Economic Commission for Africa Chief of Section, Statistics Jobs in Ethiopia

Economic Commission for Africa Chief of Section, Statistics Jobs in Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

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

The mission is 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 solutions 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 African Centre for Statistics (ACS) is headed by a Director and reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). The Centre is responsible for improving production, dissemination and use of quality data and comparable data and statistics in Africa to support evidence-based policymaking, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 The Africa We Want.

It is divided into four main sections: Economic, Infrastructure and Agriculture Statistics; Demographic and Social Statistics; Statistical Development, Data Innovation and Outreach; and Geospatial Information Management Systems.

This position is located in the African Centre for Statistics of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The incumbent heads the Economic, Infrastructure, and, Agriculture Statistics section and reports to the Director of the African Centre for Statistics.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Senior Statistician will be responsible for the following duties:

Plans and directs the section’s work programme on economic, infrastructure, environment, and agriculture statistical analysis and methodological work, providing both technical and managerial supervision of all activities.

Ensure the quality of collected data for accuracy, consistency, and comparability by using appropriate technology assets and approaches.

Supporting the national statistical offices in the application of innovative tools and technologies in the collection of economic (in various areas), infrastructure, environment, and agriculture data and statistics.

Designs and builds predictive economic and data science products, such as visualizations, models, or AI/ML algorithms for initial simulations or prototypes and subsequent ingestion into mainstream software applications.

Guide team members to identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns, using machine learning techniques, and statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured and unstructured sources of information and data.

Undertakes methodological research with regard to standards on concepts, definitions, and classifications to assist countries and other constituents in strengthening and supporting the modernization and transformation of their statistical systems.

Initiates, plans, and directs the preparation of publications, manuals, and websites in the specific area of the section.

Plans and directs technical advisory activities for national capacity building through missions, consultations, and training workshops.

Supervises and undertakes the development of new or improved statistical methods and quantitative models for analyses and projects.

Prepares progress reports and other technical documentation regarding the work programme for presentation to relevant forums including, commissions, technical meetings, and expert groups.

Maintains close liaison and cooperation within the field of responsibility throughout the organization and with other relevant national and international institutions to ensure full coordination and to avoid duplication of efforts.

Represents the organization at international and regional meetings and inter-agency activities.

Advises senior management on trends and developments in the relevant field and recommends appropriate courses of action.

Plans, organizes, and manages staff; plans and discusses individual work programmes with staff and

evaluates their performance.

Leads team members' efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate, and share the data they need.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to provide technical advice in the development and implementation of programs, methodologies, and policies with a view to improving statistical capabilities and standards of broad applicability. The ability to analyse and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

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.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, econometrics, economics, sociology, or related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs is desirable.

A university degree in Data Science or a related area will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience level in the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of statistical data or related areas is required.

Experience in systems of national accounts compilation using survey data, administrative sources, big data, and application of modern methodologies including artificial intelligence is desired.

Experience in providing technical assistance/guidance and delivering capacity-building activities through workshops, seminars/meetings is desired.

Experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English or French is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Economic Commission for Africa Chief of Section, Statistics Jobs in Ethiopia

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