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Senior Programme Officer Continental & Global Governance Programmes (APRM) [Midrand]
POSTED BY: AFRICA UNION
REF:AU 561
Date Published:Thursday, March 9, 2023
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 South Africa | MIDRAND in South Africa |
| INDUSTRY |
| Africa Regional Economic Communities
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| JOB TYPE |
| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 1646
Date Posted: Feb 28, 2023
Dead line: March 29, 2023
Organization: African Union
Reports to: Head of Monitoring & Evaluation of Continental & Global Governance Programmes
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)
Division: Monitoring & Evaluation of Continental & Global Governance Programmes
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Midrand, South Africa
AU VALUES
1. Respect for Diversity and TeamWork
2. Think Africa Above all
3. Transparency and Accountability
4. Integrity and Impartiality
5. Efficiency and Professionalism
6. Information and Knowledge Sharing
PURPOSE OF JOB
To assist the Head of Continental and Global Governance Programme Division in the implementation of the Division activities for the attainment of its objectives.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
1. Assisting the Head of Division in initiating activities pertinent to global & continental Governance Programs and Projects at the APRM Secretariat with special focus on SDG 16 and SDG 17 (Effective, strong and efficient institutions) and peaceful societies.
2. Drafting chapters and providing analysis to the APRM reports including Africa Governance Report and other knowledge products on Agenda 2063 and SDGs, particularly SDG 16, SDG 17, SDG 1 Poverty and SDG 3 health& governance, SDG 5 -Gender equality
3. Assisting the Head of Division in following- up collaboration with International organizations including UN Institutions, AUC and other AU organs, and RECs to harmonize APRM engagement for the attainment of SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Africa
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reporting to the Head of Division- M&E of Global and Continental Governance Programs and liaise with other Division’s team within the Directorat of M&E or another Directorate whenever necessary.
2. Consolidating Reports, chapters of reports or data on different knowledge documents pertinent to Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063
3. Reviewing invitation letters, agendas and other relevant necessary paperwork for the Division activities,
4. Coordinating regional meetings, workshops and training on SDGs and Agenda 2063 including the VNRs and South-South Cooperation.
5. Assisting the Head of division in implementing peer-learning, capacity building, and sharing of experience/expertise among AU Member States for the VNRs preparations, OECD-APRM Governance Program, and UN CEPA Principles.
6. Assisting the Head of Division in following-up on Member States' reporting on both agendas through the APRM National Governance Councils and Secretariats in AU Member States and raising awareness on the SDGs and Agenda 2063 M&E and Reporting tools.
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1. Master’s degree in political science, development studies, public policy, social sciences, or other related disciplines with 7 years’ progressively responsible experience of which 3 years at expert level relevant to good governance, development, and international cooperation domain. Or
2. Bachelor’s degree in political science, development studies, Public Policy, social sciences, or other related disciplines with 10 years’ progressively responsible experience oe which 3 years at expert level relevant to good governance, development, and international cooperation domain.
3. Experience in managing projects and programs related to Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063 will be an added advantage.
Required Skills
1. Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
2. Familiarity with international and AU regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant area
3. Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Leadership Competencies
1. Change Management
2. Managing Risk
Core Competencies
1. Building Relationship ....
2. Accountable and Complies with Rules..
3. Learning Orientation
4. Communicating with Influence ....
Functional Competencies
1. Conceptual Thinking
2. Job Knowledge Sharing
3. Drive for Results
4. Continuous Improvement Orientation ….
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$37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 21,832.68 (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.
Applications must be made not later than March 28, 2023.
Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
The Africa Union is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
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