African Union Senior Research, Methodology & Development Officer (APRM) Jobs in South Africa

African Union Senior Research, Methodology & Development Officer (APRM) Jobs in South Africa

Purpose of Job

To enhance APRM programme and research approaches through routine multi-stakeholder engagements and regular review of related frameworks on APRM processes and standard operating procedures for programme delivery.

Main Functions

To create and maintain a multi-stakeholder community of practice for review of approaches to delivery of APRM core and extended mandates

To ensure coherence in values, principles, and programme implementation guidelines across all APRM initiatives programmes. Further ensuring consistence, coherence and efficacy of all APRM research frameworks applied in the development of various knowledge products.

To support Directorate programmes, examining methodologies for delivery of programmes against established plans and objectives.

Specific Responsibilities

Coordinates system and process improvements, consistent application of agreed frameworks and SOPs. and the integrity and maintenance of programme data and record management systems to ensure best practice and continuous improvement in delivery methodologies.

Organises platforms of community of practices, including meetings, forums and conferences including invitations, and preparation of agendas and meeting documentation.

Prepares reporting tools to be used throughout the implementation of all APRM research and flagship programmes. This includes developing new methods of research and reporting.

Provides information on what research is already available in various APRM thematic areas, including in cross cutting areas, towards preparation of papers and technical presentations as required

Coordinates research and report editing for missions to ensure adherence to agreed AU – APRM institutional and technical standards, writing guidelines and reporting regulations.

Acts as primary contact for research teams for any questions and concerns, attend meetings to share new ideas and discuss about issues.

Assists in maintenance of research database and company website. Research policy issues and current affairs affecting the APRM and member states and identify and recommend options for addressing issues.

Prepares policy briefs, analyses and presentations and defend and substantiate APRM policy positions.

Develops supportive research to substantiate the APRM communications team efforts.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s Degree in social research, public policy, public administration, international relations, law research or related fields with 7 years’ experience in research related positions

or projects and/or programmes of which 3 years at expert level
Or

Bachelor’s Degree in social research, public policy, public administration, international relations, law research or related fields with 10 years’ experience in research related positions or projects and/or programmes of which 3 years at expert level

It is highly desirable that candidates are able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:

Working in an African country

Working in/with Government, intergovernmental or international NGO organisations.

Required Skills

Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results

Familiarity with international and regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant area

Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development

Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyse data

Ability to work and meet strict deadlines

Ability to manage information with discretion

Attention to detail

Ability to be creative and innovative in generating new ideas and undertaking research

Ability to work effectively and diplomatically in a multi-cultural environment

Ability to be a collaborative team player, willing to proactively help colleagues

Flexibility and adaptability

Comfortable living and working in highly fluid and insecure environment

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationship...

Accountable and Complies with Rules..

Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence...

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge Sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Orientation ….

How to Apply

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