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Requisition ID: 1047
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director, Human Resource Management
Directorate: Directorate of Human Resources Management
Division: HR Planning and Organizational Development Division
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Number of Indirect Reports: 15
Job Grade: P5
Contract  Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Directs and manages the daily operations of the HR Planning and Organisational Development 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.
• Mobilises and ensures the effective management of funds from external stakeholders to execute HR strategies and activities.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
• 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
The Head of Division oversees and directs the Human Resource planning including provision and management of resources taking into account evolving priorities of the organization to ensure high level of performance and efficiency through:

HR Planning and Organizational Development:

• Participates and contributes in the organizational strategic planning;
• Works with the leadership to align structure and process to strategic aims and build organizational and functional capabilities.
• Leads the design, development and implementations of programmes, policies, strategies, procedures and processes to meet current and evolving organizational development needs and goals
• Provides leadership and technical guidance in facilitating the HR-Client Business Partnership through ongoing communication with hiring managers, to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies that result in client satisfaction;
• Provides data-driven critical business reporting, information and insight to senior management on workforce trends, profile and emerging issues to position the organization and proactively anticipate, plan and meet future workforce needs across AUC.
• Builds partnerships and credibility with leaders to identify and develop talent management strategies, identify gaps and plan processes to support business initiative.
• Prepares budgetary recommendations that meet organizational goals relating to human capital and provide for effective management of resources.

Recruitment:

• Provides leadership to the talent acquisition efforts, guides the Recruitment Unit in the proper and efficient implementation of annual HR plans, through effective implementation of relevant rules and policies
• Leads the development and implementation of policies, procedures and mechanisms that allow effective and efficient people sourcing, speedy staff placement and deployment mechanisms;
• Coordinates and provides leadership in linking departmental work plans/programmes with annual HR recruitment and execution plans.

Performance and Culture Management:

• Designs, develops and implement employer branding framework to position the AU as an employer of choice.
• Designs, develops and supports organization-wide programs and activities that cover performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics and relationship management.
• Develops the AU corporate culture in line with the organization’s vision, values to provide clear accountability and decision making.
• Develops a plan that leads the organizational promotion of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion programmes within the AU.
• Accountable for the employee engagement survey, analysis and facilitation with relevant action teams to chart progress against identified target areas.
• Manages the maintenance and execution of the performance management system including up to date job descriptions, standards of performance and performance evaluation instruments.

Leadership and Talent Management/Development:

• Leads and manages the design, development and implementation of an integrated talent management system to achieve AU’s strategic objectives and cultural change.
• Assesses the critical organizational needs, skills and developmental competencies to design and implement an AU talent management strategy for achievement of the organization’s strategic plan.
• Collects and coordinates aggregate data from the talent pool, analyses and translates those data into insights that drive deliberate action plans.
• Creates, assesses and monitors effectiveness of talent management processes against identified measurements and metrics. Works with HR Business partners to identify success measures, monitors and evaluates programs and interventions.
• Develops, initiates and maintains effective programmes for workforce retention, promotion, career and succession planning.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management/Development, Business or Public Management or Administration, Social Sciences or related fields with twelve (12) years progressive responsible experience out of which seven (7) at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.
• Professional certification in Human Resources from a recognized institution is an added value.
• Demonstrated experience in applying HR management principles and best practices, talent acquisition and retention as well as change management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of restructuring mechanisms, principles of job evaluation, grading and functional relationships
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in employee sourcing, assessing mechanisms and tools
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, with empathy, an appropriate balance between the organization's needs and the welfare of staff.
• Demonstrated experience in solving people-related issues effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in data retrieval and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering briefings to diverse audiences, and to conduct effective meetings with senior management, representative of staff associations, representatives of Member States and other stakeholders.
• A demonstrated knowledge and use of HRIS;

Required Skills:

• Leadership and management skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, standards and processes
• Communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and AU computer software systems
• Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Building relationships:
• Foster Accountability Culture:
• Learning Orientation:
• Communicating with impact:

Functional Competencies:

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

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

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

Languages:

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

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$  50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  26,208.00   (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

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Requisition ID: 1061
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P3
Number of position: 03
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Directorate / Department : OSPD
Division: Planning Monitoring and Evaluation
Organization: African Union Commission - AUC
Reports to: Head of Planning,  Monitoring and Evaluation Division

Purpose of Job

• Responsible for effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the implementation of AU Agenda 2063 First Ten Year Implementation Plan (FTYIP) of AU priority plans and programs

