African Union Head - Policy Organs Division Jobs in Ethiopia
African Union Head - Policy Organs Division Jobs in Ethiopia
Purpose of the Job The Head of Division, Policy Organs shall provide strategic and technical leadership for the effective discharge of the functions of the Policy Organs Division of the Office of the Secretary to the Commission.
Main Functions
In his/her capacity as Head of Division - Policy Organs, the incumbent shall be required to:
Supervise and manage employees within of the Division
Design strategies and policies consistent with the goal of the Office
Oversee the development of the Office’s business and ensure implementation at division level
Ensure risk management and mitigation
Design strategies and programmes to implement the policies of the Office
Oversee the handling of problems and issues arising from current approaches
Engage stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies.
Represent the organisation and explain its position at conferences.
Coordinate the mobilisation of funding from donors
Lead in the preparation of departmental budgets and reports
Ensure a working environment that promotes staff development and professional progression.
Specific Responsibilities
For the meetings of the above organs are prepared in line with the Union’s standards, duly processed and timely dispatched to Member States and other stakeholders.
Ensure that the outcome of meetings such as decisions and reports are properly finalized and disseminated.
Ensure follow up on meetings outcomes
Prepare statements, reports/conclusions and other relevant tasks as required for consideration and vetting by the Secretary to the Commission;
Provide support in ensuring good working relations between the PRC and the Commission;
Provide support in coordinating the implementation of the coordination mandate of the office of the Secretary to the Commission;
Provide advice and support in matters relating to the management of the Office of the Secretary to the Commission;
Perform any other relevant duties within the Office of the Secretary to the Commission, as may be assigned.
Key Relationships
Internal Relationships
Who: Head, Policy Organs Division / frequency: Daily / why: Provides assistance to the Head for adequate implementation of the mandate of the Division
Who: PO, Summit, EC and PRC / frequency: Daily / why: Implementation of the mandate of the Division
Who: PO, STC / frequency: Daily / why: Implementation of the mandate of the Division
Who: JPO, Policy Organs / frequency: Daily / why: Implementation of the mandate of the Division
Who: OSC staff within the Division / frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly or as and when required / why: Implementation of the mandate
of the OSC
Who: OSC staff outside the Division / frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly or as and when required / why: Implementation of the mandate of the OSC
External Relationships
Who: DCMP, Protocol, SSSD, DIC, OLC, DIC, AHRM (MIS, Procurement, Travel Unit, Transport Unit), PBFA / frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly or as and when required / why: Implementation of the coordination mandate of the office of the Secretary to the Commission
Who: Other AUC Departments / Directorates / frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly or as and when required / why: Implementation of the coordination mandate of the office of the Secretary to the Commission
Who: Member States / frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly or as and when required / why: PRC meetings, Retreats
Who: STCs / frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly or as and when required / why: Meetings of Policy Organs, but particularly meetings of STCs
Who: Non Member States / frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly or as and when required / why: Participation to Partnership and Summit meetings;
Who: UN agencies and other international organizations / frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly or as and when required / why: Participation to Partnership and summit meetings;
Academic Requirements & Relevant Experience
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or related fields with 12 (twelve) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience, out of which 7 (seven) years should be at managerial level with a minimum of 5 (five) years supervisory exposure.
Proven experience in policy formulation.
Relevant experience in international public organizations is an added value.
Required Skills
Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners
Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies
Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
Capacity to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
Drafting and reporting capacity
Computer literacy
The African Union working languages are Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Proficiency in English and French. Knowledge of Arabic or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
Core Competencies
Building Relationships
Fosters Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional Competencies
Conceptual Thinking and Problem Solving
Drive for Result
Foster Innovation
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Perspective
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Union Head - Policy Organs Division Jobs in Ethiopia
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