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:Project Coordination Officer (Health Financing Project)
• Grade:CON
• Location:Addis Ababa (Remote work possible)
• 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 (Masters degree or equivalent) in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree (Bachelors) in the above fields, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, preferably in an international or regional organization, is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in coordinating high-level conferences or intergovernmental meetings is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience with donor-funded projects, including work planning, budgeting, and results-based reporting, is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in health financing, public financial management, or social sector financing in Africa is an asset.
• Academic Qualifications: Good command of standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with project management or monitoring tools is an asset.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this assignment, fluency in English (oral and written) is required..
• Perform any other related duties as may be required in direct relation to the health financing project.

Skills

• Support the operationalization of the Grant Agreement and approved Project Document and Budget, including preparation and monitoring of the Annual Work Plan and Budget.
• Coordinate with relevant ECA divisions, finance, procurement, human resources, and other support units to ensure the timely implementation of project activities and the delivery of outputs.
• Support the organization and implementation of project activities, workshops, technical meetings, and the official project launch side event. 2. Monitoring, reporting, and donor liaison
• Maintain activity and budget tracking tools to monitor implementation progress, expenditure against budget lines, and key performance indicators;
• Contribute to the preparation of annual and final narrative and financial progress reports in accordance with the Grant Agreement, UN Financial Regulations and Rules, and donor requirements.
• Support the organization and documentation of quarterly virtual or in-person review meetings with donors, including preparation of agendas, presentations, and minutes. 3. Operational coordination and compliance
• Liaise with internal units on procurement, travel, contracts, and recruitment related to project activities, ensuring full compliance with UN regulations, rules, and policies.
• Support arrangements with implementing partners and service providers in line with UN rules and Grant Agreement provisions.
• Ensure compliance with anti-corruption, anti-terrorism, conflict of interest, sexual exploitation and abuse, and confidentiality requirements. 4. Knowledge management and communication
• Coordinate the preparation of knowledge products, communication materials, and visibility actions related to SRH/PHC financing and fiscal space.
• Support strategic communication and outreach related to the project, including the launch side event.
• Contribute to internal briefings, dashboards, and senior management updates on the status of the health financing project.

Benefits

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

How to Apply