United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) – Multiple Job Vacancies 2026
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) – Multiple Job Vacancies 2026
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Employment Type: Full‑time & Internship Application Deadlines:
Programme Management Officer, P3 → August 1, 2026 HR Management Intern → July 2, 2026
UNECA works to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa , guided by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 . The Commission focuses on economic diversification, job creation, innovative financing, regional integration, and advancing Africa’s global position.
🔹 1) Programme Management Officer, P3
Job Opening ID: 278100 Category/Level: Professional & Higher Categories, P‑3 Department/Office: Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division (SPORD) Duty Station: Addis Ababa Deadline: August 1, 2026
Role Summary
The Programme Management Officer supports the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes related to the ECA Fellowship Programme . The official posting notes that the role focuses on “the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes… in relation to the ECA Fellowship Programme.”
Key Responsibilities
Lead programme development, implementation, and evaluation. Manage strategic and programme planning for the Fellowship Programme. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, deployment, and administration of fellows. Prepare progress reports and ensure smooth daily operations. Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare written outputs. Support workshops, missions, meetings, and outreach activities. Coordinate programme budgets, funding, and reporting. Collect and analyze data to support decision‑making.
Education
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or related fields. First‑level degree with qualifying experience may be accepted.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management. Experience managing fellowship programmes is desirable. Experience in data analytics is desirable.
Languages
English required; French desirable.
Apply
👉 https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/278100?language=en
🔹 2) Human Resources Management Intern – Staff Benefits Unit
Job Opening ID: 279344 Category/Level: Internship, I‑1 Department/Office: Staff Benefits Unit, UNECA Duty Station: Addis Ababa Duration: 6 months Deadline: July 2, 2026
Role Summary
The intern will support the Staff Benefits Unit in administrative tasks, documentation management, and coordination with the Strategy & Information Management Unit. The official posting states: “The Intern will support the unit in routine administrative functions, documentation management… to ensure integrity and completeness of archived records.”
Key Responsibilities
Prepare routine data summaries and tracking sheets. Support audits of archived files. Review records for completeness and accuracy. Identify missing documentation and support follow‑up actions. Compile and submit monthly reports. Perform additional administrative duties as part of on‑the‑job learning.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme (Master’s or equivalent). Enrolled in or completed the final year of a Bachelor’s degree .
Preferred fields: HR Management, Business Administration, Information Management.
Languages
English required; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Important Notes
Internships are unpaid . Travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply
👉 https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/279344?language=en
🚫 No Fee
UNECA emphasizes: “THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.”
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Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Employment Type: Full‑time & Internship Application Deadlines:
Programme Management Officer, P3 → August 1, 2026 HR Management Intern → July 2, 2026
UNECA works to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa , guided by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 . The Commission focuses on economic diversification, job creation, innovative financing, regional integration, and advancing Africa’s global position.
🔹 1) Programme Management Officer, P3
Job Opening ID: 278100 Category/Level: Professional & Higher Categories, P‑3 Department/Office: Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division (SPORD) Duty Station: Addis Ababa Deadline: August 1, 2026
Role Summary
The Programme Management Officer supports the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes related to the ECA Fellowship Programme . The official posting notes that the role focuses on “the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes… in relation to the ECA Fellowship Programme.”
Key Responsibilities
Lead programme development, implementation, and evaluation. Manage strategic and programme planning for the Fellowship Programme. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, deployment, and administration of fellows. Prepare progress reports and ensure smooth daily operations. Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare written outputs. Support workshops, missions, meetings, and outreach activities. Coordinate programme budgets, funding, and reporting. Collect and analyze data to support decision‑making.
Education
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or related fields. First‑level degree with qualifying experience may be accepted.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project management. Experience managing fellowship programmes is desirable. Experience in data analytics is desirable.
Languages
English required; French desirable.
Apply
👉 https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/278100?language=en
🔹 2) Human Resources Management Intern – Staff Benefits Unit
Job Opening ID: 279344 Category/Level: Internship, I‑1 Department/Office: Staff Benefits Unit, UNECA Duty Station: Addis Ababa Duration: 6 months Deadline: July 2, 2026
Role Summary
The intern will support the Staff Benefits Unit in administrative tasks, documentation management, and coordination with the Strategy & Information Management Unit. The official posting states: “The Intern will support the unit in routine administrative functions, documentation management… to ensure integrity and completeness of archived records.”
Key Responsibilities
Prepare routine data summaries and tracking sheets. Support audits of archived files. Review records for completeness and accuracy. Identify missing documentation and support follow‑up actions. Compile and submit monthly reports. Perform additional administrative duties as part of on‑the‑job learning.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme (Master’s or equivalent). Enrolled in or completed the final year of a Bachelor’s degree .
Preferred fields: HR Management, Business Administration, Information Management.
Languages
English required; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Important Notes
Internships are unpaid . Travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply
👉 https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/279344?language=en
🚫 No Fee
UNECA emphasizes: “THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.”
📲 Get Daily Job Alerts on Telegram
✈️ Join @EtcareersJobs → https://t.me/EtcareersJobs