African Union Commission (AUC)

Deputy Director General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (Africa CDC)

Organization Information

Reports to: Director General of Africa CDC

Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Job Grade: D2

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Regular

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

To assist the Director General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in delivering his mandate by leading the operational coordination of the Commission’s departments and non-elected staff in order to ensure high performance, results and impact. 

Main Functions

  • Facilitates the identification of top priorities for the senior leadership of the Africa CDC’s 4-year mandate.
  • Translates the senior leadership priorities into annual targets and goals and establishes a robust Commission-wide framework for monitoring and tracking progress.
  • Provides regular reports to the Director General of Africa CDC on implementation and monitoring of strategic and annual plans;
  • Supports the implementation of the New Public Health Order as the main Africa CDC Agenda by supporting initiatives across the organs;
  • Monitors and tracks progress in the delivery of the Africa CDC’s annual performance targets; 
  • Ensures effective collaboration in program development and implementation with the AU organs;
  • Collaborates with other members of the senior leadership team to ensure strategic coherence and overall synergy in the implementation of the Africa CDC’s programs and the delivery of high-impact results for the continent;
  • Cultivates a knowledge management culture through the promotion of research and publications that will ensure knowledge sharing and transfer across the Africa CDC; and 
  • Drives performance and delivery across the Africa CDC’s senior management and inspires high performance, teamwork and delivery across the portfolio.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective execution of the Africa CDC’s multi-year Strategic Plan.
  • Participate and fully share in the responsibility for planning, managing and evaluating the programmatic aspects of the Africa CDC.
  • Lead the development of long-term multi-year strategic goals and objectives for public health programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure accountability for and adherence to internal controls and external regulations, laws and policies applicable to Africa CDC programs and activities and requirements of key stakeholders and donors.
  • Ensure delivery of comprehensive and timely accountability reporting to the Director General for informing the agency Governing Board and key stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Represent Africa CDC at high-level technical and strategic engagements ensuring the Vision of Africa CDC is well understood within the global public health space.
  • Lead, coordinate and ensure regular evaluation of agency programs and research activities in collaboration with the secretariat’s leadership.
  • Identify the need for change in organization priorities and acts to implement such changes, communicate related outcomes, change and action plans to internal and external audiences as effectively as possible.
  • Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the Governing and other Advisory Boards, other agency leaders, key stakeholders and other public health partners.
  • Ensures appropriate, effective and timely resolution of issues and problems regarding agency activities and programs raised to the Secretariat by Member States and other Constituents.
  • Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team; empower, energize and develop overall staff capacity.
  • Perform any duties assigned by the Director General.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Degree equivalent to Doctor of Medicine or Ph.D. in Relevant Medical Sciences from a recognized institute or university. In addition, to the Doctor of Medicine or a Ph.D, a Master’s degree in public health (MPH), or epidemiology or equivalent is required.
  • At least 15 years of experience in public health management, planning, or public policy development with evidence of ever-increasing levels of responsibility at the national level or above.
  • At least 15 years of proven experience in the operational management of a public health organization at the country, regional or continental level, with at least ten (10) years of managerial experience involving a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory exposure.
  • Preferably having a working experience in international organizations
  • Excellent organizational and leadership abilities 

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, healthy 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;
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of scientific evidence and the ability to translate scientific evidence into recommendations for public health policy;
  • 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, programs development and management, and project management. 
  • Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Kiswahili, Spanish, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) will be an important added advantage

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Focus
  • Developing Organizational Capability
  • Change Leadership
  • Strategic Risk Management

Core Competencies

  • Building Partnership
  • Drives Accountability Culture:
  • Learning Orientation
  • Communicating with Impact

Functional Competencies

  • Conceptual Thinking
  • Job Knowledge and information sharing
  • Drive for Result
  • Fosters Innovation

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a mandate of four (4) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the mandate shall be renewable once.

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, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 100,017.00 (D2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance up to US$ 26,208.00 (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.

Applications must be submitted no later than October 30, 2023 11h59 p.m. EAT.

  • Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
  • The African Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates from less-represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.
  • As per the AU Staff Regulations and Rules under Regulation 6.3 the age requirement for this position is between the ages of eighteen (18) and fifty-five (55) (external applicants), on the date of application.

