African Union Job Recruitment (17 Positions)

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).  We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

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At African Union (AU), We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1. Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Management Expert (Location: Kenya)
2. Director, Health and Humanitarian Affairs (Location: Ethiopia)
3. Fisheries and Aquaculture Trade and Investment Officer (Location: Kenya)
4. Senior Policy Officer – Fisheries and Aquaculture (Location: Ethiopia)
5. Finance Officer (Location: Ethiopia)
6. Project Coordinator (Location: Cameroon)
7. Assistant Finance Officer (Location: Ethiopia)
8. Administrative Assistant (Location: Cameroon)
9. Weather Modelling Scientist and Forecaster (Location: Cameroon)
10. Climate Monitoring and Prediction Expert (Location: Cameroon)
11. Chief Executive Officer / AUDA-NEPAD (Location: South Africa)
12. Transitional Justice Expert (Location: Ethiopia)
13. Associate Legal Expert (Location: Ethiopia)
14. Translation and Legal Drafter (Location: Ethiopia)
15. Senior Prosecution Expert (Location: Ethiopia)
16. Director – Operation and Support Services (Location: Ethiopia)
17. Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Coordinator (Location: Ghana)

Fisheries and Aquaculture Resources Management Expert

Requisition ID: 641
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organization: African Union Commission – AUC
Reports to: Senior Fisheries Officer
Directorate: DARBE
Division: AU-IBAR
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
The incumbent should have:

• Post-graduate University Degree (Master’s degree) in Fisheries Sciences, Aquaculture or related aquatic sciences. PhD qualification in relevant disciplines would be an added advantage;
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in aquaculture in the African fisheries sector and of which at least three (3) years should at supervisory level;

Or:

• Bachelor University Degree in Fisheries Sciences, Aquaculture or related aquatic sciences;
• Qualification(s) in related Aquatic Sciences would be an added advantage;
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in aquaculture in African Fisheries out of which at least three (3) years should at supervisory level.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, International Development, HHumanitarian Services or relevant Medical Sciences or social science studies with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience of which eight (8) should be at managerial level and five (5) years at the supervisory level.

Required Skills:

• Ability to use strong managerial delegation, political tact and supervisory skills to achieve documented objectives
• Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with top-level stakeholders
• Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks
• Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Trade and Investment Officer

Requisition ID: 642
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organization: African Union Commission – AUC
Reports to: Senior Fisheries Officer
Directorate: DARBE
Division: AU-IBAR
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
The incumbent should have:

• Bachelor university degree in Marketing and Trade in Agriculture Products (Preferably with specialization in fish and fisheries products) or Economics (preferably in Natural Sciences). Qualification(s) in related Natural Sciences would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in marketing and trade of agricultural products in Africa. Experience at supervisory level will be an added advantage.

Or:

• A Post-graduate University degree (Master’s degree) in Marketing and Trade in Agriculture Products (Preferably with specialization in fish and fisheries products) or Economics (preferably in Natural Sciences). Qualification(s) in related Natural Sciences would be an added advantage
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in marketing and trade of agricultural products in Africa. Experience at supervisory level will be an added advantage.

Senior Policy Officer – Fisheries and Aquaculture

Requisition ID:  643
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: African Union Commission – AUC
Reports to: Senior Fisheries Officer
Directorate: DARBE
Division: AU-IBAR
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Grade: P3

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
The incumbent should have a:

• Post-graduate University degree (Master’s degree) in fisheries sciences, fisheries socio-economics, related equivalent disciplines in policy and planning. A PhD degree in relevant fields will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the fisheries and aquaculture development in Africa of which at least three (3) years should at the supervisory level;

OR:

• Bachelor university degree in fisheries sciences, fisheries socio-economics, related equivalent disciplines in policy and planning.
• Qualification(s) in related Aquatic Sciences would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in aquaculture in African Fisheries of which at least three (3) years should be at supervisory level.

