ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1. Master’s Degree in Economics, International Development Policy, International Trade, International Trade Law or another appropriate related discipline.
2. A higher qualification or an additional professional diploma will be an added advantage.
3. A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional work experience out of which eight (8) years of this should be at managerial level managing professional staff in support of – or within – a national, regional, continental, or international organization.
4. Experience as a negotiator or technical advisor in regional integration or trade negotiations is desirable.
5. Experience with Trade capacity building or project management will be an added advantage.
Required Skills
1. Management experience and ability to relate and facilitate interactions with others;
2. Ability to think critically and solve problems;
3. Ability to communication orally and in writing;
4. Reports writing and presentation skills;
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
6. Planning, organisational and reporting skills;
7. Ability to negotiate diplomatically;
8. Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; with regard to performance management and professional development;
9. Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results;
10. Familiarity with international and regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant area; and
11. Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish ), fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Leadership Competencies
1. Strategic Focus
2. Developing Organisational Capability
3. Change Leadership
4. Strategic Risk Management
Core Competencies
1. Building Partnerships
2. Drives Accountability Culture
3. .Learning Orientation
4. Communicating with impact
Functional Competencies
1. Conceptual Thinking
2. Job Knowledge and information sharing
3. Drive for Results
4. 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$78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 27,290.88.00 (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.
APPLICATION
Applications must be submitted no later than November 4, 2024 at 11h59 p.m. UTC.
• Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.
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