Program Management Officer (AfCFTA)

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African states as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Our Headquarters are located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. The vision of the African Union is that of: An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in global arena. Our mission is to become An efficient and value-adding institution driving the African integration and development process in close collaboration with African Union Member States, the Regional Economic Communities and African citizens. The values that guide and govern our function and operations are: Respect for diversity and team work Think Africa above all; Transparency and accountability Integrity and Impartiality; Efficiency and Professionalism; and Information and Knowledge sharing
About The Job

Purpose of Job

The Program Management Officer will be responsible for the preparation, coordination and assist on implementation of the AfCFTA conference et meetings

Main Functions:

Organize meetings and conferences for the AfCFTA Secretariat
Assist in development of guidelines, policies and manuals that can guide on Meetings and Conference preparation
Provide support to the implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
Develop annual evaluation report and present findings.
Assist on the preparation of documents related to the meetings and conferences.
Assist in providing technical guidance on matters relating to document records system

Specific Responsibilities:

Provide appropriate conference facilities (venue booking, public address system, office equipment) and support services (contracting of translators and interpreters, secretarial staff) for all meetings of the various levels of the AfCFTA Institutions – where appropriate this will be done in co-operation with other directorates
Ensure the timely distribution of supporting documentation for the meetings of the various levels of the AfCFTA Institutions and post-meeting minutes (Reports);
Ensure that appropriate venues, public address and other conference facilities, translation and interpretation services, and secretarial support are provided for all meetings of the AfCFTA Institutions
Refer all necessary clearances on the AfCFTA administrative and financial management systems to the office of the Secretary General once they have been approved by the Director
Assist the Director to maintain and disseminate an up-to-date schedule of all current and future meetings of all levels of the AfCFTA Institutions
Ensure the collection, preservation, referencing and filing of copies of all supporting documentation, short-term study reports and recommendations, agendas, minutes, and other documents prepared for and used by all of the meetings of the various levels of the AfCFTA Institutions
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director

Academic Requirements And Relevant Experience:

University Master’s degree in economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Programme or Project Management, Business Administration, or other relevant fields with 2 years relevant work experience in similar institutions

or

University bachelor’s degree in economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Programme or Project Management, Business Administration, or other relevant fields with Five (5) years of experience in similar institutions

Required Skills:

Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Ability to work independently to meet critical and competing deadlines (multi-tasking), to produce high quality work in short timeframes;
Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills,
Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of common computer applications and systems;
Excellent drafting, reporting, communication and presentation skills.
Strong program/project management skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of two or more of the other working language(s) would be an added value.
Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight 
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountable and Complies with Rules..
Learning Orientation
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 fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed 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:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 88,381.02 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 70,805.71 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
 

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