Trainers, Quality Control Officer (QCO) and Assessors

Job Title: Trainers, Quality Control Officer (QCO) and Assessors

Organization: The University of Zambia - The Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR)

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Zambia

Closing Date: September 8, 2021

The Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) of the University of Zambia will be conducting the Midline Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) as sub- contracted by DEVTEC/EDC, in the five target provinces of USAID-funded Let’s Read Project (Eastern, Western, North-western, Muchinga, and Southern) and ii) National Estimates Research Study – which includes data from 1,228 schools from all the 10 provinces of Zambia. Data collection for both EGRA and SSME is planned for October to November 2021.

INESOR now seeks applications from eligible and AVAILABLE Zambians to participant in the Midline evaluation as i) Trainers/ Language Specialists (14); Quality Control Officers (82) and iii) Assessors (246).

Required Qualifications/Experience:

Trainers/Language Specialists (14)

• To train QCOs and Assessors
• First degree (preferably in education)
• Fluency in any of the Zambia local languages of instruction (A MUST)
• Advantage: primary teaching experience and previous experience with EGRA and survey research.
• Experience in training/facilitation

2. Quality Control Officers (QCO)/Supervisors (82)

• To provide quality control of the data collected by the assessors during EGRA data collection exercise.
• First degree in primary education or related
• A minimum experience of 2 years in data quality management and assessment
• Advantage: Teaching experience as a teacher and previous experience with EGRA

Assessors (267)

• To assess grade 2 learners in reading
• Minimum of Diploma in Education, preferably primary level;
• Undergraduate degree in any field will be added advantage
• Advantage: Teaching experience as a teacher and previous experience with EGRA

All positions;

• Ability to speak and read one local language of the assessment (Silozi, Ichibemba, Chitonga, Chinyanja, Lunda, Luvale and Kikaonde)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in using a computer or hand-held device (tablet)
• Ready to work in the field in some hard-to-reach locations

How to Apply

Only individuals ready to commit to the project from end of September to end of November need to apply. Send your less than one page cover letter and not more than two pages CV to: director.inesor@unza.zm  and egrainesor2021@gmail.com indicating the province and local language you are able to speak and read. Clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject. Hard copy applications should be sent to or dropped; The Director, The Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR-UNZA), Plot No. 2631 Chudleigh Munali Road, P. O. BOX 30900, Lusaka. Application deadline is 3rd September, 2021 for Southern Province and 8th September for other provinces.

NB: Interviews to be held in September in Lusaka (all seven languages) and Provincial towns; Choma (Tonga); Mongu (Lozi); Kabwe (Bemba); Ndola (Bemba); Solwezi (Lunda, Luvale and Kaonde); Kasama (Bemba); Chinsali (Bemba); Mansa (Bemba); and Chipata (Nyanja).

To apply for this job email your details to director.inesor@unza.zm

Payroll Accountant

Job Title: Payroll Accountant

Organization: Northern Coffee Corporation Limited

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kasama, Zambia

Salary: TBA

Closing Date: September 5, 2021

Northern Coffee Corporation Limited a subsidiary of OLAM.

Northern Coffee Corporation Limited a subsidiary of OLAM International Limited is looking to hire a Payroll Accountant.

Education and Experience

Must have be a holder of ACCA / Full ZICA with at least 3 years of experience.

Reporting Line: Finance Manager

Duties and responsibilities

• Preparing of Company payroll and labour accounting
• Posting and reconciling of payroll module
• Prepare balance sheet accounts month close schedules
• Preparing statutory compliance PAYE, NHIS, WHT and NAPSA
• Budgeting and budgetary control.
• Preparing Reporting

Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

To Apply

Send electronic submissions of your CV, cover letter and the highest necessary qualifications sara.knalwimba@olamnet.com / Lwipa.chisanga@olamnet.com by 5th Sep 2021

Risk and Compliance Manager

Self Help Africa9th December 2020Careers, Careers - Ireland, Careers - Zambia, Uncategorised

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Manager, ENTERPRISE Zambia

Organization: Self Help Africa
Location: Zambia
Department: Finance
Reports to: Team Leader ENTERPRISE Zambia & Head of Finance and
Administration, Self Help Africa – Zambia

Length of contract: 2 years contract, renewable upon satisfactory performance
Benefits: 24 days annual leave, Gratuity 25%, Medical Insurance and 5%
Employer pension contribution
Restrictions: Extensive travel required within Zambia

About Self Help Africa:

Self Help Africa (SHA) is an International Non-Governmental Organisation implementing rural development, sustainable food and livelihoods security programmes in nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. SHA’s vision is an economically thriving and resilient rural Africa with a mission to support sustainable livelihoods for Uganda’s smallholder farmers. SHA has been working in Uganda for close to 20 years.

