UNECA   is  looking for qualified applicants the following open position

Job Title:

Economic Affairs Officer – Gender Expert, P3 – UNECA

Job Overview

Job Code Title: ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

Department/Office: Economic Commission for Africa

Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period:12 April 2022

Job Opening Number: 22-Economic Affairs-ECA-172739-R-Addis Ababa (X)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organisational Setting and Reporting
ECA’s mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.

The mission will be guided by ECA’s five new strategic directions which are advancing ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent’s problems and take local solutions to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and trans boundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues

The Regional Integration and Trade Division (RITD) is headed by a Director and reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). The Division is responsible for strengthening regional cooperation and integration among member States through increased trade flows, enhanced diversification, improved industrialization, and increased investments. It is divided into three main sections: African Trade Policy Centre, Regional Integration and Markets Institutions.

This position is located in the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the Regional Integration and Trade Division (RITD) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Responsibilities

• Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Director of RITD and the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the African Trade Policy Centre, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: ECONOMIC AND/OR SECTOR ANALYSIS:
• Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments in the area of trade and development and more specifically trade, gender and development.
  Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of economic development including aspects related to gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
• Prepares global, regional, national or sector analyses that provide a basis for advising national governments on mainstreaming gender in the AfCFTA.Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to assigned topics.
• Develops draft policy recommendations pertaining to area of work.
• Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions.
• Organizes expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development and trade issues.
  Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT:

• Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies.
• Formulates proposals for development strategies, policies and measures for
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• Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports.
• Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings.
• Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc. on development issues for intergovernmental processes.

TECHNICAL COOPERATION:

• Represents organizational unit at international, regional and national meetings.
• Undertakes missions to member states, either alone or as a participant in a diverse team, as part of the Organization’s technical cooperation activities
• Organizes training seminars for national experts.
• Designs, monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects.
• Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects.

GENERAL:

Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services.
Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to conduct independent research on trade and development topics, especially trade and gender. Knowledge of trade and gender issues in developing countries. Knowledge of programming, monitoring and reporting tools, such as results-based management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in economics, international development, gender, 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.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required.
• Practical experience on trade and gender and women’s economic empowerment in Africa is desirable.
• Practical experience in the area of international trade and preferential trade arrangements in Africa is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in either language is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice
This post is financed by the African Trade Policy Centre IV (ATPC IV) “Implementing the African Free Trade Area (AFCFTA)” Project.

Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislation of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuance and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

How to apply

To apply click the link https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1645878652855

Closing Date:12 April ,2022

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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