Publishing Officer, P3
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Category and Level: Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Department/Office: Publications, Conference and Knowledge Management Division
Job Network: Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family: Conference Services
Posting Date: November 12, 2025
Deadline: December 26, 2025
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) aims to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063. Its mission is centered on five strategic directions: advancing ECA’s role as a premier knowledge institution, promoting economic diversification and job creation, developing innovative financing models, addressing regional and transboundary challenges, and strengthening Africa’s global position. This role is located in the Publications and Conference Management Section, reporting to the Chief of Production Services.
Responsibilities
The Publishing Officer will lead the implementation of ECA’s publishing and information programs. Key duties include:
• Developing and managing publishing strategies, coordinating production, and monitoring progress.
• Analyzing trends in publishing, design, and digital distribution, and advising management on actions.
• Promoting dissemination of UN publications across print, digital, and multimedia formats.
• Producing a range of publishing products including reports, infographics, and interactive materials.
• Preparing and editing publication content and coordinating design, printing, and distribution.
• Building and maintaining relationships with authors, editors, designers, and vendors.
• Supervising junior staff and guiding them on publishing workflows and production tasks.
• Using data analytics and visualization to support publishing decisions and reporting.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Expertise in digital publishing, design, and multimedia. Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Creativity: Capacity for innovative and “out-of-the-box” solutions.
• Client Orientation: Strong partnership-building and responsiveness to client needs.
• Managing Performance: Effective leadership, delegation, and coaching abilities.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in publishing, print and media technology, multimedia design, communication, or a related field. A first-level degree with qualifying experience may be accepted. Training in data or business analytics is an advantage.
Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in visual communications, publishing, or multimedia production is required.
Experience in managing digital publishing, developing interactive materials, and multimedia storytelling is desirable.
Experience in data analytics is an asset.
Languages
English is required. French is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation may include a substantive assessment and a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The United Nations is committed to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in recruitment. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants from unrepresented or underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged. The UN does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Application Deadline: December 26, 2025