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Home»Search by Region»Africa»24 Job Opportunities for Young Professionals Worldwide – October 24, 2023

24 Job Opportunities for Young Professionals Worldwide – October 24, 2023

Jude OgarOctober 24, 20238 Mins Read
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1. Independent Medical Consultant at OPEC

The Medical Consultant will play a critical role in providing medical services to the staff members of the OPEC Fund. The selected candidate will be required to attend to his/her duties on a part time basis for three days a week. The OPEC Fund is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff members, and the independent medical consultant will play an essential role in achieving this goal.
Click here for details | Deadline: Oct 31

2. Accountant at OPEC

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining the Fund’s general ledger accounts, all in accordance with the institutional procedures and accounting framework, to ensure all financial transactions are reconciled and posted, in conformity with applicable accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 19

3. Economic Research Officers x2

As an economic researcher on the team, you will be involved in cutting-edge research in the field of economic development, including on issues impacting Commonwealth small states. Your research outputs will involve a broad range of knowledge products, such as papers, blog articles, speeches, podcast episodes and other media.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 6

4. Director, Communications Division

The successful candidate will lead the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Communications Division, provide strategic advice and guidance to the Secretary-General and senior leadership team, oversee strategic media advice across the Secretariat and refine the organisation’s media strategy.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 10

5. Director – Office of Internal Audit (OIA)

The Director oversees all aspects of OIA’s work, including assurance and advisory services. The Director of OIA is accountable to the Managing Director for delivering an annual Program of Work (comprising audit and advisory reviews) that is formulated based on key risks facing the Fund, and reporting on the progress made by departments to mitigate risks.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 19

6. Communications Officer, Knowledge Management Unit (TRM)

TRM/KMU is seeking an all-around communicator, with in-depth knowledge of internal communications, strong writing, technical and presentation skills; experience in knowledge management, intranet design, platforms, and content creation, as well as digital communications, including the production of multimedia materials. Strong skills in preparing PowerPoint presentations and working in SharePoint are also required.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 7

7. Human Resources Officer (Workday), HR Budget and Control Division

Under the general supervision of Deputy Division Chief, HCM Cloud Support & Reporting, the Human Resources Officer (Workday) is responsible for analyzing business processes, understanding user needs and configuring Workday to meet these requirements.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 2

8. Economist/Senior Economist (Statistics [Expertise]) – STAGO (Contractual)

The Government Finance Division (STAGO) of the IMF’s Statistics Department (STA) is seeking to fill a vacancy for a specialized Economist/Senior Economist.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 7

9. Admin Assistant/Senior Admin Assistant 

The European Department has an opening for an Administrative Assistant/Senior Administrative Assistant in Other Advanced Economies (OA) Unit. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Unit Chief and is expected to provide a wide range of office duties and assistance to the unit staff as directed.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 2

10. Staff Assistant/Admin Assistant – EURST

The European Department has an opening for a Staff Assistant/Administrative Assistant in the Southeastern 2 (ST) Unit. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Unit Chief and is expected to provide a wide range of office duties and assistance to the unit staff as directed. He/she will be responsible for managing the workflow of the unit and for ensuring the quality and timeliness of its output.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 2

11. Financial Sector Expert/Senior Financial Sector Expert (MCMDM)

The Monetary and Capital Markets (MCM) Department has an opening for a Financial Sector/Senior Financial Sector Expert in its Debt Capital Markets (DM) division.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 2

12. Resident Advisor in Public Debt Management, PFTAC (MCMTA)

This is a long-term expert (contractual) assignment based in Suva, Fiji, with a 1-year term, with a possibility of extending—depending on performance and funding availability—up to 3 years.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 2

13. Resident Advisor in Monetary and Foreign Exchange Operations , CAPTAC-DR (MCMTA)

The Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an experienced expert to work as Resident Advisor in monetary and foreign exchange operations at the Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic Regional Technical Assistance Center (CAPTAC-DR).
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 2

13. Security Supervisor (ECOSOCC)

The Security Supervisor shall provide security update, which includes situational analysis, actions taken and actions recommended, to the Management Team on a regular basis.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 23

14. Head of Planning, Reporting & Accountability Division (AfCDC)

The Head of Planning, Reporting and Accountability Division is responsible for leading and managing the development of business plan based on the approved long term strategic roadmap, provision of quarterly and annual reports summarizing key findings and insights through tools giving highlight on progress against plans and objectives and the fostering of a culture driving high performance, collaboration, agility and accountability in the delivery of the organization activities.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 24

15. Head of Supply Chain Division (AfCDC)

The incumbent directs and manages the daily operations of the Supply Chain Division in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Division and the Africa CDC’s overall goals.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 24

16. Project Officer (STATAFRIC)

Reporting to the Executive Director of STATAFRIC and the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the World Bank funded Projects implemented by STATAFRIC, provide inputs on administrative matters related to projects implementation as per the project operations manual and the financial agreement.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 23

17. Principal Scientist for Biochemistry (AfCDC)

The Principal Scientist for Biochemistry will lead and coordinate the biochemistry activities of the Africa CDC Reference Laboratories Division. She/He will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of biochemistry methods and standards for the diagnosis, surveillance and research of infectious diseases and public health emergencies in Africa.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 23

18. Legal Counsel

The counsel works to provide strategic direction and legal counsel to the African Union (AU) Commission.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 17

19. Director of Regional Office and UNESCO Representative to Chile

Under the overall authority of the Director-General, the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX), in close consultation with the Assistant Directors-General of the five programme sectors, and with the Directors of the other UNESCO Regional Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean for project planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting, the incumbent will act as the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Santiago and UNESCO Representative to Chile.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 30

20. Director of Office and UNESCO Representative to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan

Under the overall authority of the Director-General, the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations (ADG/PAX), in close consultation with the Assistant Directors-General of the five programme sectors, and with the Directors of the other UNESCO Regional Offices in Asia and the Pacific region for project planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting, the incumbent will act as the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty and UNESCO Representative to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 30

21. Junior Consultant, Communication and Information Sector 

The Communication and Information Sector’s mission is to promote freedom of expression, media development and media literate societies, and to build knowledge societies through fostering universal access to information, innovation for sustainable development and the preservation of documentary heritage.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 8

22. Junior AI Consultant

Under the overall authority of the Chief Information Technology Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Cybersecurity and Digital Assets Manager, the Consultant/Contract Holder will provide artificial intelligence (AI) engineering service using Azure OpenAI in compliance with the UNESCO rules and regulations, practices, standards, and procedures to support the development of tools and capabilities related to AI technologies in the UNESCO Secretariat.
Click here for details | Deadline: Nov 30

23. UNESCO Internship on Gender Inequality

The general learning objectives of the internship is to obtain professional experience in the implementation of Priority Gender Equality at UNESCO which relates to and supplements graduate level studies of the intern, and to develop knowledge and understanding of the functioning and working methods of UNESCO.
Click here for details | Deadline: Dec 31

24. MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education)

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Education (ADG/ED), and the immediate supervision of the Director of Regional and Multisectoral Office in Yaounde, the incumbent is responsible for education programme and project work, advice, capacity development, research and knowledge management, networking, partnerships, and resource mobilization.
Click here for details | Deadline: Oct 31

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