National UNV Assignment - Morocco

Context

Established by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1958, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) promotes economic and social development, regional integration, and international cooperation across Africa. The Subregional Office for North Africa (SRO-NA), based in Rabat, serves seven countries and supports structural transformation and inclusive growth, particularly for women and youth. Amid rising debt burdens, fiscal pressures, and global economic uncertainty, African governments face challenges in maintaining macroeconomic stability while financing development priorities and climate action. In response, UNECA SRO-NA is implementing the project “Enhancing Fiscal Resilience and Sustainable Finance in Africa” to strengthen debt management capacity, develop sustainable finance solutions, and support evidence-based policymaking. The UNV Associate Researcher will contribute to this initiative by supporting research, coordination, and implementation under the guidance of the project team.

Description of duties

• Conduct literature reviews, data collection, and analysis on debt sustainability, public finance, and sustainable financing.

• Prepare research outputs, including summaries, policy briefs, and technical reports, and identify key trends.

• Support project implementation, including data compilation, budget drafting, monitoring, and reporting.

• Assist in coordinating financing arrangements, ensuring compliance, and preparing analytical summaries.

• Provide secretariat support to committees: draft agendas, meeting minutes, and track follow-up actions.

• Coordinate meetings, maintain project databases, and manage documentation and correspondence.

• Organize logistics for workshops, missions, and stakeholder consultations, including travel arrangements.

• Support communication outputs, including reports, letters, and dissemination materials.

• Perform additional tasks to ensure effective project delivery.

Profile requirements

• Doctoral degree in business administration, public administration, management, or a related field.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in economic research and project management.

• Strong analytical, drafting, and reporting skills, with high attention to detail.

• Experience with international or regional organizations is an asset.

• Proficiency in MS Office and statistical tools (e.g., Stata, EViews, R) and database management.

• Excellent coordination, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work in multicultural teams.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision.

• Fluency in English required; working knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset.

Application deadline is on 05 July 2026