Application Deadline: 28 March, 2023
Location: Ethiopia, Ethiopia
Organization: African Union
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and TeamWork • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Permanent Representatives
Directorate/Department/Organ: Permanent Representation Office in Beijing
Division: Cabinet of Chairperson
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Beijing, China
Senior Policy Officer, Technical Cooperation, Technology, Science and Education (CCP): Purpose of Job
To enhance China-Africa cooperation in the area of Technology, Science and education.
Main Functions of Senior Policy Officer, Technical Cooperation, Technology, Science and Education (CCP) include:
• Provide support in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the office’s strategic plan
• Ensure effective coordination and implementation at various levels
• Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders including on relevant matters
• Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division
• Provide support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders coordination
• Manage and supervise employees under his/her supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation.
• Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use.
• Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes
• Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required.
• Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans
Specific Responsibilities of the Senior Policy Officer
• Design and develop Technology, Science and education databases for collecting and capturing policy data
• Assist the Permanent Representatives to promote China-Africa Technical cooperation in areas of Technology, Science and Education
• Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission and other stakeholders for coordination purposes.
• Support the promotion of the activities of the permanent Mission including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
• Assist in the development of a resource mobilization strategy
• Generate and compile accurate reports in a timely manner for the mission and AU’s internal and external use
• Analyse and interpret data concerning given policy and programs systems and transactions
• Provide insights into the data trends to enable management to take informed decisions
• Provides support to his/her supervisor in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the Cabinet’s strategic plan
• Prepares and develops reports, budgets and work programmes related to the functioning of the mission
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience for Senior Policy Officer role
• Master’s degree in Economics, Education, Development studies, or Social Sciences with 7 years of relevant work experience out of which 3 years should be at the supervisory level OR Bachelor’s degree in the above area with 10 years of relevant work experience out of which 3 years should be at supervisory level
• Working experience or knowledge in a multi-cultural environment, policy analysis, research and/or science and technology or policy formulation, implementation, review and advocacy required.
Required Skills Senior Policy Officer role
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;
Leadership Competencies: Senior Policy Officer role
Strategic Insight…
Developing Others:
Change Management..
Managing Risk
Core Competencies
Building Relationship…
Foster Accountability Culture..
.Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence…
Functional Competencies
.Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing ….
.Drive for Result
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 (46% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 22,932.00 (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.
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
Requisition ID: 1664
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