The African Union (AU) Current Recruitment Opportunities

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

Requisition ID: 2003
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: D2
Contract Type: Regular
Organization: African Union
Reports to: Director General of Africa CDC
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC

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 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 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’ proven experience in operational management of a public health organization at country, regional or continental level, with at least ten (10) years of managerial experience involving a minimum of five (5) years 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 clear understanding of scientific evidence and 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.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2023 ;11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.

Job Title: Principal Laboratory Scientist for Molecular Diagnosis (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2025
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Grade: P4
Division: Africa CDC Reference Laboratories
Reports to: Head, Division of Laboratory Systems
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Organization: African Union

Purpose of Job

• The Principal Lab Scientist for Molecular Diagnosis is responsible for the overall technical leadership and management of the molecular diagnosis laboratory in the Africa CDC Reference Laboratories department. This includes developing and implementing laboratory procedures, training and supervising staff, and ensuring the quality of laboratory results.
• The Principal Lab Scientist will also work to support the development of new molecular diagnostic technologies and applications.

Main Functions
This job involves the following main functions that are generally applicable for this category:

• Take technical and intellectual lead in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise
• Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Africa CDC Lab division.
• Provide support in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
• Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
• Provide support in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
• Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to Organization Units as required.
• Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, execution and monitoring of the functioning of the Africa CDC reference laboratory.
• Conducts advanced laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis, outbreak confirmation, surveillance and research activities.
• Develops SOPs and guidelines for the  different laboratory methods.
• Receive urine, blood or other samples for experimentation and analysis.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with specimens.
• Manage and operate laboratory equipment.
• Test and study blood, urine and other body fluids.
• Evaluate test results and prepare reports.
• Maintain laboratory quality assurance and safety standards.
• Guide and supervise junior staff and technicians.
• Write medical articles for medical journals.
• Leads the functioning of microbiology, parasitology, immunology and molecular biology laboratories of the Africa CDC reference laboratories.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• PhD in the above fields will be an advantage.
• Ten (10) years of relevant work experience, including six (6) years at expert level in molecular diagnosis
• Proven ability to lead and manage a laboratory, quality assurance, data analysis,
• Experience with molecular diagnostic technologies, such as PCR, qPCR, and sequencing.
• Experience with laboratory quality assurance and control.
• Experience in training and supervising staff.
• Experience in writing and publishing scientific articles.
• Experience in networking and building relationships.

Required Skills

• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong technical skills in molecular biology and laboratory techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Africa CDC, and a willingness to travel within Africa and abroad as needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in any one of the AU working languages is a must. Preference is given to fluency in English and French, while knowledge of other African languages is an asset.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• 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 shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Gender Mainstreaming

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 110,951.49 (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2023; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.

Job Title: Internship Program (IT, Digital Application, Digital Policy)

Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
• The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context 

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
• Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
• It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Who can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
• Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas:  IT, Digital Application, Digital Policy or related fields.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• 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.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

References

• Verifiable references will be required.
• For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
• The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • A letter of motivation
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.

Job Title: Internship Program (International Trade, International Trade Law, Law, Economics)

Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
• The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context 

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
• Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
• It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Who can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
• Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: International Trade, International Trade Law & Policy, Economics, International Law.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• 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.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

References

• Verifiable references will be required.
• For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
• The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • A letter of motivation
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate

Job Title: Internship Program (Project Management, M & E, International Public Policy, International Relations)

Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
• The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context 

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
• Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
• It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Who can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
• Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: Gestion de projet, S & E, politique publique internationale, relations internationales. or related fields.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• 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.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

References

• Verifiable references will be required.
• For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
• The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • A letter of motivation
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.

Title: Internship Program (Finance, Accounting, Audit)

Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
• The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.  The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context 

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
• Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
• It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Who can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
• Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas:  Finance, Accounting, Audit or related fields.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• 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.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

References
Verifiable references will be required.

• For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
• The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • A letter of motivation
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate

Job Title: Head of Planning, Reporting & Accountability Division (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2023
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director General
Directorate / Department: Africa CDC
Division: Planning, Reporting, and Accountability
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• The Head of Planning, Reporting and Accountability Division is responsible for leading and managing the development of business plan based on the approved long term strategic roadmap, provision of quarterly and annual reports summarizing key findings and insights through tools giving highlight on progress against plans and objectives and the fostering of a culture driving high performance, collaboration, agility and accountability in the delivery of the organization activities.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic plans, as well as a deep understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.

