UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

The United Nations is seeking passionate individuals from or within #Africa! 🌍 Explore impactful career opportunities that enable you to contribute to the continent's growth and development. Every position offers a unique chance to be part of critical global initiatives and build a brighter future for Africa. Apply now! 🚀✨ ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, FS-5  United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Duty Station : ENTEBBE 🇺🇬  Apply by Nov 10, 2024 at https://bit.ly/4e4FUh8 INVESTIGATOR P-3  Office of Internal Oversight Services I GOMA🇨🇩  Apply by Dec 12, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3Yt9Rl8    POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER P-4  United Nations Office in Central Africa I LIBREVILLE🇬🇦  Apply by Nov 7, 2024 at https://bit.ly/4e7wlhi    PROCUREMENT OFFICER FS-6  United Nations Support Office in Somalia I MOGADISHU🇸🇴  Apply by Nov 6, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3YHBS9Y    SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P-5  United Nations Environment Programme I NAIROBI🇰🇪  Apply by Dec 11, 2024 at https://bit.ly/4fqaZNt FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT , G-5  United Nations Environment Programme I NAIROBI 🇰🇪  Apply by Oct 31, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3NJgPgV    HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OFFICER (ANALYST & REPORTING OFFICER) P-3  Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs I N'DJAMENA 🇹🇩  Apply by Nov 21, 2024 at https://bit.ly/4fnmc15 CHIEF OF SECTION, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS P-5  Economic Commission for Africa I NIAMEY🇳🇪  Apply by Dec 7, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3UtVyM6  Candidates from the following African countries are encouraged to apply: Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Somalia, Sao Tome & Principe. DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER P-4  Resident Coordinator System I NOUAKCHOTT🇲🇷  Apply by Nov 21, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3NIF5zJ  Candidates from the following African countries are encouraged to apply: Angola , Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Mozambique, Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, South Sudan  HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P-4  Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights I YAOUNDE🇨🇲  Apply by Oct 30, 2024 at https://bit.ly/3AisOio 

We are thrilled to invite you to The Peace and Development Nexus in Africa: Governance, Financing and Country Systems course, created through a collaboration between UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa and United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) The course aims to contribute to a mindset shift among policy makers, viewing domestic resource mobilization as an opportunity to drive fundamental policy and institutional reforms across Africa.   ✔️ Learn about actionable strategies to boost public spending efficiency and revenue collection. ✔️ Understand how to tackle and manage financial flows and maximize the role of private savings in development. ✔️ Navigate the political economy of African debt. ✔️ Challenge preconceived narratives about Africa's financial state.   Join us to become a driving force in redefining Africa's development journey! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dYSAzCAz #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #UNSSC #ActNow #OurCommonFuture

New course alert: The Peace and Development Nexus in Africa: Governance, Financing and Country Systems 🌍developed through a collaboration between the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa and United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC). Sign up to gain a detailed insight into the interconnectedness between peace, sustainable development, financing and governance in accelerating Africa’s progress. 🔍 What You'll Learn: Module 1: Durable Peace Requires Sustainable Development • Understand the relationship between sustainable development and lasting peace. • Examine Africa's challenges in development and historical conflicts. • Assess how state absence impacts governance and stability. Module 2: Sustainable Development Needs Sustainable Financing • Explore the paradoxes that hinder Africa's development. • Learn about the game-changing role of domestic resource mobilization in financing Africa’s development  • Understand how to harness a nexus multiplier effect in tackling the triple paradox hampering Africa’s development and policy solutions for energy access and enabling food systems. Module 3: Sustainable Financing Requires Control Over Economic and Financial Flows • Dive into the complexities of illicit financial flows (IFFs) and their impact on development. Module 4: Control Over Financial Flows Requires Strong Institutions and Governance • Assess the necessity of strong institutions for effective resource mobilization and governance. • Review policy reforms needed to manage and direct financial flows effectively to support development goals. Module 5: Implementing Effective Policies with a Case Study on School Meals • Observe the practical application of previous modules in a national school meal programme. • Analyse how this approach promotes and links education, health, economic development, and stability. 👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dYSAzCAz #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #UNSSC #ActNow #OurCommonFuture #AfricaDevelopment

The Peace and Development Nexus in Africa: Governance, Financing and Country Systems course is now accepting registrations. The UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa and United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) developed this course to empower policymakers with tailored solutions for Africa’s development.     By applying a nexus framework, this course will help participants better understand how:    • Lasting peace is rooted in sustainable growth.  • Sustainable finance is key to development.  • Strong institutions steer economic resources.     Who should attend? This course is ideal for African government staff across multiple ministries, such as finance, agriculture, education, energy, and the interior, who want to understand and apply the principles of sustainable development and peacebuilding in their work.    📆 Gain the tools to lead policy development and implementation centered on national priorities. Apply by November 1st!   https://lnkd.in/dYSAzCAz    #SustainableDevelopment #Africa #UNSSC #ActNow #OurCommonFuture #AfricaDevelopment  

