UNDP Vacancy Fresh Graduates 2025
UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories supporting partner countries to achieve the eradication of poverty, the reduction of inequalities and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More specifically, UNDP supports partner countries in developing policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and building resilience to sustain development results.
UNDP has operated in Ethiopia since 1981. Since then, UNDP has focused on providing Ethiopia with strategic support to build national capacity and enhance the country’s development results in the areas of poverty reduction and economic growth, democratic governance as well as climate-resilient development. UNDP is currently assisting the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to overcome its structural challenges as it strives to become a democratic, peaceful and prosperous middle-income country.
Position: Regional Trade Analyst
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Trade, Economics, Finance or related fields is required. OR
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
Min. years of relevant work experience/ desired criteria
- Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
- Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national and/or international level in the areas of economic, trade or finance.
- Record of good capacity to extract and analyze data using quantitative (statistical and/or econometric) methods is an asset;
- Prior experience and good knowledge of strategies to support MSMEs ecosystem at the national or regional level is an asset;
- Proven track record of good understanding of the AfCFTA framework is an asset;
- Proven track record of good understanding of financing for MSMEs is desired;
- Familiarity with working in Africa region is an asset;
- Previous experience with the United Nations is an asset.
Required Language(s)
- Fluent in English is required.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Deadline: 09-April-2025
How to Apply:
If you meet any of the above criteria, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.