Main Functions
This job involves the following 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;
• Review policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of Africa CDC 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;
• 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 organisation and communicates its position at conferences.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at 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 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

• Develop a rolling Outcome and business plan based on the approved long term strategic roadmap.
• Collaborate actively with Finance and Operations to ensure treasury and control requirements are jointly complied with;
• Develop and implement performance tracking measures to continuously monitor allocation of resources and progress against strategic plans to inform reporting and decision-making, to advise on the implementation of corrective actions to mitigate emerging issues.
• Provide expert advice to the Executive on the allocation of resources and the development and implementation of control mechanisms to mitigate potential issues and risks to optimise the implementation, delivery and impact of strategic plan initiatives and programs.
• Commission data analysis to provide quarterly and annual reports summarising key findings and insights, using visualisation tools to highlight progress against plans and objectives, to inform decision making.
• Manage the preparation of annual reviews of the Strategic Plan as well as quarterly internal reviews and Treasury reports on progress on the annual Outcomes & Business Plan.
• Determine and implement KPIs to evaluate operational performance outcomes and program progress to contribute to the achievement of the long-term strategy.
• Foster a culture which drives and encourages high performance, collaboration, agility and accountability in the delivery of educational outcomes aligned with the division’s and Department’s strategy.
• Lead, motivate and mentor the team, monitoring performance, fostering ongoing professional development and ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to achieve their work objectives in alignment with Department values.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Masters Degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demography, Population Studies
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of demonstrated progressively responsible experience in partnership management out of which seven (7) years should be at managerial level and five (5) with supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English and French or any other AU official languages.

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 Results
• 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.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance USD26,208.00   (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of USD10,000.00 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
24th November, 2023 (11h59 p.m. EAT).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Protocol Officer (ECOSOCC)

Requisition ID: 1979
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Directorate/Department/Organ: ECOSOCC
Job Grade: P1
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Executive Secretary, the Protocol Officer shall have responsible for all protocol related liaison and facilitation matters within the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC).

Main Functions
The Protocol Officer will:

• Be in charge of the practical implementation of the relevant provisions of Treaties on the Additional Protocol on privileges and immunities and the Host Agreement signed between the Government of Zambia and the AU Commission for the ECOSOCC.
• Ensure the practical implementation of all procedures linked to protocol processes, Staff Regulations and Rules, and other administrative guidelines.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that issues on privileges and immunities of the ECOSOCC and its officials and staff are handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the above-mentioned Treaties.
• Provide the necessary advice on protocol-related issues to the AU and its constituents in accordance with diplomatic norms, especially with regards to privileges and immunities.
• Maintain a close working relationship with relevant authorities of the Host Country with a view to updating the Executive Secretary and the relevant AUC Department on the challenges faced in the practical implementation of some provisions of the host agreement.
• Initiate and follow up on requests for diplomatic privileges and immunities from Zambia authorities on behalf of the ECOSOCC and its staff members and officials.
• Co-ordinate requests for import/export permits for vehicles and other goods and personal effects for the ECOSOCC and its staff.
• Facilitate issuance of administrative and legal documents on behalf of officials and staff (resident IDs, Visas, etc).
• Facilitate the separation procedures of officials and staff from the services of the AU-ECOSOCC.
• Receive, evaluate, and process requests of officials and staff for diplomatic privileges and immunities, thereby facilitating the provision of related information and benefits.
• Handle ceremonies and official functions.
• Contribute to and engage in the periodic review of the AU Protocol Manual.
• Make a periodic review of the Diplomatic List of AU Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Foreign/External Affairs, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, and Heads of International Organizations.
• Provide advice on policies and procedures regarding the appropriate use of the AU flag as well as the flags of Member States.
• Ensure that AU and Member States’ flags, nameplates, anthems are procured and properly kept.
• Prepare and update the country profiles of Member States of the AU.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, or any of the Social Science disciplines with courses in International Relations and Diplomacy and at least two (2) years relevant work experience, preferably in an international working environment.
• Training in Protocol and Etiquette will be a preferred advantage.
• Higher academic or professional qualifications in the above-mentioned or related fields within the Social Sciences will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a multicultural setting, in good team spirit.
• Good management and leadership capabilities.
• Very good planning and time management skills.
• Excellent diplomacy and international relations skills.
• Ability to negotiate and to persuade.
• Computer literacy, especially (MS office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good policy development and analytical skills.
• Very strong skills in drafting.
• Ability to make routine decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work across business units/geographies in a culturally sensitive environment.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Spanish), fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability Awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
• Drive for Result
• Continuous Improvement Focus

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, with the first twelve months considered as a probationary period.
• 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 USD25,523.00 (P1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements (e.g., Post adjustment – 44% of basic salary, Housing allowance – US$ 16,819.80 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
23rd November, 2023 (11h59 p.m. EAT)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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 certificates 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.

