Result of Service

The third joint session of the SRO-CA and SRO-EA ICSOE aims to attract representatives from all the 21 member States of Central and Eastern Africa, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) development partners, think-tanks, researchers, civil society organizations (CSOs) other stakeholders.

Work Location

Kigali

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

BACKGROUND Since 2022, the Sub-Regional Offices for Central and Eastern Africa (SRO-CA and SRO-EA respectively) have been jointly organizing the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE). The first edition was delivered in Seychelles in 2022 while the second one took place in Bujumbura, Burundi. The ICSOE is the statutory organ of the SROs. The ICSOE meets annually to define and monitor the implementation of the work-programme of the SROs and to discuss key issues and challenges pertaining to the economic and social development of each sub-region with the view to making appropriate recommendations to address them. The Heads of State and Government of the African Union during the Extraordinary Summit in Niamey, Niger, called for an acceleration of commodity-based industrialization as an engine for growth, productive job creation and economic diversification through the continent’s regional natural resource value chains. To help Central and Eastern African governments improve long term growth and job creation prospects, the Sub-Regional Offices for Central and Eastern Africa of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (SRO-EA), through its Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) will focus on fast-forwarding research and innovation solutions to accelerate e economic diversification in Central and Eastern Africa. Each year, SROs convene their respective ICSOEs, a statutory meeting discussing emerging issues as well as opportunities and challenges to fast-track the development process of the sub-regions. The ICSOE is a platform for agenda setting, discussion of issues of regional economic interest as well as experience-sharing. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the ICSOE Coordinator and in consultation with involved staff members, the incumbents will: • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of participants’ databases; • Assist to follow-up confirmation of participants to the ICSOE; • Assist in preparing documents for DSA payment to participants; • Assist in preparation of documents for expense reports for participants after the meeting; • Assist to follow-up with UNDP counterparts in 14 countries for ICSOE stipend payment; • Liaise with the interpreters and translators, for a smooth delivery of the meetings; • Participate in internal ICSOE planning meetings; • Undertake any other assignment as required by the SRO-EA Director and the ICSOE Coordinator. In this regard, ECA SRO-EA is seeking to recruit one (1) Individual Contractor to support delivery of the Joint SRO-CA and SRO-EA ICSOE. Experience : At least 5 years responsible experience in meeting assistance or management and report writing. Knowledge of Eastern Africa context will be an added asset. Ability to handle databases is an advantage. Language : English and French are the working (language) languages of the United Nations Secretariat (UNS). For this consultancy fluency in both English and French are required. Knowledge of another UN Language is an advantage. Academic Qualifications : High school diploma or equivalent is a requirement. Bachelors’ degree in management, logistics, economics, communication, social sciences, or any related subject is an added advantage.

Qualifications/special skills

High school diploma is required. Minimum 5 years experience in meetings organization and database handling.

Languages

Not available.

Additional Information

This opening is for nationals only.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.