Economic Commission for Africa Chief of Section, Technology and Innovation Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Org. Setting and Reporting

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

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority of the Director, Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources, the Chief of Section will be responsible for the following:

•Provides policy guidance to the Director, on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies related to science, technology and innovation and intra and inter-divisional/departmental policies and procedures.

•Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Section; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse projects in the Section, and, in liaison with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate.

•Manages, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Section under his/her responsibility. Co-ordinates the work carried out by the Section; provides programmatic and substantive reviews of drafts prepared by others.

•Provides substantive input in the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, Committee for Programme Coordination, Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate.

•Contributes to the reporting 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 outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. Ensures that all outputs produced by the Section under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates.

•Prepares inputs for the work programme of the Division, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.

•Carries out programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Section, including preparation of budgets, assigning and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget/programme performance, preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings and evaluation of candidates.

•Recruits staff for the Section taking due account geographical and gender balance and other institutional values.

•Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.

•Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Unit/Section and across organizational boundaries.

•Represents the Organization at inter-agency meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive science, technology and innovation -related issues.

•Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on science, technology and innovation, or hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. Supports the Office of the Director in engaging with development partners to deliver on mutually

agreed interventions

•Provides support to the work of the division in formulating and implementing gender sensitive policies in the areas of science, technology and innovation in support of the key drivers of Africa’s sustainable structural transformation, including strengthening human and institutional capacities of Member States;

•Establishes research to improve capacities of policymakers in analyzing and managing policies to address issues relating to science, technology and innovation.

•Enables research to support and promote policy, legal and regulatory frameworks at the regional, national and sub-national level

•Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

Professionalism

Knowledge of the field of science, technology and innovation and sustainable development and of related specific areas being supervised.

Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues related to science, technology and innovation and to review and edit the work of others.

Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations.

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 & 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.

Technological Awareness

Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Empowering Others

Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in management, sciences, engineering, economics or development or related area is required.

A Doctorate is an advantage. 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 ten years of progressively responsible experience in science, technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, or related field is required.

Senior-level experience in programme and project planning and management is required.

Experience with science, technology and innovation in Africa 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.

How to Apply

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

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