Job Title: Project Manager (STATAFRIC)

Requisition ID: 2036
Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Grade: P4
Division: Office of Executive Director of STATAFRIC
Reports to: Executive Director of STATAFRIC
Directorate/Department/Organ: STATAFRIC
Organization: African Union

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Executive Director of STATAFRIC, the Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the World Bank Projects implemented by STATAFRIC, provide inputs on technical issues of the projects and handle all substantive administrative matters related to projects implementation as per the project operations manual and the financial agreement.
• The 3 major projects funded by the World Bank are:
  • Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa Project (HISWA)
  • Eastern Africa Regional Statistics Program-for-Results (EARSPforR)
  • Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA)

Main Functions

• Strengthen STATAFRIC capacity as Project Implementing Unit of the World Bank projects,
• Improve governance environment for projects implementation by STATAFRIC.
• Plan, manage and supervise the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the 3 World Bank projects components using a results-based logical framework matrix in which for each component, goods and services and their related activities are aligned with their performance indicators including baseline and target, source of verification, assumptions and risks, and mitigation measures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Specifically the Project Manager shall serve  as the reference person for technical and functional matters in each work stream. He/She will be in charge of the organization of activities with the African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and service providers (for goods and services), and other stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate project activities, from technical, administrative and financial points of view, applying strategic planning and systematic coordination of projects activities;
• Prepare annual work plans, training plan and assist on the procurement plan finalization in line with the World Bank Projects and documents;
• Prepare annual budget in line with the work plans and STATAFRIC budget process guidelines;
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the Projects staff and Projects actors, STATAFRIC, AU Member States, RECs and the World Bank;
• Monitor the progress of the projects, manage the projects’ budget, ensure the key milestones are reached,
• Identify any issues that may arise during the projects implementation and ensure that these issues are resolved effectively in order to keep the projects on track;
• Ensure the projects implementation complies with the Projects Management Plan;
• Address business and technical issues, mitigate projects risks and propose changes in projects scope as necessary;
• Ensure timely validation of technical and functional deliverables;
• Provide Secretariat services in the meetings of the projects Steering Committee and other relevant meetings;
• Responsible for projects reporting to the Executive Director of STATAFRIC as the Project Coordinator; and
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Director of STATAFRIC.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Project Management, Statistics, Demography or related fields, and at least ten (10) years of excellent professional experience in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation at national, continental or international level and 6 years at managerial level and three (3) years at supervisory level.

Or

• A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Statistics, Demography or related fields, and at least twelve (12) years of excellent professional experience in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation at national, continental or international level and 6 years at managerial level and  three (3) years at supervisory level.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of statistics methodologies and concepts
• A clear understanding of statistical terms and concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical tools
• Management experience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability both orally and in writing
• Excellent report writing and presentation
• 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
• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
• Familiarity with international and regional definition, methodologies and standards in the relevant area
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Foster Accountability Culture

Functional Competencies:

• Drive for Result

 Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Gender Mainstreaming

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 108,994.91 (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  92,749.55 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2023; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.

Job Title: Project Manager (STATAFRIC)

Requisition ID: 2036
Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Grade: P4
Division: Office of Executive Director of STATAFRIC
Reports to: Executive Director of STATAFRIC
Directorate/Department/Organ: STATAFRIC
Organization: African Union

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Executive Director of STATAFRIC, the Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the World Bank Projects implemented by STATAFRIC, provide inputs on technical issues of the projects and handle all substantive administrative matters related to projects implementation as per the project operations manual and the financial agreement.
• The 3 major projects funded by the World Bank are:
  • Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa Project (HISWA)
  • Eastern Africa Regional Statistics Program-for-Results (EARSPforR)
  • Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA)

