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 Zambia, 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:SRO-SA Junior National Consultant -Green Industrialization, MSMEs Upgrading and the Circular Economy Namibia
• Grade:CON
• Location:Lusaka, Zambia (Hybrid)
• Department:Economic Commission for Africa
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An Advanced University Degree in Economics, Development Studies ,Environmental Policy or related Field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first Degree with 2 additional years of experience would be acceptable in lieu of the advanced degree.
• Academic Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience in economic policy analysis, value chain analysis or development economics..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations, for this assignment ,Fluency in English both oral and written is required ..

Skills

• Advancing Green Industrialization in Southern Africa for Inclusive Development and Transformation: Policy Options and Strategies
• Evaluating sequencing approaches for upgrading industries, fostering innovation, and facilitating technology transfer in Southern Africa
• The role of the private sector and MSMEs in advancing the circular economy

Benefits

• Conduct desk research and compile relevant literature, datasets, and national policy documents,
• Draft short analytical summaries of country experiences and policy frameworks and strategies,
• Prepare notes on financing mechanisms, innovation systems, and MSME integration in green value chains,
• Contribute written inputs to designated sections of the draft regional study, as agreed by the Senior Regional Consultant and UNECA,
• BANK ACCOUNTS.