The African Union (AU) Latest Job Vacancies

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: Director – Education, Science, Technology and Innovation

Requisition ID: 1906
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Commissioner (ESTI)
Directorate / Department / Organ: ESTI
Number of Direct Reports: 7
Number of Indirect Reports: 11
Job Grade: D1
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• To provide strategic and technical leadership for the Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation Directorate of the AU Commission.

Main Functions

• Develops and maintains operating rules and procedures.
• Provides technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of all Divisions.
• Ensures overall management of the Directorate activities.
• Determines and executes the overall strategy of the organization.
• Develops strategy aligned with the overall organizational strategy.
• Designs and develops business continuity plan to address unforeseen circumstances.
• Develops and oversees policy development guidelines.
• Designs policies consistent with the AU’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
• Ensures risk management and mitigation
• Establishes and maintains strategic professional working relations with other directorates and top level stakeholders in partnering agencies and AU Member States.
• Organizes and coordinates meetings and conferences between the organization and other relevant organizations;
• Responsible for preparing periodic financial and budget statements and other reports;
• Oversees the collection of contributed funds to the organization;
• Initiate and take necessary actions to collect funds of and for the African Union as a whole;
• Recommends training programmes related to programme design& coordination;
• Promotes awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise.

Specific Responsibilities

• Advises the Commissioner on policy and strategy matters in Education, Science, Technology and Space.
• Responsible for the development of strategic plans, policies and programmes in the Education, Science, Technology and Space sectors.
• Oversees the Human and financial resources of the Divisions including budget preparation and staff appraisals and quality assurance of the works of heads of division and coordinators of specialized instituions including including AOSTI, CIEFFA, IPED, Pan African University, STRC and the African Space Agency;
• Provide inhouse training/induction for new staff, and ensure the production of required documents and reports;
• Prepares and organizes meetings of the Sectoral Technical Committees, and other relevant organisations.
• Liaises with AU Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to monitor and ensure the implementation of continental strategies and information sharing in relevant sector areas.
• Monitors and implements plans of action for different programmes, including Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa, continental education strategy for Africa; and any others developed under the guidance of the Commissioner for HRST;
• Ensures recruitment of staff and overall management of the Directorate’s personnel;
• Develops and maintains operating rules and procedures;
• Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Divisions;
• Prepares and oversees integrated programmes of overall activities of the department;
• Determines and executes the overall strategy of the organization;
• Builds and maintains professional working relations  with other directorates.
• Initiates and takes necessary actions to collect funds of and for the African Union as a whole;
• Propose training programmes relating to programme designing and coordination;
• Promote awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise;
• Interacts with  Development Partners in a bid to influence the adoption of and alignment of programmes to articulated AU Vision and priorities; as well as for resource mobilization and development of collaborative programmes;
• Develops and maintains regular working relations with top level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners;
• Oversees the harmonization of all sectorial policies on ESTI through international fora.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by HRST Commissioner.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Education, Science and Technology, or Engineering with fifteen (15) years of postgraduate work experience of which a minimum of seven (7) years is expected to be from the managerial level..
• A Diploma or Certificate in any of the following fields will be an added advantage: strategic planning; results based management.

Required Skills:

• Managerial skills, political tactfulness and supervisory skills to achieve documented objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with top level stakeholders.
• Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic); fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Driving Change
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Responsibility
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact.

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge
• Drive for Results
• Innovation and taking initiative.

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

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of USD26,208.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other educationrelated 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
10th August, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Head, Supply Chain Division

Requisition ID: 1925
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director Operations Support Services
Directorate / Department: Operations Support Services
Division: Supply chain Division
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 24
Contract  Type: Regular
Job Grade: P5

Purpose of Job

• Directs and manages the daily operations of the Supply Chain 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;
• Designs 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 Members States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Regional Mechanisms(RMs) and relevant international organisations 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 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