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Legal Counsel 

Organization Information

Reports to: H.E. Chairperson of the Commission  

Directorate: Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC)

Number of Direct Reports: 7

Number of Indirect Reports: 46

Contract Type: Regular 

Job Grade: D1

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

To provide strategic direction and legal counsel to the African Union (AU) Commission..

Main Functions

  • Acts as a focal point for legal-related issues of AU.
  • Develops and maintains operating rules and procedures.
  • Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Divisions of the OLC.
  • Ensures overall management of the Directorate/department personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force.
  • Determines and executes the overall strategy of the directorate/department.
  • Develops and oversees policy development guidelines.
  • Prepares and oversees integrated programmes of overall activities of the Directorate.
  • Builds and maintains a strategic plan to form good working relations with other directorates/departments.
  • Develops and maintains regular working relations with top-level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners.
  • Ensures the organization of coordination meetings between the organization and other relevant directorates/departments.
  • Ensures the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and annual financial statements and other reports.
  • Oversees the collection of contributed funds to the Directorate/department.
  • Initiates and takes necessary actions to collect funds for and for the African Union as a whole.
  • Proposes training programmes relating to programme design and coordination.
  • Promotes awareness and training of best practices in areas of expertise.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Advises the Commission and AU Organs on legal matters;
  • Provides legal opinions relating to the interpretation of all Protocols, Rules and Regulations of the AU, as well as, other legal instruments;
  • Provides legal counsel to the Chairperson of the Commission, in discharging his/her functions as Depository of all the treaties as well as all other legal instruments of the Union and in keeping copies of international agreements signed between Member States
  • Assesses the legal implications of the activities and decisions of all deliberative, advisory and administrative bodies, and participates in the meetings of these bodies;
  • Oversees the drafting of contracts; host agreements, cooperation agreements and Rules of Procedure of the various organs, treaties, and other legal instruments as well as the preparation of election documents including materials for elections at the level of the Executive Council and the Assembly;
  • Represents the Commission and all organs of the AU in judicial proceedings, negotiations or other procedures for the conclusion of agreements or the settlement of disputes;
  • Ensures the smooth functioning of, and represents the Chairperson in the Administrative Tribunal;
  • Conducts follow-up on issues concerning the implementation of Headquarters and Host Agreements;
  • Ensures that the privileges and immunities of the Commission and its staff and representatives accredited to it are assured, respected and protected as provided for in the Headquarters Agreements and the General Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the AU;
  • Follows-up on issues relating to international legal matters;
  • Ensures that the legal interaction between the Organs of the Union and Member States, other Organisations, individuals and other legal entities are regulated in such a manner that the interests of the AU are safeguarded;
  • Oversees investigations and preparation of reports on special legal problems;
  • Ensures the overall management of the Office including the preparation of programmes and budgets and their effective implementation,
  • Manages and supervises the performance of subordinate staff
  • Coordinates all the legal officers deployed in AU organs and Institutions
  • Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Master’s degree in Public or Private International Law and/or the Law of International organizations with 15 years of postgraduate work experience out of which eight (8) years should be at the managerial level, and five (5) years in a supervisory role.
  • Experience within International and/or multilateral organizations is required, and dealing with international negotiation and diplomatic matters will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

  • Leadership and management skills
  • Communication, report writing and presentation skills
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of international laws and practices
  • Knowledge and operational understanding of the policies, systems and programmes of the AU
  • Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Arabic); fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage).

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Perspective
  • Developing Others
  • Change Management
  • Managing Risk

Core Competencies

  • Building Relationships
  • Communicating with Impact
  • Learning Orientation
  • Foster Accountability Culture

Functional Competencies

  • Conceptual thinking
  • Drive for result
  • Fosters Innovation
  • Job Knowledge and information sharing

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, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (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.

Applications must be submitted no later than October 17, 2023 11h59 p.m. EAT.

  • Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
  • The African Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates from less-represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia

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Head – Financial Audit Division

Organization Information

Reports to: Coordinator, Office of Internal Oversight  

Directorate: Office of Internal Oversight (OIO)

Division: Financial Audit

Number of Direct Reports: 3

Number of Indirect Reports: 5

Job Grade: P5

Contract type: Regular

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

Directs and manages the daily operations of the Financial Audit Division in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the directorate and the AU’s overall goals.