We are thrilled to announce another keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Columbia Africa Conference: Jean-Paul Adam 🎤✨ Jean-Paul Adam is the Director for Policy, Monitoring and Advocacy in the Office of the Special Advisor on Africa to the United Nations Secretary General. He joined the UN in January 2020 and served as the Director for Technology, Climate Change and Natural Resources Management in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa up until June 2023. He previously served in several Cabinet positions in the Government of Seychelles including Minister of Finance, Trade and the Blue Economy (2015-2016), where he negotiated a debt for climate change adaptation swap in 2015 which placed 30% of Seychelles oceanic space under protection, and launched the process for Seychelles to become the first issuer of a Blue Bond. He also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs (2010-2015), and Minister of Health (2016-2019). Join us for a super insightful session with Jean-Paul Adam!! Grab your tickets NOW (link below) and get ready to engage with Africa’s brightest minds! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/driCqT2c

🌍 Calling all academics, policymakers and African thought leaders! 🤝 We are thrilled to announce that the Academic Conference on Africa is back for its 2024 edition. Organized in collaboration with the United Nations Academic Impact on the theme "Power, #Justice, and the People: Human Rights and the Rule of Law for Africa’s Transformation,” the Conference aims to elevate African thought #leadership and policymaking on the rule of law and human rights to the forefront of discussions. It looks to foster collaboration and encourage the development of African-led solutions to critical issues impacting the continent's development. While exploring ways to accelerate the continent's progress with homegrown solutions tailored to the actual needs on the ground, this year's Conference will also focus on the complex interplay between durable peace, #sustainabledevelopment, humanitarian work, and human rights across Africa. 📅 Mark your calendar: 3-5 December 2024  📍 Hybrid at United Nations Headquarters, New York and Online Let's work together to build the Africa we want. It's Africa the world needs. 🔗 More information: https://bit.ly/3YoQaMv  #AcademicAfrica2024 for #OurCommonFuture

REGISTER NOW for the new, free, self-paced United Nations online course "The Peace and Development Nexus in #Africa: Governance, Financing, and Country Systems." This course was developed by the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa in collaboration with the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC). If you are: ✅ A government official working on national policy development and implementation from an agriculture, education, #energy and finance perspective ✅ Passionate about Africa's global #leadership, national sovereignty and the importance of developing solutions from Africa for Africa to accelerate the continent's progress ✅ Keen to learn with your peers from across the continent while leveraging the United Nations' global platform, knowledge, #data and technical experience Then this course is FOR YOU! ✋🏿 It aims to introduce a new narrative and shift the conceptual thinking on how Africa can accelerate its development from an externally driven process to one owned and led by Africa. The learning approach looks at the connection between #peace, sustainable development, financing, and governance as follows: 1️⃣ Lasting peace needs a foundation of economic growth, climate adaptation, resilience, and social equity.    2️⃣ Nationally owned funding is critical to gaining policy space to reshape country risk profiles and accelerate development. 3️⃣ African states must effectively control and direct their economic resources. 4️⃣ Such control requires strong governance and effective institutions. The Secretary-General said, "The 21st century is poised to be Africa’s century." Let's answer his call and deliver action for Africa by building the continent's capacity for policy #innovation REGISTER and SHARE https://lnkd.in/erSeZtMw

“Conflict plays a significant role in driving poverty in Africa, with conflict-affected countries, including those plagued by violent extremism, more likely to experience poverty.” The International Day to #EndPoverty is marked annually on 17 October. This year, its theme is "Ending social and institutional maltreatment: acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies. " The day focuses on the crucial link between poverty, peace, and justice. This link is clearly illustrated in United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres's latest report on the “Promotion of durable peace through sustainable development in Africa.” The report examines persistent and emerging challenges impacting the achievement of durable peace in Africa, a critical pillar for the continent’s sustainable development and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides a broad overview of the peace and security landscape in Africa and the continent’s progress towards the SDGs, with a specific focus on the intersectionality between peace and security, development, humanitarian action and human rights. The quadruple nexus can be seen across every pillar of the SDGs, particularly in people-centred Goals that tend to drive or exacerbate violent extremism and other forms of conflict on the continent unless remedied, such as poverty, hunger, poor health and lack of education. It further highlights the link between high levels of poverty and recurring conflict. Africa’s progress towards the SDGs has been particularly uneven, with significant challenges to achievement across virtually all goals. While substantive progress has been made towards some goals, the region faces significant challenges in achieving those related to human welfare, such as Goal 1, which aims to end poverty in all its forms. Poverty on the continent is multidimensional, with poor households in conflict-affected countries often facing multiple deprivations, including lack of access to basic services, economic opportunities and resources, all of which disproportionately affect women and young people. In several countries, more than one third of the population suffers from simultaneous deprivations in education, basic infrastructure and monetary welfare. Such concurrent deprivations often create a breeding ground for inequality, social tensions and grievances, fuelling conflict, humanitarian crises and human rights concerns. The report’s findings underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive and integrated approach that acknowledges the interconnections between peace and security, development, humanitarian action and human rights in Africa. It further provides recommendations for African Member States, development partners and the multilateral system to work together in tackling the quadruple nexus and addressing poverty. READ and SHARE the Secretary-General's report: https://bit.ly/3Zzq1f8

