Economic Commission for Africa Zambia: Special Assistant


Posting Title: Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary, P3
Job Code Title: SPECIAL ASSISTANT, ADMINISTRATION
Department/ Office:Economic Commission for Africa
Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA
Job Opening number: 15-ADM-ECA-41094-R-ADDIS ABABA (X)

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The incumbent works with the Executive Secretary, under the supervision of the Chief of Staff.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related field, preferably in a similar function. Knowledge of the UN system is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage
Details and to apply at: careers.un.org

Application closes on 26 March 2015