Scientific Affairs Officer
Position:Professional | P-4Deadline:25 Sep 2026 (27 days left)Job ID:281157Posted on:26 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
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Job Description
UNECA seeks a P-4 Scientific Affairs Officer in Addis Ababa to advance science, technology and innovation for Africa’s development. The officer will conduct regional analysis and complex field reviews, prepare technical studies and policy proposals, design STI policy frameworks, coordinate strategy implementation, train national experts, support programme planning and donor proposals, and maint...
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
7 years
Employment type
Full-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree
Contract duration
1 year
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
French
Summary of Responsibilities
- Conduct regional and national analysis for government advice
- Design technical modalities for complex field reviews
- Prepare STI analytical studies and policy proposals
- Design STI policy frameworks and analyse trends
- Draft technical papers and review studies
- Train national experts and support programme work plans
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in science, technology and innovation or related field
- At least seven years of science, technology and innovation, emerging technology, research, policy, programme planning or evaluation experience
- Result-oriented STI work-programme implementation experience
- Fluency in English or French
Desired Criteria
- STI strategy development experience
- PhD
- Data analytics experience
Skills
Additional Information
- Technology, Innovation, Connectivity and Infrastructure Division role
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNECA Careers, on 26 Aug 2026.