About the Division of Administration

Abstract

The Division of Administration is located under the purview of Knowledge Delivery pillar of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). It provides guidance on policies and procedures, strategies, direction and support in all aspects of administration to ensure effective implementation of the substantive mandate of ECA. The Division provides the services mentioned to ensure efficient support for the functions and services of ECA headquarters, the five sub regional offices and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning. The Division also coordinates with the United Nations agencies, funds and programs based in Ethiopia to support the United Nations common services framework through the Operations Management Team (OMT). The key focus areas of the Division are the provision of support to the implementation of United Nations system-wide projects, including the following: Umoja (the United Nations system’s enterprise resource planning); the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); the strategic capital plan; quality support to staff members in career advancement and development; further delegation of authority to the sub regional offices in human and financial resource management.