African Union Vacancy for Head International Cooperation and Resource 10000483

The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, is

promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and charged with spearheading Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development by African States as well as developing new partnerships worldwide. 

Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia.  build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizationalstructure by filling up vacancies.The Commission is therefore inviting applicants who are citizens of Member States of In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union Commission (AUC) intends to the African Union to apply for a position in the Directorate of Strategic Policy Planning, monitoring and Evaluation, International Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation.

JOB TITLE: Head International Cooperation and Resource

(10000483)

Mobilisation Division

GRADE: P5

DEPARTMENT: Directorate of Strategic Policy Planning, monitoring

and Evaluation, International Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation

SUPERVISOR:           Director of Strategic Policy Planning, monitoring and

Evaluation, International Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation

DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2. Major duties and responsibilities:

• To assist the Director in preparing rules and procedures for policy

formulation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation;

• To assist the Director to strengthen existing relations and to develop new

relations with other partners;

• To coordinate and conduct studies and research in related fields of work

of the Division;

• To promote a positive image of Africa within the international arena;

• To popularize the African Union and market its programmes and activities;

• To assist the Director in initiating, developing, managing policy for

international cooperation and resource mobilization;

• To assist the Director in coordinating and developing strategies for

resource mobilization;

• To formulate appropriate policies and plans of action and develop

programmes and project proposals relating to international cooperation

and resource mobilization;

• To organize and service workshops, seminars and meetings;

• To assist the Director in exercising overall management of the Directorate:

personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training in

conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force;

• To produce and submit periodic reports on activities and specific missions;

• To perform any other duty as may be assigned.

4. Educational qualifications:

Candidates must have at least a Master’s Degree in Economics, with

specialization in International Economics, or Economic Integration and Trade

Negotiations

5. Work experience:

Candidates must have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in economic

integration and trade issues of which at least 5 years should be at management

level.

6. Other relevant skills

- Computer literacy;

- Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project

management, implementation and monitoring

- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and

motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment

- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;

- Good communication and negotiating skills;

- Good planning and organizational skills.7. Language requirements:

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (English, Arabic,

French and Portuguese). Knowledge of one or several other working language(s)

would be an added value.

8. Age requirement:

Candidates must preferably be between 35 to 50 years of age.

9. Tenure of appointment:

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)

years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary

period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable,

subject to satisfactory performance.

  9. Gender mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are

strongly encouraged to apply.

10. Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

a) A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;

b) A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;

c) Names and contact details (including e-mail address) of three references;

d) Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

11. Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$45,551.00 per annum plus other related

entitlements-e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic  salary), Housing allowance

($16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other

education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of

US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the

Commission.

Application must be received not later than 30 August 2011 and should be   

addressed to:

                   

The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management

AU Commission

P.O. Box 3243

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430

E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org