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Requisition ID: 857
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Regular
Job Grade: D1
Reports to: Chairperson of the Commission
Directorate: OSPD (Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery)
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 34

Purpose of Job

• To provide strategic direction and leadership in managing the operations of the of Strategic Planning and Delivery Directorate in order to achieve the AU strategic objectives and goals.

Main Functions

• Develops and executes the overall strategy for the department and ensures alignment with overall organizational strategy; 
• Manages and supervises employees within the directorate, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation;
• Drives the implementation and monitoring of policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;
• Ensures the delivery of the directorate’s annual targets in line with the organization’s overall goals and maintains robust departmental monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Divisions within the department/directorate; 
• Manages the work of the Department/Directorate and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system; 
• Leads the directorate/department and ensures effective management of personnel, budget, performance, program quality, employee relations matters and training in conformity with relevant rules, policies and procedures; 
• Builds and maintains good working relations and collaboration with other directorates / departments; 
• Develops and maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member State and partner institution; 
• Coordinates meetings between the organization and relevant partners; 
• Ensures the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and other reports; 
• Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization, attributed to the directorate/department; 
• Implements and Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Directorate; 
• Develops and oversees policy development and guidelines in line with the organization’s legal framework; 
• Designs policies consistent with the AU’s strategic goals and mandate in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area; 
• Prepares and oversees integrated programs, projects and overall activities of the organization.
• Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for the department
• Manages risks, develops mitigation measures and ensures business continuity of the department / directorate.

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees the development, implementation and delivery of AU-wide long term and medium-term strategic plan, or other continental frameworks of the Commission, consistent with the African Union Agenda 2063; 
• Coordinates and follow up the implementation of Agenda 2063 ten years’ implementation plans.
• Provides strategic guidance to the AUC and other Organs of the Union
• Fosters institutionalization of Results oriented culture within the union
• Monitors and evaluates the implementation of the strategy across the Union.
• Builds continental and global partnerships.
• Ensures overall efficient and effective management of the department
• Contributes to the overall work of the Commission by playing an effective role in the Senior Management Team of the BCP.
• Promotes AUC’s role as African think tank through evidence-based policy research.
• Ensures the formulation of Agenda 2063 and engages in domestication in Member States’ National Plans; alignment of strategic plans of AUC Departments, Organs and RECS with the FTYIP;
• Ensures the formulation of the directorates action plan, strategic plan and budget
• Ensures the preparation of mid-year and annual narrative and financial reports on the status of the implementation of Agenda 2063 within the Union, Regional Economic Communities and Member States
• Facilitates the mid-term evaluation and the end of the Agenda 2063 Implementation plans.
• Leads in the consultancy and feasibility studies of Agenda 2063 projects
• Attends technical and strategic meetings of the AU 
• Any other assignment attributed by his/her direct supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A University Master’s Degree in Statistics,  Economics, Finance, , Monitoring and Evaluation, Management or any related field  with fifteen (15) years of   experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation in national, regional or international organisations, out of which eight (8) years should be at managerial level and 5 (five) years at supervisory level .  
  Membership of relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Results monitoring and reporting 
• Communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft office tools 
• Knowledge and understanding of data analysis and statistics
• Knowledge and understanding of financial management and budgeting systems in public international organisations Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Building Partnerships
• Drives Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact.

Functional Competencies:

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

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$ 78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

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Requisition ID: 863
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Regular
Job Grade: D1
Reports to: Commissioner (ESTI)
Directorate: ESTI
Number of Direct Reports: 7
Number of Indirect Reports: 11

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 in-house 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 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 Focus
• Developing Organizational Capability
• Change Leadership
• Strategic Risk Management.

Core Competencies:

• Building Partnerships
• Drives Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Effective Communication.

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Knowledge Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation.

Enure 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$ 78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

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Requisition ID: 864
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Regular
Division: Sustainable Environment
Job Grade: P5
Reports to: Director of Industry, Mining, and Entrepreneurship
Directorate / Department: Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy
Number of Direct Reports: 5
Number of Indirect Reports: 12

Purpose of Job

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

Main Functions

• Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system;
• 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 ensures implementation at Division level;
• Manages risk within the Division and recommends mitigation strategies;
• Designs and plans policy programs to achieve the strategies;
• Develops new and review 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 explains its position at conferences;
• Mobilises 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;
• Creates an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.

