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 Organization 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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Policy Officer, Economic and Commercial Cooperation (CCP)
Requisition ID: 1663
Location: Ethiopia
Reports to: Permanent Representatives
Directorate/Department/Organ: Cabinet of the Chairperson/Permanent Representation Office in Beijing
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Purpose of Job
- To assist the Permanent Representative, in developing policy and strategy to Enhance the Economic and Commercial Cooperation Between China and Africa.
Main Functions
- Provide support in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the office’s strategic plan
- Ensure effective coordination and implementation at various levels
- Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders including on relevant matters
- Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division
- Provide support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders coordination
- Manage and supervise employees under his/her supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation.
- Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use.
- Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes
- Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required.
- Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide technical support China-AU Economic and Commercial Cooperation
- Assist the Permanent Representatives strengthening in China-Africa Economic and Commercial Cooperation
- Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission and other stakeholders for coordination purposes.
- Design and develop databases for collecting and capturing policy data
- Support the promotion of the activities of the permanent Mission including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
- Assist in the development of a resource mobilization strategy
- Generate and compile accurate reports in a timely manner for the mission and AU’s internal and external use
- Analyse and interpret data concerning given policy and programs systems and transactions
- Provide insights into the data trends to enable management to take informed decisions
- Provides support to his/her supervisor in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the Cabinet’s strategic plan
- Prepares and develops reports, budgets and work programmes related to the functioning of the mission
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Development studies, Social Sciences with 7 years or relevant work experience out of which 3 years should be at supervisory level OR Bachelor’s degree in above area with 10 years of relevant work experience out of which 3 years should be at supervisory level
- Working experience or knowledge in policy analysis, research and/or statistics or policy formulation, implementation, review and advocacy.
Required Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Sound planning and organisational skills
- 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 official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;
Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic Insight…
- Developing others ….
- Change Management
- Managing Risk…
Core Competencies:
- Building Relationship…
- Foster Accountability Culture….
- Learning Orientation
- Communicating with Influence…
Functional Competencies:
- Conceptual Thinking
- Job Knowledge and information sharing..
- Drive for Result
- Continuous Improvement Orientation ….
Tenure of Appointment
- The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
- Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.
Gender Mainstreaming
- The AU Commission is an equal-opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Languages:
- Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 22,932.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.
Application Closing Date
16th March, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
- The Africa Union is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply