Economic affairs officer, Addis Ababa (P-3)

Closing Date: Sunday, 01 July 2012 UNDP Ethiopia Country Office UN ECA Campus Africa Hall Building

Job Title

Economic Affairs Officer (two posts), P3

Department/ Office

Nepad And Regional Integration Division

Duty Station

ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period

2 May 2012-1 July 2012

Job Opening number

12-ECO-ECA NEPAD-23800-R-ADDIS ABABA(G)

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

Organizational Setting and Reporting

These posts are located in Economic Development and NEPAD Division of the Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa. The Economic Affairs Officers will be working under the overall supervision and guidance of the Director of Economic Development and NEPAD Division and the direct supervision of the Chief of the NEPAD Support Section and Chief of Finance, Industry and Investment Section.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will discharge the following functions:

ECONOMIC OR SECTOR ANALYSIS

Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments.

Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions.

Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on regional, subregional or national aspects of African development, including the MDGs and LDCs, NEPAD , Macroeconomic issues, Finance, Industry and Investment, poverty reduction, employment and development strategy.

Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to assigned topics.

Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions.

Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, meetings of the Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM), seminars, conferences, etc. on development issues relating to Africa.

Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT

Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies, including contribution to the Economic Report on Africa and the Report on Assessing Progress in Africa towards the MDGs.

Report of the RCM, Finance and Industrial development in Africa.

Follows intergovernmental and interagency 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.

Participates in missions on development issues, usually as a member of a team.

Contributes to the coordination of UN-System-wide support to the African Union and its NEPAD Program through the RCM.

Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit's services.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development in Africa. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing sources for data collection. 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.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying 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.

Languages

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment Method

Written assessment and competency-based interview will be conducted as part of the recruitment process for this position.

Special Notice

- Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination.

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

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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.

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