UNOPS and the ECA have partnered together to deliver on a project that will put in place the critical business systems and services to enable the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) to go beyond its current regular operations and effectively deliver on its Business Plan mandate of becoming Africa’s premier think tank. Five specific outcomes are foreseen, which are the results of the implementation plans of four corporate strategies introduced for communications, publications, knowledge management, and ICT for Development. When attained, the outcomes will result in a sustainable increase in the visibility and impact of the organization’s work in the areas of policy research and knowledge delivery. This recruitment initiative is carried out by UNOPS in support of ECA’s Information Ans Communication Technology Support Section (ICTSS) strategic intent. It is with this objective that UNOPS advertises these opportunities in partnership with ECA. This recruitment initiative is carried out by UNOPS in support of PCKMD for the PCMS. It is with this objective that UNOPS advertises these opportunities in partnership with UNECA.
This position is located in the Knowledge Management Services Section / Public Information and Knowledge Management Division of the Economic Commission for Africa. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of the Knowledge Management Services Section and to the Director of the Division in general.
Functional Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Library/Research Assistant performs the following duties.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
Work Experience
Languages
Competencies