• Ensures coordination and monitoring of the overall workplan for the Supply Chain Division activities and takes the lead in consolidating the required human and financial resources for an effective enabling capacity.
• Reviews evaluation reports and approves Contracts within his/her delegated authority.
• Develops policies and procedures for efficient operation of the Division
• Acts as Secretary to Internal Procurement Committee and Tender Board
• Leads the development of  Annual and periodic plans and reports thereof for the Division
• Coordinates with relevant stakeholders to mobilise resources for the Division’s activities.
• Guides the preparation of logical detailed and accurate responses to Audit queries on matters relating to the Supply chain operations.
• Ensures that all workflows, processes and systems in place are relevant, cost effective and ultimately promote continuous improvement in the quality and delivery of services.
• Provides strategic advice to the Director of Operations and Top Management; provides authoritative technical and policy advice on all aspects of Supply Chain.
• Establishes priorities and sets management performance goals for staff in his/her line of supervision. Recommends and coordinates training programs for staff.
• Leads change and improvement for Supply Chain operations.
• Actively engages in management performance duties. Ensures the provision of management, guidance, development, training, constructive feedback, performance evaluation and appraisal, and provision of administrative support and other management functions to staff in the areas of his/her responsibility.
• Maintains active communication and ensures the effective exchange of information between the Division and relevant stakeholders.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Business Leadership, or Finance with at least twelve (12) years’ experience in Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Project and Programme management out of which seven (7) years at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisor.

Required Skills:

• Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Leadership skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanishi), fluency in another AU language 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.

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 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 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
7th September, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Head of Interpretation Division

Requisition ID: 1921
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director, Conference Management and Publications
Directorate / Department: Conference Management and Publications
Division: Interpretation
Number of Direct Reports: 39
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Directs and manages the daily operations of the Interpretation 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;
• Designs 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 Members 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 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

• Formulate policies and guidelines governing interpretations and work programs in close consultation with the Director;
• Develop a database of reputable interpreters in AU Member States;
• Organize and coordinate the work of regular, Short Term and freelance interpreters;
• Assess interpreters and submit to the Director regular reports on the performance and efficiency of interpreters;
• Analyze interpretation services and procedures quality and develop improvements;
• Advise the Director on all matters relating to Interpretation;
• Oversee the overall management of the Division: personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline etc. in accordance with the relevant rules and procedure in force;
• Ensure that activities of the Division are organized with maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop manuals on procedures and best practices
• Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Conference Interpretation/Translation, or Language with twelve (12) years of progressive responsible experience in interpretation out of which seven (7) years should be at managerial level and five (5) at supervisory level in similar international organizations;
• Experience in facilitating intergovernmental conference processes and multicultural diplomacy is an added advantage

Required Skills:

• A demonstrated knowledge in interpretation equipment/platforms/software
• A demonstrated 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;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;
• Strong organizational, managerial and leadership qualities;
• Proficiency in a minimum of two of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish) and fluency in a third 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.

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 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
7th September, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Head of External Resources Management

Requisition ID: 1948
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director
Directorate / Department: Finance
Number of Direct Reports:2
Number of Indirect Reports: 9
Job Grade: P5
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• To lead External Resources Management (ERM) Division in managing Partner Funds in accordance with African Union Financial Rules and Partner Agreements.

Main Functions

• Supervises and manages the employees of the division with regard to organisation and performance evaluation;
• Designs strategies and policies consistent with the Department’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensure implementation at the Division level;
• Ensures risk management and mitigation;
• Designs and plans policy programs to achieve the strategies;
• Develops new and expands on existing activities as components of the strategies and
• policies;
• Addresses problems in arising to current approaches to relevant area;
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing
• strategies;
• Represents the organisation and explain its position at conferences Mobilise funding from all donors to use to execute strategies and activities;
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at Division level

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains External Fund accounts, ensure that expenses are incurred as per the partner agreement and periodic reports submitted;
• Produces periodic financial reports for distribution to programme managers and partners for information and decision making;
• Implements relevant recommendations by both internal and external auditors related to the improvement of the financial management and accounting systems;
• Ensures the overall management of the Division: personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training in conformity with the relevant rules and procedures in force;
• Prepares annual financial reports, which will be made available to external auditors, Institutional Partners and all stakeholders as required by the AU Financial Rules;
• Ensures that funds are available to meet the approved work programs at all times;
• Ensures effective and efficient utilization of Partners’ funds according to the budget line and within the framework of the financing agreements;
• Provides advice and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the African Union Financial Rules;
• Produces and submits periodic financial statements and budget execution reports to concerned stakeholders;
• Recommends policies that will safeguard assets and prevent fraud and errors

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience of which seven (7) years at managerial level and five (5) years at the supervisory level;
• Certification as a Chartered Accountant (CA), Expert Comptable or equivalent is an added advantage;
• Extensive working experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and financial statement preparation in large international organization;
• Experience in financial management, specifically in handling Development Partner’s funds and in-depth understanding of financial rules and budgetary processes of a large international organization;
• Demonstrate practical experience in developing and implementing financial management policies;
• Proven experience in coordinating internal and external audits;
• Hands-on experience working with enterprise resources management (ERP) systems, preferably SAP is an asset.

