Coordinator, African Climate Policy Centre, P-6
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 Jun 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 20 Apr 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Economic Commission for Africa
DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 10-ECO-ECA-424007-S-ADDIS ABABA
This is a project post and extension of appointment is subject to availability of
funds and the life span of the project.
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a
competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities
The post is located in the African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC) at the United
Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The Centre serves as the policy
arm of the joint Climate for Development in Africa (Climdev-Africa) Programme
of the African Union Commission, (AUC), ECA and African Development Bank
(AfDB). Under the guidance of the Director, Food Security and Sustainable
Development Division, the incumbent provides overall strategic policy, technical
and managerial direction to ACPC, and oversees the management and
implementation of the Centre’s activities in a timely and effective manner.
Specifically, the incumbent performs the following duties: Provides direction and
guidance in the planning, development and implementation of work
programmes; Leads the identification of key issues and priority areas for
analytical studies, taking into account emerging issues, challenges,
opportunities and risks in the area of climate change and sustainable
development; Leads and supervises analytical studies, including economic,
sectoral and multidimensional analysis on climate change and sustainable
development matters in Africa; Recommends possible policies, strategies and
actions for consideration and adoption by member States and African regional
and sub-regional organizations; Plans and coordinates the Centre’s work on
promoting synergies in the implementation of climate change, biodiversity and
desertification-related Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) at the
national, sub-regional and regional levels; Plans and coordinates the Centre’s
work on supporting African negotiators and policy makers in related multilateral
negotiating processes. Provides direction and guidance in the implementation of
training, capacity-building, knowledge generation, management, networking and
dissemination activities of the Centre; Manages the
programmatic/administrative matters of ACPC; Serves as the Secretary, and
ensures that the Centre provides adequate secretariat support to the Climdev-
Africa Programme Steering Committee; Guides and coordinates implementation
reviews, monitoring and evaluation of the Climdev-Africa Programme; Guides
and supports the planning, organization and servicing of conferences, meetings,
workshops related to the work of the Centre; Provides guidance and direction to
the Centre’s work on support to member States, African regional and subregional
organizations in building consensus and articulating commons positions
and strategies on climate change and sustainable development issues; Provides
guidance and direction to technical advisory services to member States, African
regional and sub-regional organizations and institutions on matters related to
the work of the Centre; Ensures that the work of the Centre is in line with, and
supports major regional and sub-regional initiatives relevant to climate change
and sustainable development; Liaises and collaborates with ECA Divisions, Sub-
Regional Offices and builds effective partnerships with relevant institutions in
and outside Africa and with development partners in the Centre’s work on
climate change and sustainable development; and Performs other duties as
assigned.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Broad and in-depth knowledge and understanding of
theories, concepts, approaches and practices relevant to policy analysis and
advocacy on climate change and sustainable development issues.
Demonstrated ability to effectively design and implement a complex
programme of policy research, advocacy, advisory and capacity-building
activities on climate change and sustainable development. Proven ability in
fund-raising and in forging partnerships with UN and non-UN organizations.
Knowledge and ability to apply relevant administrative and financial rules in
programme/project development and implementation. Ability to effectively
engage with different partners and strong diplomatic/negotiation skills.
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. 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. JUDGMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the
key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem
quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers
positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions
with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course
of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks
assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the
expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when
necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics,
development economics/studies, or related field is required. A PhD is desirable.
Specialization in environmental/resource economics is an advantage. A first
university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least 15 years progressively responsible professional experience in economic
research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles and
concepts to sustainable development issues and programmes is required. This
should include at least five years of relevant working experience on climate
change and development in the context of Africa. Work experience in seniorlevel
assignments as well as programme and project planning and management
is required. Experience with relevant international and African regional and subregional
organizations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working Languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English or French is required.
Knowledge of the other is an advantage.
Other Skills
Well-developed computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet
applications and use of the Internet are required. Skills in relevant analytical
approaches and tools for managing the inter-linkages between climate change
and sustainable development are required. Substantial record of relevant
publications is desirable.
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