Summary:
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is looking for a Chief of Section, Economic Affairs, who will lead the Development Planning Section of the Macroeconomic and Governance Division (MGD). The Chief of Section will report to the Director of MGD and support African member States in accelerating economic transformation and inclusive growth through effective development planning, improved macroeconomic management and economic governance.
Deadline : Mar 31, 2024
Sponsor:
The job is sponsored by the United Nations and is part of the Economic, Social and Development network and the Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development) family.
Benefits:
The job offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan, education grant, annual leave, home leave, travel expenses, and relocation assistance.
Location:
The job is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where the ECA headquarters are located.
Aims:
The job aims to advance ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that brings global solutions to the continent’s problems and takes local solutions to the continent; develop macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; design and implement innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contribute solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocate Africa’s position at the global level and develop regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.