Finance Officer

Requisition ID: 561
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: African Union Commission – AUC
Reports to: Senior Finance Officer (Finance Directorate)
Directorate: Finance
Division: External Resource Management
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Grade: P2

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must possess a minimum of a University Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration from a recognized University with at least three (3) years relevant work experience OR a Masters Degree in same areas of study with at least two (2) years relevant work experience.
• Additional professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA etc, or a Masters level academic qualification etc. will be an added advantage.
• Work experience should be in financial accounting and reporting function. Strong knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is desirable;
• Demonstrable experience working with standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and working knowledge of ERP (preferably SAP) is desirable.
• Experience in performing financial and accounting tasks for donor funded projects (including EU-funded projects) is desirable.

Required Skills:

• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Sound planning and organizational skills;
• Strong communication skills (oral and in writing)
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Project Coordinator

Requisition ID: 524
Location: Douala, Cameroon
Reports to: ClimSA/GFCS Project Coordinator (line reporting) & ECCAS Regional Coordinator for DRM/CCA (local reporting)
Directorate / Department: Sustainable Environment & Blue Economy
Division: Sustainable Environment
Number of Direct Reports: 6
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s (or Bac + 5) degree in Meteorological Sciences, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Physics, Disaster Risk Management, or other related fields and seven (7) years of progressively relevant work experience at expert level, in the areas of environmental management, weather and climate services, or meteorology involving multi-stakeholders such as Regional Economic Communities, Regional Climate Centres, Member States, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), and Development Partners.

OR

• Bachelor Degree in the above fields with ten (10) years progressively relevant work experience stated above, out of which seven (7) should be at expert and managerial level
• At least three (3) years out of total years of experience must be at supervisory level.
• Experience in GIS and Remote Sensing would be an added advantage.
• Proven experience and extensive engagement with knowledge on the roles of RECs in the relevant sector.
• Additional qualifications in project management would be an asset.
• Must have experience in the ECCAS region

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Policy development and analysis
• Advanced knowledge of the use of climate data from regional and global climate models for climate simulations and predictions at the level of the sub-region, countries, watersheds, impacts, and forecasts of risks and disasters linked to climates;
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish) and fluency in another is an added advantage.

Assistant Finance Officer

Requisition ID: 482
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Senior Finance Officer (Finance Directorate)
Directorate/Department : Finance
Division: External Resource Management
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P1

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must possess a minimum of University Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration from a recognized University preferably with at least 2 (two) years relevant work experience financial accounting and reporting function. Strong knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Demonstrable experience working with standard software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and working knowledge of ERP (preferably SAP) is desirable
• Experience in performing financial and accounting tasks for donor funded projects (including EU-funded projects) is desirable.
• Possession of professional qualification/certification will be considered as an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (oral and in writing)
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Administrative Assistant

Requisition ID: 481
Location: Douala, Cameroon
Reports to: Coordinator ECCAS Project Unit
Directorate / Department: Sustainable Environment & Blue Economy
Division: Sustainable Environment
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSA5

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum of Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Administration or any related field from a recognized educational institution.
• A higher qualification will be an added advantage
• Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) and three (3) years for Diploma and Bachelor degree holders respectively, of relevant work experience in administrative support, with good understanding of administrative (human resources, procurement, administrative services, records management, etc) systems
• Experience in office management is mandatory, exposure to administration duties is a strong added advantage.
• Good knowledge and practical use of Computer office applications are mandatory (very good knowledge of MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SAP will be an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, using one of the AU working languages is mandatory. Capacity to communicate in a second AU working language (both orally and in writing) will be an added advantage.
• Excellent drafting skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Ability to organize and present data in an understandable and useful manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational ability and time management;
• Willingness to extend service beyond working hours, as and when necessary
• Proactivity, adaptability and flexibility
• Excellent ability to use MS-Office (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point). Practical knowledge of using the SAP system will be an advantage.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in English and/or French (ECCAS working languages). Fluency in another AU language (Arabic, Portuguese and Spanish) is an added advantage.

