Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is the regional arm of the United Nations in Africa. Its mandate is to promote the economic and social development of Africa. ECA’s dual role as a regional arm of the UN, and a part of the regional institutional landscape in Africa, positions it well to make unique contributions to member States’ efforts to address their development challenges. Its strength derives from its role as the only UN agency mandated to operate at the regional and sub-regional levels to harness
resources and bring them to bear on Africa’s priorities.
As a foremost knowledge policy institution in Africa, ECA seeks to engage bright young Africans for skills and capacity development, training and mentorship through a fellowship programme within ECA’s work programme. This fellowship initiative is in line with the Commission’s effort to assist member States develop their capacities in economic and social policy research, development, implementation, analysis, governance, and monitoring and evaluation.
The ECA is hereby inviting applications from qualified young African Professionals in the following thematic areas:
Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Fellows will be responsible for the following duties:
Qualifications:
Benefits
Logistics
Application
This call is open only to nationals of the Economic Commission for Africa member States.
Candidates must submit their PHPs and the following documents as PDF attachments:
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its recruitment.
Qualified female candidates and young scholars are particularly encouraged to apply.
An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations ECA Fellowship 20
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 14 April 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Addis Ababa time
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