Research and Project Consultant – Time for Growth Policy Resource Portal

About the role

The Economic Commission for Africa is seeking a Research and Project Consultant to lead the design, development, launch and coordination of the “Time for Growth” Integrated Policy Resource Portal. Based in Addis Ababa, the consultant will work closely with the Centre for African Statistics, UNECA divisions and partner organisations to turn time‑use data into actionable policy resources for African decision‑makers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the implementation workplan, timeline, milestones and deliverables for the portal, monitoring progress and managing risks.
• Coordinate activities across ACS, UNECA divisions, Open Data Watch, technical consultants and content contributors to ensure timely delivery.
• Support the establishment and operation of the Portal Oversight Committee and align the portal with related UNECA initiatives.
• Lead policy mapping, conceptual framework development and evidence synthesis to align portal content with macro‑economic and sectoral policy priorities.
• Identify, curate and organise datasets, methodologies, analytical tools, case studies, publications and training materials for inclusion in the portal.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, technical workshops and capacity‑building activities to ensure the portal meets user needs.
• Develop a sustainability and institutionalisation strategy, recommending long‑term governance and integration within UNECA platforms.