STAFF ASSISTANT, G6

The Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission will be guided by ECA’s five new strategic directions which are Advancing ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent’s problems and take local solution to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues. This position is located in the Sub Regional Office - SRO/SA, Lusaka, Zambia.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the SRO-SA, the incumbent manages the daily operations of the Director’s office, including the flow of information, provides secretarial and document processing services, and carries out other functions, including assisting in administrative duties as assigned.