Programme Management Assistant (G6) – UNECA
📍 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
📅 Application Deadline: May 21, 2026
💼 Employment Type: Temporary Appointment
👥 Career Level: General Service (G‑6)
🌐 Department: Economic Commission for Africa – Climate Change, Food Security & Natural Resources Division
About UNECA
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) delivers ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa, guided by the 2030 SDGs and Agenda 2063. UNECA focuses on climate resilience, food security, inclusive development, and harnessing natural resources for sustainable growth. This position is based in the Natural Resources & Food Security Section (NRFSS) within the Climate Change, Food Security & Natural Resources Division.
Role Overview
The Programme Management Assistant (G6) will provide substantive and administrative support for programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The role involves coordinating workflows, organizing meetings, preparing budgets, supporting recruitment processes, and ensuring timely delivery of outputs.
Key Responsibilities
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Programme Support: Assist in planning and implementation of complex programme components.
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Administration: Provide workflow support, coordinate activities, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
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Meeting Coordination: Organize meetings, handle logistics, and prepare documentation.
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Budget & Finance: Assist in preparation, analysis, and monitoring of programme budgets.
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Monitoring & Evaluation: Track programme data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with guidelines.
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Reporting: Draft summaries, prepare contributions for reports, and manage documentation.
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Capacity Building: Provide guidance and training to junior staff.
Competencies
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Professionalism: Knowledge of programme administration, budgeting, and evaluation.
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Teamwork: Collaborative approach, valuing diverse perspectives.
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Planning & Organizing: Ability to prioritize, allocate resources, and meet deadlines.
Qualifications
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Experience: Minimum 7 years in programme/project administration, technical cooperation, or related areas.
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Desirable: Experience in data analytics and administrative policies.
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Languages: Fluency in English required; French desirable.
Special Notice
- This is a temporary appointment subject to local recruitment.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in Ethiopia.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The UN maintains a zero‑fee recruitment policy.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online via the official UN recruitment system.
👉 Apply Here
📅 Deadline: May 21, 2026
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.