International Consultant
Quick answer
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is seeking a senior international consultant to support the analysis and development of guidelines for strengthening linkages between national planning and budgeting in Africa. The role will be remote with potential travel, and compensation is deliverable-based.
- Role
- International Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
- Location
- Remote, with potential travel as needed
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- A competitive fee will be offered, commensurate with the consultant’s qualifications and experience. Remuneration will be deliverable-based and disbursed in installments upon the satisfactory completion of the agreed milestones.
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The overall objective of the consultancy is to develop practical, evidence-based continental guidelines that strengthen the integration of national planning, budgeting, and financing systems across African countries.
What you'll do
- Review existing literature on planning, budgeting, public financial management, and financing frameworks in Africa
- Develop an inception report outlining methodology, workplan, diagnostic framework, country selection criteria, and consultation strategy
- Conduct comparative analysis of selected countries by identifying common institutional patterns and assessing different planning-budget integration models
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in economics, statistics, sociology, development studies, or related fields
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in development planning, public financial management, macroeconomic policy, or public sector reforms
- Experience conducting institutional diagnostics and comparative policy analysis
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job will be remote with potential travel as needed.
What is the compensation?
A competitive fee will be offered, commensurate with the consultant’s qualifications and experience. Remuneration will be deliverable-based and disbursed in installments upon the satisfactory completion of the agreed milestones.
What are the key qualifications required?
Advanced university degree in economics, statistics, sociology, development studies, or related fields; at least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in development planning, public financial management, macroeconomic policy, or public sector reforms; and experience conducting institutional diagnostics and comparative policy analysis.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal until September 4, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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