Required Skills:

• Leadership and management skills
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in Public Sector and international finance and accounting
• Report writing, communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, guidelines and programmes
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite Planning and organizing skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Foster Accountability Culture
• Communicating with impact
• Building Partnership
• Learning Orientation

Functional Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• 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.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements eg Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance USD26,20800 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,00000 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
7th September, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Deputy Clerk – Finance, Administration & HR (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1941
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Clerk of PAP
Directorate / Department : Finance, Administration & HR
Division : Finance, Administration & HR (FAHR)
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Number of Indirect Reports: 17
Job Grade: P6
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• To provide strategic leadership for the overall supervision and management of the department of Finance, Administration & Human Resources

Main Functions

• Oversees the management of PAP’s Finances, Administration, Human Resource Management and Development functions
• Leads the development and implementation of internal corporate, financial, administrative and human resources management strategies, policies and plans
• Regularly reviews processes and procedures and recommends appropriate changes to improve staff and organisational performance in line with best practices and relevant rules and procedures of the AU
• Ensures that the human resource requirements, budgeting, performance management, quality control, discipline, training and development are in conformity with relevant rules and procedures of the AU
• Oversees the preparation of the Department’s annual work plan and conducts performance appraisals for staff under his/her supervision
• Builds and maintains good working relations with all Divisions and Units within the Department as well as with other Offices and Departments within PAP
• Takes direct responsibility for the development and implementation of PAP’s resource mobilization, income generation and investment management strategies
• Works directly with auditors, the legal services officers and funding partners

Specific Responsibilities
Administrative Services:

• Coordinates the activities of the Department of Finance, Administration and Human Resources, providing appropriate managerial, logistical and administration guidance required to achieve PAP’s mandate
• Ensures the development and implementation of frameworks, systems and policies for managing administrative services in PAP in accordance with AU Regulations and Rules, Manuals and policies
• Analyses and reviews processes and working methods and recommends procedure and policy changes to the Clerk of Parliament to improve operations
• Guides the preparation and implementation of the administrative budget ensuring that it is utilized in an effective and efficient manner
• Advises on and ensures implementation of effective procurement framework, systems, policies and guidelines
• Advises on and ensures that protocol is maintained and protocol and logistics services are provided to stakeholders and PAP staff
• Advises on and implements the host country’s agreement on privileges and immunities as they relate to PAP and its staff
• Ensures provision of quality facilities management services and security services
• Ensures development and implementation of an effective IT framework, system and policies
• Implements contractual agreements signed by PAP.

Financial Management:

• Leads all financial operations, including resource accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting and internal controls, cash flow management, forecasting, short- and long-term financial planning, and reporting functions in compliance with AU frameworks
• Ensures the preparation of PAP budgets, budget execution reports, financial reports, including quarterly and annual financial statements on time and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and AU guidelines
• Ensures timely preparation and submission of budget performance reports to the AU and development partners
• Ensures the development of an effective financial performance management and reporting system that provides updated information for line managers, regular reports for the President and the Bureau and ensures compliance with statutory reporting requirements
• Develops and implements effective and efficient grants management system and policies, including project finances and ensures timely call for pledged funds and compliance with PAP’s financial management guidelines
• Leads the development and management of an institutional framework for the implementation of PAP’s budgetary and financial policies, systems, processes and procedures in accordance with AU financial policies, regulations and controls.