Weather Modelling Scientist and Forecaster

Requisition ID: 565
Duty Station: Cameroon
Organization: African Union Commission – AUC
Reports to: Project Coordinator, ECCAS Unit
Directorate / Department: Sustainable Environment & Blue Economy
Division: Sustainable Environment
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Grade: P2

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s University Degree in one or more of the following fields: Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics, and Higher Mathematics with at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience. A Master’s degree qualification with two (2) years of relevant professional work experience is also acceptable. Higher academic qualification is preferred. Two (2) years should be at an international level.
• Have computer training and demonstrable training in computer modeling;
• Experience working in the fields of meteorology, climate change, environment, atmospheric modeling, and disaster risk reduction
• Modelling and prediction experience is preferred, with solid experience in anchoring and producing meteorological information, in observing and forecasting weather conditions, climate risks and disasters and reporting on the issues.
• Must have experience in the ECCAS region.
• Able to demonstrate abilities in the precise analysis of meteorological and climate data and in making solid and essential operational decisions.
• Able to use computer and mathematical, meteorological and climatic models to make short, medium and long term forecasts and prove professional experience in the aviation industry, maritime transport or in the armed forces.
• Able to demonstrate good mathematical and computational problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project management.

Required Skills:

• Have a good command of the project cycle (formulation, supervision, self-evaluation by the beneficiaries, mid-term and final evaluation);
• Have a great capacity for analysis, synthesis and drafting of reports;
• Have proven skills in using the IT tool;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Sound planning and organizational skills;
• Advanced knowledge of climate change and meteorology technical processes;
• Have experience and knowledge of one of the sectors of the application of meteorological data (agriculture and food security, health, forestry or disaster risk management);
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish) and fluency in another is an added advantage;
• Good knowledge of LINUX, Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher).

Climate Monitoring and Prediction Expert

Requisition ID: 482
Location: Douala, Cameroun
Reports to: Project Coordinator, ECCAS Unit
Directorate/Department : Sustainable Environment & Blue Economy
Division: Sustainable Environment
Job Grade: P2

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum of a University Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics, Climatology, or related qualification.
• A higher academic qualification will be an added advantage.
• Have a higher level training in atmospheric sciences and statistics
• At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience of which at least two (2) years should be at an equivalent or higher level at an international level. Experience working in the fields of meteorology, climatology, climate change, environment, atmospheric modeling, environmental assessment, geography and disaster risk reduction

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Sound planning and organizational skills;
• Advanced knowledge of climate change and meteorology technical processes;
• Knowledge of the use of data from regional and global climate models for climate simulations and predictions at the level of the sub-region, countries, watersheds, impacts, and forecasts of risks and disasters linked to climates;
• Proven knowledge and practice of policy development and analysis;
• Experience in the ECCAS region is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of LINUX and Window operating systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher).Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French Portuguese, Spanish) is a requirement; fluency in more languages is an added advantage;

Chief Executive Officer / AUDA-NEPAD

Requisition ID: 526
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Grade: SP3
Organ: AUDA-NEPAD
Office: Office of the CEO
Number of Direct Reports: 6
Number of Indirect Reports: 6
Organization: African Union Commission – AUC
Reports to: Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• The candidate is required to have at least an Advanced / Postgraduate Degree or University Master’s Degree in Economics, International Cooperation, Engineering, Development Studies or related / equivalent disciplines with at least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, with minimum ten (10) years at managerial level and 5 years supervisory level
• Extensive experience and proven record in the stated areas of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced University Degree/Masters, eg in international and regional finance Institutions, finance ministries or other development and finance related institutions;
• Qualification(s) in advanced executive development programmes or related qualification (shall be an advantage)
• The candidates is required to have at least fifteen (15) years of appropriate experience in leading and managing comparable public sector institutions or similar organizations regionally and or Internationally (Experience as an accounting/controlling officer Is an added advantage);
• Proven track record in conducting and leading business in highly politicized environments; travel both internationally and nationally
• The candidate is required to have a proven track record of delivery and leading the Implementation of large programmes and/projects
• Substantial and proven experience working at very senior decision-making level within the public sector or similar Institutions, regional organizations/institutions, international institutions and civil society organizations
• Substantial experience leading and managing development programmes or projects in Africa with a view of mobilizing support and resources for the design Initiatives, development of policies, implementation of strategies, and effectively accounting for resources utilized.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrate strong leadership and management experience, excellent organizational human and financial management skills, very good interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to Interact with a variety of stakeholders including, at a high level and excellent report writing and reporting skills to diverse audiences and at various levels;
• Excellent strategic visioning, planning, Implementation, monitoring and evaluations and reporting skills;
• Demonstrated record of setting clear standards for accountability, probity, value for money and risk management and zero tolerance to fraud and corruption; for ensuring sound and transparent financial management; and delivering continuous improvement, impact, efficiency and effectiveness;
• Demonstrated intellectual leadership, creativity and proven ability to propose new ideas and lead on new ways of working across silos in a complementary and synergistic way for a prosperous and peaceful Africa;
• Proven track record of change management and accomplishments at the regional, national or international level with strong resource mobilization, political and diplomatic skills;
• Good grounding on regional and international policy frameworks and strategies on the African developmental agenda and specifically Agenda 2063 and the SDGs;
• Working knowledge of research, policy development and analysis, programmes development and management, and project management

