About Economic Commission for Africa

Economic Commission for Africais part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Economic Commission for Africa’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Ethiopia, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:National Consultant Programme MGT Officer
• Grade:CON
• Location:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Department:Economic Commission for Africa
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, public administration, economics, political science, social sciences or related field or other relevant area is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in business administration, management, public administration, economics, political science, social sciences or related field of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area, is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Expertise in producing written outputs, including background papers, reports, and publications, along with coordinating outreach activities, conducting training workshops, and providing technical support for meetings and interdivisional projects, is also desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working language of the United Nations.
• Language: For the consultancy advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of the other language is desirable..
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

• Organize ECA-wide and inter-agency task force meetings, and Steering Committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas, concept notes, background documents, briefing materials, and reports.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, pre-events, and side-events.
• Liaise with participants, stakeholders, UN Resident Coordinators, AU organs, and partners.
• Track action points, follow up on decisions, and maintain comprehensive records.
• Draft minutes, summaries, official correspondence, and reports.
• Provide periodic progress reports on programme/project implementation, fund utilization, and resource mobilization inputs.
• Conduct research, analyse information, prepare written outputs, and provide substantive technical support to meetings, conferences, interdivisional activities, and ECA-led projects.
• Provide post-event support, including clearing pending tasks, following up on action points, and preparatory work for the 2026 HLPF.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply