UNECA Chief Urbanization and Development Section Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Chief Urbanization and Development Section”. Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 10th Dec 2022.
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 Chief Urbanization and Development Section Jobs 2022
The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 28th Oct 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Chief Urbanization and Development Section to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa |
| Position | Chief Urbanization and Development Section |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 10th Dec 2022 |
UNECA Job Vacancy 2022
Job Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Chief of Section will be responsible for the following:
- Provides policy guidance to the Director of the Gender, Poverty and Social Policy Division, on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter-divisional/departmental policies and procedures.
- Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Urbanization and Development Section; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse projects in the Section, and, in liaison with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate.
- Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Urbanization and Development Section under his/her responsibility. Coordinates the work carried out by the Urbanization and Development Section; provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others.
- Provides substantive input in the preparation of position papers and 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.
- Contributes to the reporting 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 Urbanization and Development Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Urbanization and Development Section under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.
- Prepares inputs for the work programme of the Urbanization and Development Section, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
- Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Urbanization and Development Section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates.
- Recruits staff for Urbanization and Development Section taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.
- Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
- Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Urbanization and Development Section and across organizational boundaries.
- Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive-related issues.
- Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Chief, Urbanization and Development Section, P5
- Job Code Title: CHIEF OF SECTION, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
- Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 27 October 2022 – 10 December 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Economic Affairs-ECA-192939-R-Addis Ababa (G)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in urban planning, architecture, economics or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in urban development or related field is required.
- Experience in delivering technical assistance to Member States is desirable.
- Experience in Africa is desirable.
- Experience in quantitative analysis and research is desirable.
- A record of publications in the field of urban development is desirable.
How to Apply UNECA Chief Urbanization and Development Section Jobs 2022
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=192939
The Closing Date: 10th Dec 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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