The SHA programme in Teso sub-region is implemented through the organisation War on Want Northern Ireland (WoWNI) that works in partnership with three national NGOs in the districts of Ngora, Katakwi, Amuria, Kapelebyong and Kalaki with a key focus on reducing poverty and hunger and improving sustainable livelihoods in the sub-region. SHA Uganda now urgently seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position.  

Job Purpose:

The main function of this role is to support the successful management of our EU funded grant known as ENTERPRISE Zambia. The programme provides financial support to agro-food businesses in Zambia that have a substantial positive impact on small-scale producers. This will be achieved through the establishment and use of best practice project management systems, providing expert advice on donor requirements and regulations, by supporting contract negotiation and review and by helping to build staff capacity to ensure compliance with contractual and donor regulations. The job holder shall implement, support and audit relevant quality assurance systems across the ENTERPRISE Zambia programme including with contracted companies. The job holder will ensure that all systems, processes and documentation of all transactions will remain compliant to EU regulations, SHA policies and related legislation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Under the overall supervision of the ENTERPRISE Zambia Team Leader and with the technical support of Self Help Africa’s (SHA) Head of Finance and Administration (HoFA), the Contracts & Compliance Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and co-ordinating the ENTERPRISE Zambia risk management strategy and reviewing of systems and controls to ensure compliance to the EU Donor Rules and Regulations and SHA’s policies and procedures.

• As part of the ENTERPRISE Zambia Implementation Team (EZIT), contribute to the development of an operations manual and subsequently review, appraise and report on compliance with this manual.
• As part of EZIT, perform due diligence to aid in short listing of funding proposals
• As part of EZIT and together with the Portfolio manager, visit shortlisted candidates and perform due diligence
• As part of EZIT contribute to drafting of contracts, establishing reporting requirements, milestones, deliverables and objectives on both sides.

• Review value chain partners’ transactions and ensure compliance, monitor, report & mitigate risk exposure at all levels of the EZ Project by providing training, guidance and capacity building to partners on compliance and financial reporting.
• Inform and update partners on Conflicts of Interest Policy, Code of Conduct Policy, Fraud and Whistleblowing Policies, Safeguarding Policies, Information Sharing Guidelines and Complaints Response Mechanisms.
• Perform financial audits, compliance reviews of partner reports to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable regulations (EU rules and regulations, SHA policies, labour laws and other regulation).
• Provide training and information so that relevant staff understand the policies and are given assistance when needed.
• Ensure all key donor requirements are shared and understood with staff and engaged partners.
• Review and implement filing systems (soft copy and paper) for holding and processing client data that are compliant with prevailing legislation
• Monitor and evaluate performance against standards or agreed targets. Use audits, feedback loops and corrective action to ensure continuous improvement. Prioritise and escalate issues resulting in non-compliance
• Report on the findings of work-review processes and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Together with the Head of Finance and Administration, coordinate the annual audits and expenditure verification exercise
• Follow up with the implementation of the audit recommendations following an expenditure review and annual audit exercise

Key Relationships:
• ENTERPRISE Zambia Implementation Team (EZIT) – Establish good working relationships with team members.

• External Compliance Partner – Provide information and support to external compliance partner, work with advisors to identify efficiencies and improvements, to action improvements.
• SHA Head of Finance – To support and work with Head of Finance
• SHA Zambia Leadership Team – To work with and provide reporting
• ENTERPRISE Zambia – Partners – Build trust and rapport while providing support and maintaining oversight
• SHA Dublin – Compliance and Finance Manager – to support on ad hoc queries

Knowledge and Experience:
• Five years practical experience in finance department, at least two of
which should be in risk and compliance for grant management

Qualifications/Other Requirements:
Essential
• Internationally recognised accounting qualification or quality management qualification (ZICA, ACCA, CIMA other internationally recognised accounting qualification)
• Strong technical abilities and up to date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Experience of managing donor funds and contracts
• Experience in compliance and Risk management
• Experience of managing, training and supporting staff

Desirable
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Previous experience of managing EU funding
• Experience working with partner organisations
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments, internal audits and/or assessing internal controls

Role Competencies:
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organisational and written skills
• People management skills
• Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help Africa’s vision, mission and values
• Excellent ICT skills including a good knowledge of MS Office and accounting software
• Attention to detail and ability to produce timely, accurate, financial reports

Download the application form here

Please apply online using this form

Good luck with your application!