Main Functions

  • Designs and implements policies, programs and projects to achieve the directorate’s strategic objectives. 
  • Manages and supervises employees within the division, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation; 
  • Design policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions; 
  • Ensures the delivery of the division’s annual targets in line with the directorate’s overall goals and ensures robust and timely monitoring and reporting;
  • Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Units within the Division
  • Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system;
  • Engages stakeholders within member states and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Regional Mechanisms(RMs) and relevant international organizations in designing and implementing strategies. 
  • Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Division;  
  • Maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member States and partner institutions in the execution of the Division’s mandate.  
  • Represents the organization and communicates its position at conferences. 
  • Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitors budget execution at the division level. 
  • Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization;  
  • Manages risk within the division and recommends mitigation strategies 
  • Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at the division level 
  • Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent. 

Specific Responsibilities

  • Manages the Internal Audit process, develops and manages the Internal Audit schedule (or cycle), supervises Audit Team members, and produces quality audit reports that recommend methods to enhance and improve risk management, governance and control procedures.
  • Presents audit results to management, review and record activities and action plans defined by management to resolve issues identified by audit findings.
  • Analyses integrity and reliability of accounting and financial information as well as means used for identifying measuring, classifying and reporting information for the preparation of financial and activity reports.
  • Reviews and approves the Division’s annual and long-range audit plans and activities, for reviewing significant findings and recommendations by the Division and ensuring the adequacy of management’s corrective actions.
  • Coordinates and ensures timely preparation of audit, activity and other reports in order to provide information to OIO management.
  • Contributes to the AU annual audit risk assessment process.
  • Leads the budget preparation for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks and manages effectively the utilization of financial, human and other resources in order to facilitate the attainment of the set objectives.
  • Liaises on audit matters with directorates, organs, senior management, operational staff, and external auditors.
  • Provides advice to line management on risk mitigation and best practices.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Master’s Degree in Audit, Business Administration, Finance, or related field with twelve (12) years of professional experience in audit or relevant area in a similar international organization out of which seven (7) years should be at the managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.
  • A relevant professional certification i.e. “Expert Comptable” or Chartered/Certified Public Accountant designation (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CA or equivalent) and affiliation to a relevant professional body is mandatory.
  • Auditing experience in inter-governmental operations, accounting standards and information systems such as IPSAS & SAP-ERP will be of a comparative advantage.
  • Experience with computer-assisted audit tools is an added advantage.

Required Skills

  • Leadership and management skills
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Research and Analytical skills
  • Communication, presentation, and report writing skills
  • Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office suite and AU Computing software
  • Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment
  • Planning, budgeting, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge and working understanding of the policies, programmes, and systems of the AU
  • Knowledge of AU financing and auditing regulations
  • Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, and Spanish); fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Perspective
  • Developing Others
  • Change Management
  • Managing Risk

Core Competencies

  • Building Relationship
  • Foster Accountability Culture
  • Learning Orientation
  • Communicating with Impact

Functional Competencies

  • Conceptual Thinking
  • Job Knowledge and information sharing
  • Drive for Result
  • Fosters Innovation

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.

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (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.

Applications must be submitted no later than October 26, 2023 11h59 p.m. EAT.

  • Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
  • The African Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates from less-represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia

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Head of Division Transport and Mobility

Organization Information

Reports to: Director

Directorate/Department: Infrastructure and Energy

Division: Transport and Mobility

Number of Direct Reports: 5

Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Job Grade: P5

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Regular

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

To provide overall supervision and management of the Division as well as the design of strategies and policies to achieve the strategic objectives of the Department and the AU’s overall goals.