Human Resources Management:

• Develops and implements an overall Human Resources (HR) strategy and administrative system, ensuring alignment with the strategic vision and objectives of PAP and AU Regulations and Rules
• Advises on the direction and undertakes the implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Advises the Clerk of Parliament and staff honestly and clearly on HR issues, ensures teamwork and promotes a positive internal environment within PAP
• Ensures that PAP attracts and retains a highly competent multicultural, multilingual and gender-balanced staff with the qualifications, skills, competencies and orientation required to implement its activities fully and successfully
• Advises the Clerk of Parliament on an effective organizational structure that supports the overall operations of PAP
• Works closely with the Head of HR to manage staff relations and provide guidance in the handling of staff grievances
• Develops and implements an effective performance management system that aligns institutional performance with individual performance
• Performs any other work as may be assigned by the Clerk of PAP

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Finance, Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration with fourteen (14) years of relevant work experience in finance, administration or HR management/development in an International Organisation or National and/or Supranational Parliament, of which seven (7) years at managerial level and four (5) years at senior management level

Required Skills:

• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to successfully manage teams in Multicultural and Multilingual environ
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Presentation, report writing and communication skills;
• Computer skills with practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Foster Accountability Culture:
• Communicating with impact
• Learning Orientation
• Change Management.

Functional Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• 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.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD61,023.00 (P6 Step 1) per annum plus other related entitlements eg Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance USD27,2908800 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,00000 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
7th September, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Finance Expert, Partnership & Grants (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1949
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Pan African Parliament (PAP)
Division: Finance and Budget
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• To provide technical support in monitoring, tracking, maintaining, and reporting on financial, accounting, and audit requirements for the African Governance Architecture – Support Project to Pan African Parliament (AGA-SP to PAP).

Main Functions

• Provides technical assistance in monitoring the implementation of the AGA grant budget.
• Provides technical assistance in the preparation and implementation of the AGA Support Project financial, accounting and audit requirements.
• Contributes effective coordination and implementation at various levels at PAP and other AGA Platform Members
• Provides support in preparation and development reports, budget and work programmes related to the AGA -SP to PAP
• Conducts analysis and generates accurate reports in a timely manner for PAP’s internal use and review and approval by management for the European Delegation (the funding partner).
• Liaises with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes.
• Provides support in budget preparation including budget projections in accordance with AU Rules and Regulation and conditions of the grant agreement with the EU.
• Provides support in development of strategies, policies, programmes and plan including recommendation on how to address gaps, challenges and improve accounting and financial reporting and preparations for the project.
• Support the Finance team in the project’s expenditure verification exercise and processes, compliance with internal and external audit requirements for the Project.
• Support the Finance team in preparing briefings to management, Bureau and EUD on the Projects state of finances, expenditure, budget execution and reporting

Specific Responsibilities

• Contributes to the preparation of PAP Partner’s budgets, budget execution reports, financial reports, including quarterly financial statements and ensure that financial statements are prepared on time and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles AU and Partner guidelines.
• Prepares allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditure.
• Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established Partner Grant management policies and procedures.
• Reviews and assists in finalizing budget performance reports and analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditure.
• Monitors funds expenditures to ensure it remains within authorized levels.
• Prepares forecasts for cash requirement, requests for the release of funds and follow-ups for fund disbursements.
• Reviews and updates the status of the project funds.
• Provides training and support to finance and administration staff in the area of grant finance management and budget development, including support on the use of financial systems and procedures.
• Sets up, manages, and provides grant financial assistance related to the grant-making component of the program activities.
• Ensures grants management and reporting are compliant with Partner grants management regulations.
• Ensures the preparation and timely submission of grant technical and financial reports and budget transfers.
• Supports the internal and external auditors for audit of the financial reports and records and ensures implementation of audit recommendations.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 5 years of work experience in the areas in the relevant field.
  Or
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 2 years of work experience in the relevant field.
• Additional professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent and strong knowledge of IPSAS is required and any ERP/SAP will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of and deep understanding of the finance standard practices, procedures and technicalities such as IPSAS and IFRS.
• Experience in working on ERP-SAP.
• Knowledge of and deep understanding of the finance standard practices, procedures and technicalities.
• Ability to interpret and implement financial rules and policies.
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good Interpersonal
• Computer skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing and coordination skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.

Leadership Competencies:

• Change Management..
• Managing Risk..

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship…..
• Foster Accountability Culture….
• Learning Orientation:
• Communicating with Influence…

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing..
• Drive for Results…
• Continuous Improvement Focus

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.

