UNECA Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Secretary – Programme Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
UNECA Ethiopia looking for “Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Secretary – Programme”.
Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 29th Aug 2023.
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 Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Secretary – Programme Jobs 2023
The UNECA has published a job vacancy announcement on 16th Aug 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Secretary – Programme to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) |
| Position | Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Secretary – Programme |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 29th Aug 2023 |
UNECA Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Secretary will be responsible for the following duties:
- Conduct and coordinate the day-to-day work of the Deputy Executive Secretary by providing liaison services with a variety of clients to the OES.
- Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
- Participate in the preparation and detailed processing of substantive input/background
- Materials including preparation of aide memoires, memoranda, and other substantive documents of a broad and complex nature required for the Deputy Executive Secretary.
- Prepare briefs/speeches to support Deputy Executive Secretary at meetings and on missions. Reviews documents on behalf of the Deputy Executive Secretary.
- Respond to relevant substantive correspondence. Liaise, coordinate, analyze, and integrate substantive input from the various divisions into the work of the Deputy Executive Secretary, as required.
- Accompany the Deputy Executive Secretary to meetings and conferences and act as the note taker and follow up on any actions resulting from missions.
- Manages relevant follow-up actions with Divisions under the purview of the Deputy Executive Secretary and ensures timely completion.
- Oversees work related to procurement, billing, and receipt of income from various services, operational travel programme, procurement monitoring, and evaluation of vendor contracts/payment to vendors and individual contractors for services.
- Effectively coordinates actions relative to the administration of human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
- Defines conditions of service, duties, responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
Position in Organization:
- Posting Title: Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Secretary – Programme, P3 (Temporary Job Opening)
- Job Code Title: SPECIAL ASSISTANT, ADMINISTRATION
- Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa
- Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
- Posting Period: 15 August 2023 – 29 August 2023
- Job Opening Number: 23-Administration-ECA-216088-J-Addis Ababa (R)
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, management, finance, accounting, law, or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management administration, finance, accounting, human resources management, or a related field is required.
- Knowledge of the UN system and/or similar intergovernmental organizations is desirable.
- Experience in senior office assignments in international organizations is desirable.
- Experience in policy formulation and organizational reform is desirable.
- Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
How to Apply UNECA Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Secretary – Programme Jobs 2023
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=216088
The Closing Date: 29th Aug 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click To View |
| Official Website | www.uneca.org |
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