Please note that Self Help Africa Uganda advocates for equal opportunity and does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Self Help Africa is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, transparency, and accountability in all its affairs and is completely against fraud, bribery, and corruption. All employees are bound by code of conduct, child protection and conflict of interest policies.

Any candidate offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Police vetting is required.

All applicants are encouraged to read through the following safeguarding policies as you make your applications:

1. Code of Conduct
2. Conflict of Interest
3. Child Protection

Women applicants are highly encouraged; Self Help Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer

 

Director of Finance and Administration

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration

Organization: FHI 360

Duty Station: Zambia (Any)

Director, Finance and Administration 

Zambia HIV Prevention Activity, Lusaka, Zambia

The Director of Finance & Administration on the Zambia HIV Prevention Activity will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management and contractual performance, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting.  The Director of Finance will establish and maintain sound financial management practices and ensure the project’s compliance with FHI 360 and USAID policies, rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides overall financial and administrative coordination and support to ensure an effective and efficient operating platform for the project.  
• Ensures compliance of financial systems with ZHECT policies and procedures, USAID rules and regulations, award requirements, and Government of Zambia laws and regulations.
• Develops program budgets with teams and monitors budget pipelines; 
• Provides timely and accurate financial reports to ZHECT and USAID as required;  
• Reviews and approves recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to senior management team; 
• Manages internal and external financial audits of the program;  
• Ensures continual review of internal and strategic controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation; 
• Provides technical assistance, as needed, to local partners on financial compliance and reporting to ensure sound financial management and operations;  
• Ensures that sub-contracts, sub-grants and local consultancy documents and procedures areco mpleted in a timely and correct manner and comply with FHI 360 and USAID policies and regulations; and 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field; a post-graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related field is preferred relevant to the position requirements; 
• At least 10  years of experience in administrative and financial management of large complex projects of which at least eight years were in the field of international development including experience in management of USG funded projects Cooperative Agreements and Contracts including prime awards and sub-awards of similar size/scale;
• Track record in developing and managing large budgets; 
• Knowledge of and compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulations; 
• Strong financial and operational management experience with proven management skills;  
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language; 
•  Experience building capacity of local organizations and implementing partners in financial management;
• Relevant computer software skills and familiarity with accounting software (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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Technical Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Job Title: Technical Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Organization: FHI 360

Duty Station: Zambia (Any)

FHI 360 is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning on an anticipated five-year USAID-funded project in Zambia, to work at the community level to implement evidence-based HIV prevention services amongst Key and Targeted Populations. The project will ensure completed referrals and linkages to high impact biomedical prevention services as well as referrals for treatment for people living with HIV (PLHIV) at health facilities. This position will report to the Chief of Party (COP).
 

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the COP and in close collaboration with the Technical Director, the Technical Advisor - Monitoring and Evaluation will be responsible for the design and implementation of all monitoring, evaluation and learning components of the project. He/she will develop MEL systems including appropriate M&E frameworks, monitoring plans, target-setting and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely, accurate and complete reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring and reporting activities,
including: development of the project’s results framework and Performance Monitoring Plan;
development and monitoring of project indicators; oversight of routine data collection and data management; data quality assessments (DQA); synthesis of data and presentation of project results; and reporting, both internally and externally as required/needed.
• Develop and maintain relevant protocols, SOPs, instruments, data sets, manuals, training
materials and reports pertaining to monitoring, evaluation, research and learning; and ensure that these all adhere to FHI 360 and international policies and standards and that they remain
technically and ethically sound.
• Develop and oversee implementation of strategies for capacity strengthening (as needed) of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in M&E systems/tools, data management, health informatics, data analysis and use for program planning and improvements, and other priority areas/skills.
• Contribute to timely preparation and submission of work plans, data sets, progress reports, and papers summarizing project results and evidence, and other deliverables, as required; this includes ensuring effective data analysis/interpretation and data use to inform management decision-making and to support quality improvement efforts.