This year’s #WorldFoodDay themed, “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,” emphasizes the critical importance of diversity, nutrition, affordability, accessibility, as well as the safety and sustainability of our food systems. It’s a reminder that everyone should have access to a greater diversity of nutritious foods—whether from our fields, fishing nets, or markets—ultimately benefiting individuals, communities, and the planet. 🌾🐟🥗 As we advocate for equitable food access, we must work to ensure that nutritious options are available on all our tables. Together, we can create a future where everyone has the right to healthy and sustainable food. Today, as we reflect on the role of food security in fostering sustainable development, it's crucial to recognize the multifaceted impact of homegrown school feeding programs. These initiatives go beyond just providing meals; they serve as a vital entry point for addressing various societal challenges. ✨ Peace and Security: Homegrown school feeding programs can enhance state legitimacy and help deliver essential social services, laying the groundwork for durable peace and sustainable development. The Secretary-General advocates for these programs as essential tools for transformative change in Africa. 🔋 Energy Access: These programs can also facilitate the implementation of renewable energy solutions. By establishing locally managed structures, communities can scale up off-grid energy solutions, promoting sustainability and resilience. 🌱 Climate Adaptation: Reliable energy access empowers communities to adopt climate adaptation strategies, from smart irrigation systems to clean cooking methods, ultimately reducing pollution and enhancing environmental sustainability. 🥦 Food Systems Transformation: With increased energy access, communities can leverage homegrown school feeding to transform their local food systems. However, proper budgeting and financing are essential. Africa must mobilize domestic resources and increase Official Development Assistance (ODA) to revitalize these programs. The benefits are clear: for every $1 invested in homegrown school feeding, there’s a return of $9. This represents a win-win opportunity for Africa and its partners, fostering stability and growth. Today, let's reaffirm our commitment to working hand-in-hand. A robust Africa is not just beneficial for the continent but a win for the entire world.

#HappeningNow Tune in LIVE to follow the United Nations General Assembly debate centred on Secretary-General António Guterres's latest report on the “Promotion of durable peace through sustainable development in Africa.” The report examines persistent and emerging challenges impacting the achievement of durable peace in Africa, a critical pillar for the continent’s sustainable development and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).       This publication, which can be read at https://bit.ly/3Zzq1f8, makes concrete recommendations for African governments to prioritize domestic resource mobilization to access adequate financing needed to strengthen formal and informal justice systems, ensuring equal access to justice, particularly for marginalized groups. It also highlights the importance of strategic reforms to address corruption, guarantee judicial independence and enhance the delivery of justice in underserved areas. The report then delves into the role of Africa’s development partners, who are called to provide sustainable financing and support for capacity-building in conflict-affected regions, as well as the multilateral system, which is encouraged to improve coordination, foster partnerships, and enhance data collection to inform targeted policies that drive systemic reforms and promote justice access across the continent. This new report from the UN chief also addresses the rule of law in Africa from the perspective of the people-centred approach set out in 2023 in his new vision for the Rule of Law, recognizing it as a foundation for inclusive sustainable development, conflict prevention and peace. The report states, “By addressing the root causes of injustice and inequality, African countries can cultivate more resilient and inclusive legal systems. This holistic approach upholds rights and dignity, fostering sustainable peace, stability and development across the continent.,” the report states.     This also highlights the nexus between peace and security, development, humanitarian action and human rights in accelerating Africa’s development.     This multilateral engagement at the UN General Assembly comes at a pivotal moment, as 2024 marks the starting point of the second half of the implementation period for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the beginning of the second 10-year implementation plan (2024-2033) of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. It also comes on the heels of the Summit of the Future, which saw Member States adopt an ambitious Pact for the Future. This is a crucial opportunity to evaluate progress and identify strategic collective efforts for achieving the SDGs in Africa.   📺 Follow LIVE and SHARE with your network: https://lnkd.in/epF_4sVz 📅 Monday, 14 October 2024    ⏲️10 am to 1 pm New York local time