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
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD88,381.02 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD70,805.71   inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Head of Committees, Research, Documentation & Library Division (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1947
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Deputy Clerk – Legislative Business and Conferences
Directorate / Department / Organ: Pan African Parliament
Division: Committees, Research, Documentation and Library (CRDL)
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 4
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Oversee the Committees, Research, Documentation and Library and ensures cooperation and coordination between parliamentary committees in the legislative, non-legislative activities and examines issues of common interest and coordinates internal and inter-institutional legislative programming and Documentation and Research and Library services provides to all PAP organs

Main Functions

• Is responsible for overall supervision of Parliamentary Committees, Library, Research and Documentation
• Conducts research into matters of parliamentary practice and procedures and prepares written opinions and papers for review
• Provides guidance to Members of Parliament on the application of parliamentary practice and procedures
• Keeps abreast of procedural developments and records procedural issues and events that may arise during parliamentary deliberations and determines potential procedural ramifications
• Prepares the agenda for Committee Meetings and supervises its distribution
• Coordinates all activities, including travel and accommodation arrangements for Committees
• Visits possible venues for Committee Meetings to ensure their appropriateness
• Arranges for the publication of all adopted Committee documents and subsidiary legislations
• Confirms the details of verbatim transcripts of the proceeding of Committee Meetings
• Ensures that a record of the attendance of members at meetings is maintained
• Keeps records of all changes in parliamentary procedures locally and keeps abreast of procedural developments in other jurisdictions
• Maintains a record of the attendance of Members at sittings of Committees
• Maintains a proper record of all documents presented to Committees
• Coordinates the distribution of Committees’ documentation
• Ensures an appropriate level of security and confidentiality for Committees’ documentation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Analyzes and approves requests from substantive offices for activities and services to be included in the draft calendar of activities
• Coordinates with substantive offices to ensure the capability and resources to meet the programs as proposed
• Monitors the work of assigned, works for efficient utilization of resources, and advises substantive offices on procedures and possible cost-effective measures
• Confirms the services to be allocated to meetings at and away from the Secretariat
• Schedules additional and urgent and preparatory meetings and ensures proper servicing of these meetings by evaluating their needs and availability of additional resources required
• Supervises the activities programming team which is responsible of activities and scheduling of ad hoc meetings
• Advises on logistics, financial and other requirements for activities
• Serves as the Accessibility focal point for the Division
• Performs other related duties as required
• Assist the Deputy Clerk – LBC in managing the LBC Department
• Coordinating the supply of Committees and Regional Caucuses minutes and reports to the Committees, Regional Caucuses and Members of Parliament, other organs of the PAP;
• Coordinating the maintenance of a procedural information and documents in the resource center
• Overseeing all activities and administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the division including preparation of guides, develop and train staff within the division, prepare annual work plan, budgets, evaluating staff performance, fostering of teamwork and communication among staff.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Law, Public Administration, or Social Sciences, with extensive experience in Parliamentary affairs and procedures
• Twelve (12) years of progressively relevant work experience in public administration in parliaments, including seven (7) years at supervisory and management levels

Required Skills:

• Demonstrate ability to make objective decisions and resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues in a reasonable and mature manner
• Have good knowledge of the African Union systems
• Be of high ethical standards, integrity and with a deep sense of fairness
• Have good computer skills
• Have highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability
• Demonstrate the ability to handle complex information and knowledge management issues
• Have proven ability to assess clients’ information needs of PAP and be innovative in the design and delivery of appropriate targeted solutions within the Division
• Have knowledge and understanding of the relationships between the Units, other units and external clients
• Demonstrate comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of parliamentary systems, policies, procedures and practices
• Have proven ability to build and maintain close and constructive working relationships with peers, management and staff in defining and fulfilling information needs
• Demonstrate leadership effectiveness and supervisory ability.