Main Functions

• Provide support in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan;
• Ensure effective coordination and implementation of Unit’s plans and activities at various levels;
• Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other relevant stakeholders on relevant matters;
• Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division;
• Provide support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders’ coordination;  
• Manage and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system;
• Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use;
• Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes;
• Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required;
• Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust MEAL System, ensuring that it is institutionalized within the existing management framework. This includes establishing policy, procedure, theories of change and tools for data collection and use consistent with M&E resources, log frame to demonstrate results and impact and build staff capacity to understand and use the M&E system;
• Collaborates with staff to collect activity-specific quantitative and qualitative data, maintain quality assurance of data collected, coordinate overall quantitative and qualitative data collection;
• Lead the compilation, validation and analysis of data collected from Intervention and activities of AU member states, consolidate into reports and disseminate for knowledge management;
• Establish and promote quality programming and innovation, which will be achieved through developing and improving monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment and learning methodologies;
• Ensure that all activities are continually monitored and that lessons are documented and communicated to inform on-going implementation and future programming;
• Guide the Team in designing and implementing activities that are outcome and impact-focused and enhance accountability to stakeholders in line with International donors' policies and practices;
• Provide strategic support for improved project management and implementation informed by Project Design documents, Annual work plan and M&E Result frameworks;
• Develop and update monitoring tools to track project activities, develop and update M&E Plan consistent with the annual M&E framework, Logframe, in consultation with staff;
• Update the progress and provide timely analysis to develop and update overall strategic plan and framework, outcome and impact chain and intervention logics;
• Support management team and staff in developing and implementing organization annual work plans, overall monitoring framework including capturing of learnings and achievements;
• Lead and coordinate staff in preparing indicator protocol sheets (indicator description/profile) of project indicators mentioned in project documents;
• Lead the development of comprehensive baseline statistics for key project variables, coordinate setting of target and collect periodic data and information against the baseline to assess and report on the overall progress of these variable;
• Take lead in developing monitoring and evaluation tools and process and coordinate with Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of donors to obtain guidance and updates on policies and guidelines on M&E;
• Performs other duties as assigned

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Management, Statistics, Economics, Political Science or other related fields from a recognized university; with 7 years of experience at specialist or expertise level in programme/project management area of work
• Or a University Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Management, Statistics, Economics, Political Science or other related fields with 10 years of experience out of which 3 years of experience at specialist/ expertise level in programme/ project management area of work
• Understanding of various approaches and methods of programme and project monitoring & evaluation will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Proven ICT skills, especially in MS-Excel and Statistical Data software’s;
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Knowledge of African Union Agenda 2063 First Ten Year Implementation Plan is desirable.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, and Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

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.

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 US96,921.34  (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

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Requisition ID: 1045
Locations: Rabat - Morocco, Bamako - Mali & Khartoum - Sudan
Reports to: Deputy Director
Directorate / Department: African Migration Observatory/Center/ HHS, Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration, Bamako, Mali & Continental Operational Centre in Khartoum, Sudan
Division: Office of the Deputy Director
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2

Purpose of Job

• To perform human resource management functions relating to staff recruitment, placement, contract, performance and benefits management, employee relations and overall staff administration, ensuring compliance with AU Staff Rules and Regulations and AU Administrative Policies.

Main Functions

• Under direct supervision of the Deputy Director and with delegated authority of the Human Resource Management Division at the AU Headquarters, the Human Resources Officer will have the following responsibilities pertaining to the support of all categories of staff will perform the following duties:
• Provide advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters;
• Contribute to the development of,  advise on and implement policies relating to the effective management of human resources within the Center
• Administer and provide advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules;
• Coordinate Human Resources Services such as recruitment, contract management of local and international staff, performance management, skills development, leave management and the management of staff conduct and behavior;
• Handle tasks related to administration of staff remuneration, benefits and entitlements and makes the required liaison with the respective offices.

Specific Responsibilities

• Handles human resource planning and implementation of same in planning and coordinating recruitment activities. Takes appropriate action in  issues related to staffing issues of the Centers
• Identify vacant positions, prepare draft vacancy announcements and promptly process applications for employment, to facilitate recruitment of new staff;
• Make appropriate arrangements for the short listing and interviews/examinations of applicants;
• Provide the necessary information for the preparation of the establishment list and other personnel data so that decisions taken are based on accurate and up-to-date information;
• Assist in the planning of staff movement to ensure that staff members serve in acceptable and relevant environments;
• Prepare contracts for staff members and employees of the Observatory/Center Center in accordance with the existing Rules and Regulations and decisions of the competent authorities;
• Provides induction, orientation and briefing to new staff members;
• Act as focal person in the provision of staff welfare (e.g. insurance, coordinating arrangement of medical services, counselling services and others).
• Monitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures in field missions
• Develops deep understanding of the AU Staff Rules and Regulations as well as other administrative instructions and provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules.
• Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources.
• Prepares reports and participates and/or leads special human resources projects.
• Provides advice on salary and related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements.
• Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules.
• Assists in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on various issues related to human resources.
• Supervises the local implementation of the performance management system i.e. ensures the development of individual work plans and periodic evaluation of performance, production and timely submission
• Follows up the contract expiry and renewal schedule of staff and coordinate the renewal of same
• Administers and provides advice on salary and related benefits and entitlements;
• Produces monthly payroll information for implementation of payroll changes.
• Identifies and analyzes staff development and career support needs and assists with the design of programmes to meet identified needs;
• Administers the leave management system
• Follows upon the inclusion of staff under the staff insurance scheme and administration of same through liaison with the Benefits Unit within the AUC Headquarters or directly with the respective insurance company.
• Handle grievance and staff discipline matters and ensure the proper implementation of procedures and processes in handling same;
• Maintains the human resources filing system;
• Perform any other duties as directed by supervisor(s).