Main Functions

  • Designs and implements policies, programs and projects to achieve the department’s strategic objectives and relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;
  • Formulates strategies for implementing priority programs in the transport and mobility sector;
  • Coordinates the implementation of continental transport and mobility policies, strategies and action plans in close collaboration with AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other Continental and International organizations;
  • Coordinate and conduct research, studies and analysis of the African transport and mobility sector on issues of interest to African Member States, RECs and other regional and continental African institutions;
  • Advise the Director of Infrastructure and Energy on trends and developments in the transport and mobility sector and recommend appropriate courses of action.
  • Engages stakeholders within member states, RECs and other Regional Mechanisms, Pan African institutions and relevant international organizations in designing and implementing transport and mobility strategies;
  • Coordinates the implementation of the two AU Agenda 2063 flagship projects under the mandate of the Division i.e. Africa Integrated High-Speed Rail Network (AIHSRN) and the Establishment of a Single African Air-Transport Market (SAATM)
  • Supervises and manages the employees of the division with regard to organization and performance evaluation;
  • Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure the effective performance of the Transport and Mobility Division team and provide direction, regular feedback, coaching and mentoring paying appropriate attention to the personal and professional development of the staff in line with the organization’s performance management policy and systems;
  •  Contribute to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensure implementation at the division level;
  • Ensures risk management and mitigation;
  • Represents the organization at workshops, conferences, meetings and seminars and provides guidance on transport and mobility issues related to Africa and the department’s work;
  • Build and maintain partnerships with regional and international institutions which include fund mobilization, developing and implementing regional joint programmes and activities for improving the African transport and mobility sector.
  • Prepare periodic reports on the Transport and Mobility Division’s activities and programmes and contribute to the preparation of the department’s report and other monitoring and reporting obligations;
  • Builds and maintains good working relations and collaboration with other Divisions;
  • Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitors budget execution at the division level;
  • Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent. 

Specific Responsibilities

  • Ensures development and implementation of the Transport and Mobility Division’s programmes including policies, strategies, and action plans.
  • Manage the Transport and Mobility Division team’s performance and provide technical and administration leadership and professional development of the staff.
  • Supervises and guides the work of staff working in the transport and mobility division;
  • Coordinates the formulation and implementation of policies covering all aspects of intra-African and international cooperation in the transport and mobility sector within the context of decisions of the AU Policy Organs; 
  • Initiates and coordinates the work of the specialized technical committees and sub-committees in the transport and mobility sector; 
  • Undertakes and monitors, supervises and evaluates projects in the transport and Mobility sectors; 
  • Establishes working relations with the RECs and other regional and international organizations in the transport and mobility industries; 
  • Coordinates the organization and servicing of workshops, seminars and meetings of Member States on sectoral matters; 
  • Designs and plans policy program on the Transport and mobility sector to achieve the continental strategy: 
  • Coordinates air transport, maritime transport, road and railway planning policy program and strategies at the regional and continental level;
  • Coordinates strategic urban mobility planning in the regional and continental transport connectivity;
  • Coordinates the monitoring and preparation of periodic reports on developments in transport and Mobility and connectivity; 
  • Coordinates and facilitates studies and research papers and policy documents on the improvement of transport and infrastructure and sustainable development on air, road, railway and maritime transport: 
  • Monitors and evaluates strategic master plans and charters in the transport subsectors in order to determine and prioritize development projects within the framework of the AU Agenda 2063.
  • Coordinates seminars, programs, and training in transport and mobility policy, in order to ensure sustainable transport, infrastructure and services at regional and continental level taking into account rural areas;
  • Coordinates the preparation and management of the programme budget for the transport and mobility sectors;
  • Develops a continental database on air transport, road, maritime transport and railway
  • Works closely with key partners, Institutions and donors such as: AfDB EU, UNECA, GIZ, SSATP, World bank, 
  • Develop key performance indicators to ensure the implementation of transport and mobility policies;
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • A Master’s Degree in economics, and engineering in the fields of transport with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience of which seven (7) years should have been served at the managerial level and five (5) years at the supervisory level.

Required Skills

  • Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between 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 effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
  • Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Perspective
  • Developing Others
  • Change Management
  • Managing Risk

Core Competencies

  • Building relationships
  • Foster Accountability Culture
  • Learning Orientation
  • Communicating with Impact

Functional Competencies

  • Conceptual thinking
  • Job Knowledge and information sharing
  • Drive for result
  • Fosters Innovation

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.

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (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.

Applications must be submitted no later than October 26, 2023 11h59 p.m. EAT.

  • Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
  • The African Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates from less-represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia

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