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 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.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements eg Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance USD27,2908800 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,00000 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
8th September, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: ICT Expert

Requisition ID: 1944
Location: Douala, Cameroon
Reports to: Project Coordinator, ECCAS Unit
Directorate / Department / Organ: Sustainable Environment & Blue Economy
Division: Sustainable Environment
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Purpose of Job

• The African Union Commission (AUC) has secured funding from the European Union for the implementation of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) through the IntraACP Climate Services and Related Application (ClimSA) programme.
• The programme addresses the issue of climate information throughout the entire supply chain of climate services covering generation and provision of climate services, access to information, user interface platforms, and capacity enhancement of critical players including, but not limited to, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of Member States, and Regional Climate Centres (RCCs).
• It aims to enable Member States to develop and incorporate sciencebased climate information and prediction into development planning and decisionmaking at all levels, and to better manage risks of climate variability and change, Furthermore, it enhances policy and decisionmaking at continental, regional, national, community, and individual levels.
• The AUC is responsible for the overall continental coordination of the programme implementation, which includes the development and application of weather and climate information services; facilitation of capacity building for RECs and Member States; fostering sharing of best practices and coordinating knowledge management; procurement and supply of equipment for Member States and Regional Climate Centres; establishing and operationalization of the continental monitoring and reporting framework; facilitation of preparation of Africa State of Climate Reports and Outlooks; prudent management of financial resources; and monitoring and evaluation.
• The AUC is also directly responsible for the management and implementation of the project in the ECCAS region.

Main Functions

• Under the authority and supervision of the ClimSA/GFCS Project Coordinator and AUC Head of MIS Division, and in close collaboration with the members of the Project Management Unit, the tasks and responsibilities of the ICT Officer will be to:
• Execute communication, visibility, and knowledge management functions
• Engage on computer processing of meteorological data.

Specific Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the ClimSA/GFCS Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with technical experts, the specific responsibilities of the ICT Expert will include:

• Managing infrastructure (climate stations, PUMA stations and others) installation and maintenance at CAPCAC and in ECCAS Member States
• Followup infrastructure customs clearance in ECCAS Member States for timely clearance
• Managing IT infrastructures and databases, including networks, servers, and telecommunications for proper functioning
• Ensure that network access privileges, applications, data storage and regular backups are configured and maintained;
• Develop and test software programs according to the needs of the project;
• Manage the project weather and climate monitoring databases;
• Ensure capacity building for NMHSs, CAPCAC staff, national staff and provide training to NMHSs focal points as well as stakeholders in the region on data access;
• Support the production, collection and dissemination of climate services information in real time
• Facilitate the reception of weather data from partners and ensure data transfers to NMHSs;
• Provide IT helpdesk support and feedback tools to users as and when required;
• Work in close collaboration with experts from ACMAD, JRC and ECMNF to develop the CSIS (Climate Services Information System) and the Climate Data Management System (CDMS) for the region and ensure its effective implementation throughout the climate services production chain;
• Develop and implement the project communication and visibility plan/strategy for the ECCAS region and execute communication, visibility, and knowledge management actions including social media;
• Ensure effective delivery of climate services production chain, dissemination of climate services, and delivery of training;
• Overall administration, management, planning, design, implementation and support of the network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, copper, fiber, wireless, data center, cabling), Network Hardware; (switches, hubs, routers, access points, controllers) and Network Security (Firewall / control access /VPN);
• Prepare statistical reports on ICTrelated data and metrics. As needed, implement measures to ensure required standards are met;
• Ensuring successful server backup, routine testing of disaster recovery planning, backups and restore procedures for local drives. Maintain logs, determine critical versions of data, and execute related archiving procedures;
• Produce communication and visibility materials in collaboration with the project team, manage network and database infrastructures, software, servers and web applications, troubleshooting; strengthening the IT equipment’s and backup routines;
• Managing power system in CAPCAC premises and ensuring that it is in good working condition: generators and power supply (UPS), fire detection systems and other electrical equipment.
• Develop a feedback tool for users;
• Work in close collaboration with ACMAD, JRC and ECMWF to develop the climate Services Information System (CSIS) and ensure its effectiveness;
• Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure at CAPCAC and in NMHSs of ECCAS Member States;
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain the project website and portal and update information such as newsletters, event information, feedbacks, etc.;
• Develop and support effective webbased tools to enable secure dynamic delivery of web content for the project;
• Produce communication and visibility materials in collaboration with the program team, manage network and database infrastructures, software, servers and web applications, troubleshooting; strengthening the IT equipment’s and backup routines;
• Execute communication, visibility, and knowledge management actions;
• Perform any other duties related to the programme as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science/Engineering or related fields with five (5) years of professional relevant work experience of which at least two (2) years should be in the field of meteorological applications.
  OR
• Master’s Degree in the above fields with two (2) years of professional relevant work experience, with demonstrable experience in the use of IT in the meteorology field
• A higher academic qualification will be an added advantage.
• Good experience in database management, production, collection and dissemination of computer and satellite data; advanced experience in processing of computerized processing of meteorological data, management of computer systems, internet and satellite networks.
• Background in programming language (Bash, R, Python, NCL, fortran, matlab,..), information technology issues.
• Work experience within the ECCAS region will be preferred.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated skills in climate services sectors   fields of application;
• Good command of analysis methods, interoperability technologies, georeferenced data, python language etc.;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Sound planning and organizational skills;
• Advanced knowledge of climate change and meteorology technical processes;
• Knowledge of the use of data from regional and global climate models for climate simulations and predictions at the level of the subregion, countries, watersheds, impacts, and forecasts of risks and disasters linked to climates;
• Proven knowledge and practice of policy development and analysis;
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish) and fluency in another  is an added advantage;
• Experience in the ECCAS region is an advantage;
• Good knowledge of LINUX and Window operating systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher).