Specific Responsibilities

• Leads the technical development of continental policies and programmes in blue economy;
• Initiates and develops policies, strategies and programmers that contribute to the goals of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment consistent with AUC vision and mandates;
• Provides support for the implementation of policies, strategies and programs in terms of advocacy, coordination and guidance that contribute to effective implementation of relevant AU decision on matters related Sustainable Environment;
• Provides overall guidance and management for the human, financial and material resources of the Sustainable Environment Division;
• Liaises with other departments of the AU Commission as well as RECs, Member States and other relevant stakeholders to identify and promote synergies across initiatives and to ensure a coordinated development and implementation of such initiatives.
• Builds and strengthens strategic partnerships to harness technical and financial resources necessary for effective implementation of policies, strategies and programs on Sustainable Environment;
• Creates and strengthens various forums for stakeholders’ consultations, exchange of experiences, lessons, and capacity building; and represent the AUC in such forums.
• Prepares periodic reports on implementation of programs of the Division;
• Represents the Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy in AU missions as well as in taskforces/committees and meetings on matters of Sustainable Environment;
• Provides support to the Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy in preparing statements, proposals, reports and other relevant tasks on Sustainable Environment;
• Leads the development and implementation of Strategic initiatives and programs to contribute towards the achievement of AU/ARBE mandates, roles and strategies;
• Oversees the development of mechanisms to enhance capacity for evidence based planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Oversees strengthening capacity in terms of skills development, and streamlined/enhanced organizations, networks, and s stems;
• Oversees and strengthens partnerships with relevant development institutions and stakeholders
• Leads strategy for advocacy, and broadening support for initiatives, and resources mobilization for implementation of the programs
• Ensures effective and efficient management of human, financial and material resources at the disposal of the Division of Sustainable Environment;
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management or related fields with 12 (twelve) years of relevant work experience working in progressively responsible positions, with 7 (seven) years of at managerial level and 5 (five) years at supervisory level.
• Experience working in a national or an international organization dealing with relevant sub-sectors under Sustainable Environment issues.
• Experience working in an international organization dealing with Environmental issues.

Required Skills:

• Leadership and management skills
• Interpersonal and Negotiation skills
• Analytical and research skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and AU computer systems
• Communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the policies, strategies and programmes of AU
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of one or all of the other working languages would be 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.

Language:

• 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: 710
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Regular
Autonomous Office: Ombudsman and Mediation
Job Grade: P5
Reports to: AUC Chairperson through Deputy Chairperson
Directorate / Department: Autonomous Office in the Directorate of Ethics, Integrity & Standards
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Purpose of Job

• Directs and manages the daily operations of the Ombudsman and Medation 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

• The AU Ombudsman addresses matters arising from administrative decisions and actions taken against a staff member in violation of his or her terms and conditions of employment.
• He/She mainly:
• Designs strategies and policies consistent with the administration of justice in addressing employment relations.
• Addresses challenges arising through the application of regulations and rules.
• Undertakes all such work and duties as may be necessary for the effective execution of the functions and objectives of the Office within the framework of its mandate.
• Facilitates and coordinates the implementation and monitoring of the Office’s strategic plan.
• Coordinates the mainstreaming of the Office into relevant programmes and ensure linkages, synergies and opportunities for joint programming.
• Coordinates the preparation and development of reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Office.
• Prepares budgets for the Office in accordance with relevant frameworks.
• Develops training materials and provides the necessary training and support to all AU Organs and Offices
• Provides technical resource allocation and policy guidance on matters relating to system implementation projects and maintenance.
• Coordinates activities, supervises and manages staff members.
• Promotes non-adversarial means of managing employment-based relations between Staff Members and Management through conciliation, mediation and negotiation.
• Provides advice to staff members, elected officials and administrative bodies on mediation and conciliation issues.
• Receives, inquires and addresses conflict and other grievances staff members may file with the Office
• Offers services that are impartial, objective, neutral, independent, and fully confidential.
• Addresses conditions of employment, administration of benefits, managerial practices, as well as professional and staff relation matters.
• Leads in the drafting of the Ombudsman policy and other relevant policies and guidelines.
• Drafts rules and procedures regarding the filing and addressing of complaints.
• Prepares work plans and budgets for the Office
• Sets up a hotline and manages online reporting of cases by staff members.
• Advises the Chairperson and administration on the outcome of each matter brought before the Office of the Ombudsman.
• Prepares an annual report of cases handled and submits to the Chairperson through the Deputy Chairperson.
• Performs any other function assigned to him or her by the Chairperson.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master's Degree in Law, Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, or any other relevant area with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience out of which seven (7) years should be at a managerial level and five (5) need to relate to a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in policy formulation

Required Skills:

• Leadership and management skills
• Communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge in international educational reforms and strategies
• Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, systems and standards
• Planning, Budgeting and Organization skills.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages; fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies:

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

Tenure of Appointment

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

Gender Mainstreaming:

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

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