• Oversee the publication and dissemination of information on successful and promising
approaches, lessons learned and other program results to program partners, donors, GoZ
counterparts and other key stakeholders; and delivering presentations at professional meetings and conferences or contribute to the preparation of materials for such presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired knowledge, skills and attributes:
• A firm command of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), including demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative M&E methods.
• Proven understanding of USG/PEPFAR key performance indicators (KPIs) and priorities for
monitoring, evaluation and learning – especially for programming centered on Targeted
Populations and KP programming.
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated capacity to interpret both qualitative and
quantitative data, measure outcomes of the project’s activities/outputs, inform evidence based decision-making and make recommendations on appropriate remedial actions.
• Ability to articulate technical data/results clearly and effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Proficiency in the design, implementation and oversight of electronic data collection tools, client level electronic medical records and in the use of data visualization techniques and software (DHIS2, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.).
• Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas); experience training others in their use is desirable.
• English fluency, with excellent communication (both written and oral) and presentation skills.
• Strong inter-personal skills, teamwork and ability to collaborate across various
departments/functions, organizations and sectors.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Mathematics, Public health, Demography, Social
Science, Economics, or other relevant discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in M&E in the Public Health and HIV/AIDS field. This includes:
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing rigorous quantitative and
qualitative research, rapid appraisals, bio-behavioral surveillance and data analysis
methods
o Hands-on practical experience setting up and managing MER systems for health programs
in developing countries, and the ability to coach and train others in their use
o Knowledge of M&E issues and indicator development for HIV prevention and service
delivery strengthening related to HIV/AIDS
o Familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting requirements
o Excellent report writing, analytical and oral presentation skills
o Experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings
o Setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance in HIV prevention
 

FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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ECA Jobs: Director, Sub-Regional Office, Southern Africa

Job Title: Director, Sub-Regional Office, Southern Africa, D1

Job Code Title: Principal Coordination Officer

Department/Office: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Duty Station: LUSAKA_ISC

Posting Period: 23 November 2020 - 20 January 2021

Job Opening Number: 20-Programme Management-ECA-144308-R-Lusaka (G)

Staffing Exercise: N/A

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

Org. Setting and Reporting

ECA's mission, objective and strategic directions.

ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.

The mission will be guided by ECA's five new strategic directions which are advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solution to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.

The mandate of the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) is to assist member States and regional economic communities in the subregion to promote and develop inclusive industrialization policies, national and regional plans and appropriate institutional frameworks in achieving economic development; Collaborate with regional economic communities in the subregion, namely, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in promoting regional development agenda and priorities; Convene expert group meetings and policy dialogues and providing technical support and advisory services to member State and key stakeholders aimed at enhancing their capacity to design and implement key priority agreed initiatives relevant to the economic transformation of the subregion.

The Sub-Regional office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) is located in Lusaka (Zambia). It is headed by a Director who reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). Its core objective is to contribute to achieving structural transformation through inclusive industrialization aimed at sustainable economic growth and reducing poverty and inequality in the subregion.

The Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa serves the following eleven countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme) and within delegated authority, the Director of the Sub-Regional Office will perform the following functions:

• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the SRO under his/her responsibility, including management of the multiyear programme with relevant Regional Economic Commissions (RECs). Co-ordinates the work carried out by different work units under the SRO; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others.
•Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the inter-governmental committee of experts and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.
•Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/ substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.
•Ensures that the research outputs produced by the SRO maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Sections under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates and are disseminated to policy makers in the sub-region.
•Prepares the work programme of the SRO, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
•Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the SRO, including mobilization of resources preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results based budgeting.
•Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical balance.
•Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.
•Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the SRO and across organizational boundaries.
•Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.
•Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.
•Represents the SRO at international, regional or national meetings.
•Perform other special assignments as directed by the Executive Secretary.

Competencies

Professionalism: Expert knowledge in the promotion of economic and social development, including regional integration and trade; ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Demonstrated ability to provide successful delivery of economic, sectoral and social development programmes and proven networking skills in establishing collaborative working relationships with governments and relevant organizations. 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.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

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.

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics, development management or related area is required. Doctorate in the specified fields is highly desirable. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in research, design, development and implementation of economic and social development programmes is required.
Experience in an international organization is required.
Managerial experience is required.
Experience of regional integration in the context of Africa is desirable.
Specialization in economic sectoral development areas, such as agriculture, public administration, transport, trade and energy is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in either language is required. Knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 July 2020, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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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