Desired skills:

• Additional training and experience in project management;
• Have excellent teamwork skills and the ability to interact with a range of people;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate specialized information to nonspecialists;
• Be able to work flexibly for hours and under pressure, and have multitasking capabilities;
• Have a high attention to detail and precision in the work;
• Experience in project management;
• Ability to work under pressure within a multidisciplinary team
• Good sense of human relations;
• Have good communication skills

Leadership Competencies:

• Change Management..
• Managing Risk..

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration..
• Accountability awareness and Compliance..
• Learning Orientation..
• Continuous improvement focus..

Functional Competencies:

• Accountability awareness and Compliance..
• Job Knowledge and information sharing..
• Drive for result..
• Continuous improvement focus..

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.

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
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump sum of USD80,801.70 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD65,992.92 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
8th September, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Qualified candidates from AU Member States within the ECCAS Region are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Cultural / Information Officer (CCP)

Requisition ID: 1882
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Reports to: Head of Mission
Directorate / Department / Organ: Cabinet of the Chairperson
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Coordinate and deliver marketing and communications across a variety of platforms, collecting, collating and sharing information, generating PR for activity delivering the Culture Plan and promoting the local arts and culture community, follow up relations with the media outlet and informing on all activities of the Africa-Arab Partnership.

Main Functions

• Responsible for external messaging, overall image and reputation of the Division.
• Create and disseminates key messages describing AU.
• Ensure communications deliverables adhere to AU standards.
• Secure and supports high-visibility speaking opportunities for leaders.
• Work with staff across the organization to support the communications needs of multiple program areas; help align messages and coordinate the release of deliverables across programs.
• Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop relationships.
• Contribute to the day-to-day administrative management of the Division.
• Assist in following up on the activities of the Division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop the basic documents of social and cultural activities planned under the office of the Permanent Delegation
• Handle tasks related to ongoing projects within the League of Arab states, on the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting phases;
• Follow up on all Africa Arab Cultural Institute (AACI) activities and advise the Institute on measures to be taken
• Implementing joint Africa–Arab social and cultural action plan and decisions emanating from Africa–Arab Cultural Ministerial Conferences.
• Responsible for handling activities with the media and press outlets in Cairo.
• Responsible for the continuous work with civil societies, the youth and women
• Participate in the preparation of the monthly meetings for the African Group of Ambassadors in Cairo
• Organizing Africa Day celebrations and other related events.
• Perform all other related tasks as assigned by the Head of the mission.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Communication, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other related field with five (5) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Experience in NGO or similar multilateral, regional or international institutions will be a good advantage.
• A diplomatic work environment, public institutions, or similar organizations, with very good exposure to Africa-Arab cooperation, is required
• Excellent knowledge of the areas of cooperation between African and Arab countries.
• Knowledge of existing cultural diversity and knowledge of media and communication management is an advantage.
  OR
• Master’s Degree in similar fields with a minimum of 2 (two) years of relevant work experience, in the work environments stated above.

Required Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work across business units/geographies; culturally sensitive environment
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Core Competencies
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous improvement focus

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

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD31,073.00 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 48% of basic salary), Housing allowance USD19,103.64  (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
10th August, 2023 at 11:59pm (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.
• 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, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.