervises, and carries out the work programme of the Division under his/her responsibility. Co-ordinates the work carried out by different work units under the Division and by other agencies and bodies of the United Nations system; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others.
  • Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly, and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.
  • Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
  • Ensures that the outputs produced by the Division maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
  • Prepares the work programme of the Division in consultation with the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme), determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
  • Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Division, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance, interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.
  • Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical balance.
  • Manages, guides, develops, and trains staff under his/her supervision.
  • Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Division and across organizational boundaries.
  • Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.
  • Participates in international, regional, or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise in niche areas of work or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
  • Represents the Division and or the ECA were delegated to do so, at international, regional, or national meetings. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Managers and staff within the Division, Department, Office, Commission and/or Mission.

Position in Organization:

  • Posting Title: Director
  • Job Opening ID: 233137
  • Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
  • Job Family: Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development)
  • Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
  • Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
  • Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
  • Date Posted: Apr 23, 2024
  • Deadline: Jun 6, 2024

Minimum Requirement:

Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in natural or earth sciences, economics, environment, development, business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences, or related area is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree Doctorate is an advantage.

Experience:

  • A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in climate change, environment, natural resource management, food security economics and policy research, analysis and international development human resources management, administration, logistics, financial management, budget, or related field is required.
  • Senior-level experience in programme and project planning and management related to climate change and natural resource management is required.

Languages

  • English and French are the working language of the UN Secretariat.
  • For this position fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

How to Apply UNECA Director Jobs 2024

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/jobSearchDescription/233137?language=en

The Closing Date: 06th June, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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