Main Functions

• Strengthen STATAFRIC capacity as Project Implementing Unit of the World Bank projects,
• Improve governance environment for projects implementation by STATAFRIC.
• Plan, manage and supervise the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the 3 World Bank projects components using a results-based logical framework matrix in which for each component, goods and services and their related activities are aligned with their performance indicators including baseline and target, source of verification, assumptions and risks, and mitigation measures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Specifically the Project Manager shall serve  as the reference person for technical and functional matters in each work stream. He/She will be in charge of the organization of activities with the African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and service providers (for goods and services), and other stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate project activities, from technical, administrative and financial points of view, applying strategic planning and systematic coordination of projects activities;
• Prepare annual work plans, training plan and assist on the procurement plan finalization in line with the World Bank Projects and documents;
• Prepare annual budget in line with the work plans and STATAFRIC budget process guidelines;
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the Projects staff and Projects actors, STATAFRIC, AU Member States, RECs and the World Bank;
• Monitor the progress of the projects, manage the projects’ budget, ensure the key milestones are reached,
• Identify any issues that may arise during the projects implementation and ensure that these issues are resolved effectively in order to keep the projects on track;
• Ensure the projects implementation complies with the Projects Management Plan;
• Address business and technical issues, mitigate projects risks and propose changes in projects scope as necessary;
• Ensure timely validation of technical and functional deliverables;
• Provide Secretariat services in the meetings of the projects Steering Committee and other relevant meetings;
• Responsible for projects reporting to the Executive Director of STATAFRIC as the Project Coordinator; and
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Director of STATAFRIC.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Project Management, Statistics, Demography or related fields, and at least ten (10) years of excellent professional experience in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation at national, continental or international level and 6 years at managerial level and three (3) years at supervisory level.

Or

• A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Statistics, Demography or related fields, and at least twelve (12) years of excellent professional experience in project management and/or monitoring and evaluation at national, continental or international level and 6 years at managerial level and  three (3) years at supervisory level.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of statistics methodologies and concepts
• A clear understanding of statistical terms and concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical tools
• Management experience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability both orally and in writing
• Excellent report writing and presentation
• 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
• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
• Familiarity with international and regional definition, methodologies and standards in the relevant area
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Foster Accountability Culture

Functional Competencies:

• Drive for Result

 Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Gender Mainstreaming

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 108,994.91 (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  92,749.55 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2023; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (STATAFRIC)

Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: Executive Director of STATAFRIC
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC)
Division: African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC)
Job Grade: P2

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Executive Director of STATAFRIC, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the statistical projects of World Bank during the projects lifetime in order to improve execution performance, detect problems in time and take the necessary corrective measures.
• The 3 major projects funded by the World Bank are;
• Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa Project (HISWA)
• Eastern Africa Regional Statistics Program-for-Results (EARSPforR)
• Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA)

Main Functions

• Strengthen STATAFRIC capacity as Project Implementing Unit,
• Improve governance environment for project implementation by STATAFRIC.
• Plan, Monitor and Evaluate the implementation of all World Bank projects components using a results-based logical framework matrix in which for each component, goods and services and their related activities are declined with their performance indicators including baseline and target, source of verification, assumptions and risks, and mitigation measures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develops/updates detailed Monitoring and Evaluation Framework in terms of logical framework of the Projects;
• Supports STATAFRIC for the preparation and organization of supervision and evaluation missions at all levels of projects implementation (continental, RECs’ and Member states’);
• Participates and prepare the supervision and evaluation missions reports;
• Contributes to the mid-term review and the final evaluation report of the projects;
• Supports STATAFRIC to oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual execution reports by the projects implementing units which will be submitted to STATAFRIC;
• Prepare consolidated quarterly and annual reports of the projects.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Project Management, Statistics, Demography or related fields, and at least three (03) years of excellent professional experience in Project Management and/or Monitoring and Evaluation at national, continental or international level.

Or

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Statistics, Demography or related fields, and at least five (05) years of excellent professional experience in Project Management and/or Monitoring and Evaluation at national, continental.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of statistics methodologies and concepts
• A clear understanding of statistical terms and concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical tools
• Management experience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability both orally and in writing
• Excellent report writing and presentation
• 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
• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
• Familiarity with international and regional definition, methodologies and standards in the relevant area
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight..
• Managing Risk
• Core Competencies
• Building Relationships
• Drives Accountability Culture
• Functional Competencies
• Drive for Results

Tenure of Appointment

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed 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) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration

• The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$80,975.58 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  66,045.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2023 11h59 p.m. EAT.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• 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.