UNECA Gender and Trade Expert Jobs 2022 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Gender and Trade Expert”. Applicants with a degree in Master Degree may apply on or before 5th Aug 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 Gender and Trade Expert Jobs 2022
The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 23rd July 2022 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Gender and Trade Expert to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa |
| Position | Gender and Trade Expert to support the AfCFTA Secretariat – ATPC/RITD |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Seven years |
| Application Deadline | 5th Aug 2022 |
UNECA Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: The gender and trade expert will work under the overall guidance and joint supervision of the ATPC Coordinator and the Director for Institutional Matters and Programmes Coordination at the AfCFTA Secretariat. More specifically, the consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Director for Institutional Matters and Programmes Coordination at the AfCFTA Secretariat, who will send to the ATPC Coordinator monthly performance evaluation reports on the expert. ECA will complete the monthly performance evaluation forms for each expert based on the monthly reports from the AfCFTA Secretariat. Provide support to the negotiation process for the Women and Youth in Trade Protocol, including following trade negotiation processes, attending and reporting on negotiation meetings, following up with State Parties, managing relevant documents, and arranging necessary meetings of State Parties and stakeholders.
- Draft reports on AfCFTA negotiations supporting interaction with State Parties
- Support gender mainstreaming in AfCFTA issues and address requests from various colleagues on the gender dimension of various trade concepts and on women in trade
- Produce papers for various audiences, including drafting documents and briefs for a policy audience, and support relevant research
- Support stakeholder engagement and capacity building, including the development of training materials and manuals
- Support knowledge management and consolidation of information and evidence shared by various partners
- Provide general support including contact management
- Participate in country missions as required
- Any other related duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Gender and Trade Expert to support the AfCFTA Secretariat – ATPC/RITD
- Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 22 July 2022 – 05 August 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Economic Commission for Africa-184504-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Economics, International Trade, International Relations, International Law, Gender Studies, and/or related areas is required.
Experience:
- Have a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience. Experience in writing for a policy audience and engagement with public and private sector stakeholders in gender, trade, and sustainable development in the African context is required. Understanding of Africa’s regional integration agenda and inclusive AfCFTA implementation issues is required. Experience with continental, regional, and/or national policy making on relevant trade and/or inclusion issues is desirable. Knowledge of trade negotiations is an asset. Ability to proactively address challenges is valuable.
How to Apply UNECA Gender and Trade Expert 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=184504
The Closing Date: 5th Aug 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.uneca.org |
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