Transitional Justice Expert

Requisition ID: 501
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with frequent travel to South Sudan)
Organization: African Union Commission – AUC
Reports to: Project Coordinator – HCSS
Directorate: Office of the Legal counsel
Division: Hybrid Court for South Sudan (HCSS)
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Grade: P2

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• University Bachelor Degree in Law, International Criminal Law from a recognized Institution with 5 years experience, as a prosecutor or practicing lawyer in the fields of international criminal justice, transitional justice, criminal or international law and working knowledge of national or international criminal law and procedure, international humanitarian law and public international law.
• Candidates with a Masters Degree in Law, International Criminal Law from a recognized Institution must have 2 years experience as a prosecutor or practicing lawyer in the fields of international criminal justice, transitional justice, criminal or international law and working knowledge of national or international criminal law and procedure, international humanitarian law and public international law.

Required Skills:

• Experience working on research on transitional/access to justice issues;
• Knowledge of international Human Rights standards and principles and the ability in applying them to strategic and/or practical situations;
• Demonstrated ability to find creative and pragmatic solutions in a demanding, deadline driven environment and to establish and maintain effective, constructive working relationships with people from different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Very good knowledge of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy;
• Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Horn of Africa, in particular South Sudan;
• Working knowledge of other working language of the African Union will be an added advantage;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and ability to adapt moving from the duty station to the grass root level; and
• Ability to perform under hardship and strenuous environment.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

Associate Legal Expert

Requisition ID: 504
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with frequent travel to South Sudan)
Reports to: Project Coordinator – HCSS
Directorate: Office of the Legal counsel
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• University Bachelor Degree in International Criminal Law/Public International Law with 5 years’ experience as practicing lawyer, legal or special advisor in the fields of justice, rule of law, criminal or international law.
• Candidates with a Masters Degree in in International Criminal Law/Public International Law from a recognized institution must have 2 years’ experience as practicing lawyer, legal or special advisor in the fields of justice, rule of law, criminal or international law.
• Experience as a legal/special advisor in an international or hybrid criminal tribunal or court is an added advantage;

Required Skills:

• Proven knowledge of international criminal substantive, criminal procedural case law at international or hybrid criminal tribunals or courts;
• In-depth theoretical knowledge of criminal law (both substantive and procedural), including knowledge of international legal procedures and instruments;
• Demonstrated ability to find creative and pragmatic solutions in a demanding, dead-line driven environment and to establish and maintain effective, constructive working relationships with people from different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Previous experience as a legal advisor during the planning or start-up phase of a court;
• Previous experience drafting or amending Rules of Procedure or internal court administration or process documents;
• Experience in applying expertise to analysing a diverse range of complex and unusual legal issues and problems, and in developing innovative and creative solutions;
• International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multi-national and international organisations;
• Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Horn of Africa, in particular South Sudan;
• Ability to perform under hardship and strenuous environment; and
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, in Arabic and English;
• Knowledge of other working language of the AU or of the local languages of South Sudan.

