Addis Ababa — The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the regional arm of the United Nations in Africa, is a vibrant and dynamic organization with a mission to meet the economic and social development challenges of its 53 member States in the region.
ECA now seeks to recruit a range of qualified professionals, including Economists, MBAs and other relevant specialties, with knowledge and technical skills in economics.
An ECA economist will be responsible for policy and programme analyses and recommendations based on data gathering and synthesizing as well as consultations with experts from the development community -- governments, academia, research organizations, civil society and other financial and economic organizations. ECA needs economists with different specialties including:
· Macroeconomics · Trade and Industry · Finance, Investment, and Private Sector Promotion, including Capital Market Development · Social Policy and Governance · Information and Communication Technology for Development · Gender Analysis and Advancement of Women · Public Sector and Regulatory Reform · Population, Environment and Development
ECA will look for bottom-line core competencies for all its economists including research skills; computer literacy; econometric skills; facility with spreadsheet, statistics and database applications; number-crunching abilities; and very importantly, a talent for clear and effective writing and oral communication. The right people for the jobs will be those who have the ability to work in teams, who enjoy a multicultural workplace, and who share a commitment to African development. We will require theoretical knowledge at the level of an advanced university degree sufficient to understand and apply principles and concepts of economics, at least three years of relevant experience for junior positions and as many as 12 years, preferably with a PhD, for senior positions. We will also look for proficiency in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
If you are interested in finding out more about ECA in general and accessing the latest Vacancy Announcements, we can be reached on our Internet Website at: www.un.org/depts/eca. To submit an application by e-mail, send to: ecacampaign@un.org. If it is more convenient, applications can be faxed to the following address: ECA Campaign, (1- 212) 963-3134 or (1-212) 963-9560 or mailed to ECA Campaign, Staffing Support Section, Room S-2475, United Nations, New York, NY 10017. Be sure to include a resume that describes professional skills, a summary of relevant work experience, educational qualifications, a list of publications, language abilities, date of birth and nationality. The deadlines for applications vary with each position.
Our requirements are high, but the needs of the continent are great. We want women and men of the highest calibre to join us in meeting the development challenges facing Africa.
For further information please contact Peter da Costa, Cabinet Office of the Executive Secretary, UN ECA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251-1-51-58-26 (direct) or 251-1-51-72-00 (main switchboard), Ext. 354866 Fax: +251-1-51-22-33 E-Mail: ecainfo@un.org