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Management or any other relevant field in Social Sciences with 3 years relevant work experience in human resources management, preferably in an International Organization or similar organization.
• A combined experience within public, non-governmental, multilateral, regional and international institutions will be an added advantage
• A Master's Degree with two (2) years relevant work experience is also acceptable.
• Higher qualification in any of the above areas of study will be an added advantage.
• A professional qualification/certification in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage.
• Experience in handling a stand-alone HR role is required
• Membership of a recognized professional HR body or additional academic qualification in a relevant area of study (see above) is an added advantage.

Required Skills:
Candidates are expected to:

• Have knowledge of and deep understanding of the HR standard practices, rules, regulations, procedures and technicalities
• Very good strategic insight to enable the Observatory/Center set up HR plans and actions targeted towards its strategic direction and goals
• Ability to undertake studies and analyse cases with good ability to make feasible recommendations in accordance with the relevant procedures and rules;
• Experience in recruitment activities, reviewing terms of reference, skill and requirement sets, interviewing and selection
• Very good knowledge of contract management and administration
• Excellent capacity to work on office computer applications, well versed in the use of the Internet, MS Power Point, MS Excel and MS Word. Knowledge on other computer office applications and strong practical knowledge/experience in using SAP HR Module is essential.
• Excellent capacity to communicate effectively oral and written communication skills. Very good drafting reporting skills.
• Readiness to share information and knowledge at all times, drive for results and continuous improvement;
• Good facilitation and presentation skills
• Very good listening, negotiating, influencing, mediating and problem solving skills
• Ability to develop trust, apply and institutionalize integrity; confidentiality, demonstrate impartiality, professionalism and leadership
• Able to drive change, help others to adapt to same; demonstrates readiness to generate ideas to develop best approaches Excellent sense of accountability and compliance;
•  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally; able to communicate the AU values of respect to diversity and team work;
• Demonstrate concentration, accuracy, high sense of self initiative and ability to work under minimum supervision.  
• Excellent ability to organize and work under pressure. Inclined towards promoting and demonstrating superior results and excellence.
• Ability to come up with an innovative working system and thinking and promote implementation, in communication with those concerned; implements and encourages the use of ‘thinking outside the box’ approach.
• Excellent command of at least one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish).  Fluency in any of the other four will be 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, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

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

Languages:

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

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g.Rabat, Morocco Post adjustment (48% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 18,547.20 (per annum), Bamako, Mali Post adjustment (52% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 20,097.00 (per annum), Khartoum, Sudan Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$22,932.00 (per annum), and 30% of basic salary as housing allowance for all locally recruited staff, and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 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.

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Requisition ID: 1062
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P3
Number of position: 02
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Directorate/Department: OSPD
Organization: African Union Commission - AUC
Reports to: Head of Planning,  Monitoring and Evaluation Division

Purpose of Job

• Responsible for providing  Statistics and data analysis support for the evaluation of the African Union Agenda 2063 First Ten Year Implementation Plan.

Main Functions

• Provide support in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan;
• Ensure effective coordination and implementation of Unit’s plans and activities at various levels;
• Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other relevant stakeholders on relevant matters;
• Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division;
• Provide support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders’ coordination;  
• Manage and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system;
• Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use;
• Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes;
• Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required;
• Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work closely with AU Member States and RECS to collect data and assess results for  the evaluation,
• Apply statistical methods to provide necessary information for the the implementation of AU Agenda 2063 First Ten Year Implementation Plan
• Develop robust, timely methods to ensure evaluation  data delivery and to ensure that is fit for purpose.
• Design ways of collecting survey and administrative data for  strategic policy planning;
• Interpret statistical data and information for policy development, evaluation/monitoring;
• Developing statistical analysis tools for future data collection;
• Organize the collection, validation, compilation, tabulation and dissemination of evaluation statistical data;
• Prepare the technical statistical reports for the formulation of Agenda 2063 Second  Ten Year Implementation Plan;
• Provide statistical services to the Agenda 2063 First Ten Year Implementation Plan  evaluation team;
• Manage evaluation databases and ensure timely collection and dissemination of information on the implementation of African Union Agenda 2063 First Ten Year Implementation Plan;
• Participate in the preparation of evaluation of progress and final reports on  the implementation of Agenda 2063 within the AUC, other AU Organs and Agencies,  Regional Economic Communities and Member States.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related fields from a recognized university with 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area out of which 3 years of experience at specialist/ expertise level.
• OR university Bachelor Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related fields with 10 years of experience out of which 3 years of experience at specialist/ expertise level.
• Proven experience in statistics, data analysis, and research is mandatory.
• Evidence of regional and international experience is mandatory.
• Experience in cooperation with the African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Member States is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Computer literacy and use of modern means of communication tools is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Knowledge of African Union Agenda 2063 First Ten Year Implementation Plan is desirable.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, and Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

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.

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 US$ 96,921.34  (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.