Translation and Legal Drafter

Requisition ID: 483
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethopia
Reports to: Project Coordinator – HCSS
Directorate: Office of the Legal counsel
Division: Hybrid Court for South Sudan (HCSS)
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• University Bachelor Degree in translation, linguistics, law and political science from a recognized institution with 5 years’ experience in translating legal documents and drafting legal instruments.
• Candidates with a Masters Degree in translation, linguistics, law and political science from a recognized institution must have 2 years’ experience in translating legal documents and drafting legal instruments.
• Progressively responsible professional experience in translation in similar international organization is an added value;

Required Skills:

• Excellent skills in drafting and IT skills;
• Experience in managing the translation and/or interpretation department(s) of an international judicial institution;
• A demonstrated track record of successfully managing large quantities of translation and interpretation work and increasing productivity;
• Broad knowledge of established practices and recent developments in interpretation services in international organisations;
• A thorough knowledge of the regulatory framework governing translation services in the AU context;
• Working knowledge of other working language;
• Ability to perform under hardship and strenuous environment; and
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, in Arabic and English.

Senior Prosecution Expert

Requisition ID: 503
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with frequent travel to South Sudan)
Job Grade: P3
Reports to: Project Coordinator – HCSS
Directorate: Office of the Legal counsel
Division: Hybrid Court for South Sudan (HCSS)

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• University Master Degree in Law, International Criminal Law from a recognized Institution with 7 years’ experience, as a prosecutor or practicing lawyer in the fields of international criminal justice, rule of law, criminal or international law and working knowledge of national or international criminal law and procedure, international humanitarian law and public international law. 3 out of the 7 years of experience should be at supervisory level.

OR

• University Bachelor’s Degree in Law, International Criminal Law from a recognized University with 10 years’ experience as a prosecutor or practicing lawyer in the fields of international criminal justice, rule of law, criminal or international law and working knowledge of national or international criminal law and procedure, international humanitarian law and public international law. 3 out of the 10 years should be at supervisory level.
• Previous experience as a prosecutor in an international or hybrid criminal tribunal or court will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Ability to apply prosecutorial expertise to analyzing complex evidence and documents particularly in international criminal justice,;
• Proven knowledge of the functioning of international criminal courts or tribunals and, in particular, the activities of the prosecution;
• In-depth theoretical knowledge of criminal law (both substantive and procedural), including knowledge of international legal procedures and instruments;
• Demonstrated ability to find creative and pragmatic solutions in a demanding, deadline driven environment and to establish and maintain effective, constructive working relationships with people from different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Horn of Africa, in particular South Sudan;
• Applicants must be proficient in English and Arabic. Advanced Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and ability to adapt moving from the duty station to the grass root level; and
• Ability to perform under hardship and strenuous environment
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.

Director – Operation and Support Services

Requisition ID: 404
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Deputy Chairperson
Directorate: Operation and Support Services
Number of Direct Reports: 5
Number of Indirect Reports: 56
Job Grade: D1

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A University Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Administrative Management, Organizational Development, Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related fields from a recognized academic institution.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) relevant work experience of which eight (8) years must be at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.
• Experience in facilities management, engineering, and supply chain management
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams in a diversified multicultural environment.
• Proven track record of management and technical leadership in delivering operational support services.
• Exposure to international organizations and Public sector is a plus.
• Certification in project management, supply chain, facilities management and strategic organizational development would be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) and Working knowledge in another AU Languages will be an added advantage.
• Ability to initiate and identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure and multi task within tight time constraints.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and relate well with a broad array of individuals both within and outside of the AU.
• Problem solving skills: with an excellent solution orientation and ability to draw on experiences for providing a sound basis for decision making.
• Creative thinking, innovation and rational decision-making capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build good working relationships and to work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues of different Department and institutions to achieve organizational goals.
• Strategic thinking: structured and efficient approach to project implementation with a proven track record of leading cross-functional projects teams as well as the ability to guide the team on journey for continual improvement of performance and knowledge;
• Excellent drafting, reporting and presentation skills
• Competence in the use of standard software such as Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Business, Development studies or relevant studies with ten (10) years post qualification relevant work experience out of which 6 years must be at managerial level;
• Proven experience in Policy Planning, formulation and programme management/coordination at regional or multilateral level.

Required Skills:

• Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between various stakeholders and partners, as well as geographically and culturally disparate partners;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Ability to prepare Budget, Progress Report, Work Plan and present for its adoption
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;
• Ability to effectively use the African Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting Tools; and
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

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