Project Coordinator - Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEAs) at African Union(AU)

Purpose of Job

• Performs the operation of the MEAs Project implementation to ensure delivery of results within proposed budget and timeframe.

Main Functions

• Provide technical and intellectual support in the MEAs Project management.
• Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the MEAs Project implementation support to AU. 
• Involve in training of negotiators.
• Foster and ensure implementation of large-scale and long-term initiatives related to Strategic Partnerships on MEAs. 
• Support the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations on MEAs. 
• Facilitate development of training materials and provide necessary training and support to RECs and MS on MEAs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Capacity Building Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Project to strengthen the capacity of Member States to meet obligations in International Environment Governance (IEG).
• Engages with partners, technical institutions, private sector and civil society organizations.
• Assist the Head of Division to provide guidance and management for the human, financial and material resources on the MEAs Project.
• Assist the Head of Division in preparing statements, proposals, reports and other tasks.
• Promote sound environmental and natural resource management 
• Facilitate and strengthen policies related to MEAs to strengthen capacity of RECs and Member States in development of programmes
• Support the development of policies and institutions aimed at strengthening environmental management including pollution and chemicals control as well as support to continental efforts on implementation of programmes
• Assist the initiation and development of proposals, programmes, projects and strategies that contribute to the purpose of the Project consistent with the AUC vision and mandates.
• Assist to build and strengthen strategic partnerships to harness and mobilize technical and financial resources necessary for effective implementation of policies, programmes and strategies.
• Support development of Policy Frameworks and Guidelines to facilitate Member States to design and/review MEAs policies and strategies thereby contributing to harmonization and integration.
• Assist the initiation and mobilization of effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders and institutions on MEAs for implementation of policies and programmes.

​​​​​​​Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in the Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity or / or related discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience out of which at least six (6) should be within a managerial role with at least three (3) years involving direct supervisory responsibilities.
• A Bachelor Degree in the above-mentioned disciplines coupled with total relevant work experience of twelve (12) years, six (6) years managerial and three (3) years supervisory experience is also acceptable.
• Experience in projects/programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation will be required.

​​​​​​​Required Skills

• Management experience and excellent interpersonal skills 
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Ability to facilitate meetings;
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development;
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Insight ....
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk...

Core Competencies

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

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual thinking ....
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing ....
• Drive for Result ....
• Continuous Improvement Orientation ….