AU Chief Executive Officer / AUDA-NEPAD Jobs in Nigeria
AU Chief Executive Officer / AUDA-NEPAD Jobs in Nigeria
TasksMain Functions: The main functions and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of the African Union development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) are deriving from the Organization’ mandate as approved by the Assembly of Head of States and Government.
The CEO of AUDA-NEPAD shall:
Facilitate the incubation of innovative programmes in various fields, including technology, research and development, knowledge management, and data analytics;
Provide technical and implementation support to RECs and Member States in the development and execution of priority projects and programmes;
Develop, create and manage flexible financial fund models to support Member States to implement their development agendas and Agenda 2063;
Assist Member States and RECs to strengthen capacity in key areas such as, food and nutrition, energy, water, infrastructure, information and communication technology and digital economy, natural resource governance, climate change and institutional and human capital development and innovation;
Provide advisory support in the setting up and application of norms and standards in thematic priorities of the AU to accelerate regional integration;
Provide technical backstopping to the AU in implementing policy recommendations at the continental, regional and national levels;
Monitor and assess Africa’s development trends and progress with the view to achieve key continental and global goals for the purpose of technical reporting;
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of continental development frameworks as stipulated in Agenda 2063;
Undertake, apply and disseminate research on policy development support for Member States;
Coordinate, facilitate and promote cooperation with Africa’s strategic partners and stakeholders for effective resource mobilization;
Coordinate and facilitate partnership with the African academia;
Foster the cooperation in Africa with the private sector; and
Coordinate between AU Specialized Agencies, Organs and other institutions to create an enabling and supportive environment for the achievement of the goals and priorities of Agenda 2063.
Others Responsibilities
Development, management and maintenance of relations with internal and external Partners:
The CEO shall lead the development and implementation of strategies to engage with AUDA-NEPAD partners in the region and internationally as stated by the organization’s Statutes and rules of Procedures;
He/she shall ensure the development and management of effective partnership aimed at supporting the regional structures such as the Regional Economic Communities and other regional mechanisms;
He/she shall ensure that the relationship with partners remains one in which Africans lead their own processes of change and development;
He/she shall lead and manage forums established to engage with partners, as delegated by and in consultation with the Steering Committee, the HSGOC and the AUC for the benefit of the continent and its structures;
He/she shall ensure that relations with partners leads to concrete support of African initiatives based on the Agenda 2063; and
He/she shall lead and manage the relations with multilateral organizations such as the UN, World Bank, IMF, WTO, etc., thus providing a single platform for engagement with these agencies.
He/she shall provide strategic thoughts leadership and on behalf of African Union support the coordination of the relations with Continental strategic partnerships such as TICAD, FOCAC, etc., thus providing a single platform for engagement with these platforms.
Provision of Strategic Direction in the administration of the AUDA-NEPAD:
He/she shall lead and provide strategic direction to the AUDA-NEPAD administration including financial matters and human resources management;
He/she shall lead and direct the provision of effective financial management systems and organizational accountability in accordance with the African Union Financial Rules and Regulations, the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules, the African Union Procurement Manual.
He/she shall lead and direct the AUDA-NEPAD team performance management against individual performance in line with the African Union Staff regulations and Rules.
He/she shall lead and direct the provision of Human Resources Management systems, a healthy organization and a working environment conducive for staff, in compliance with the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules.
He/she shall lead and direct the development and implementation of effective and efficient organizational culture, systems and best practices.
Requirements
Academic
Requirements:
The candidate is required to have at least the following qualifications:
An advanced (post-graduate degree or Masters) University degree in Economics, Engineering, Development related studies or an equivalent discipline;
A relevant first-level university degree with extensive experience and the proven record may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced university degree, e.g. International and regional finance Institutions, the finance ministries or other development finance Institutions;
An advanced executive development programme or related qualification (shall be an advantage).
Other relevant skills:
Demonstrate strong leadership and management experience, excellent organizational human and financial management skills, very good interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Excellent communication skills and ability to Interact with a variety of stakeholders including, at a high level and excellent report writing and reporting skills to diverse audiences and at various levels;
Excellent strategic visioning, planning, Implementation, monitoring and evaluations and reporting skills;
Demonstrated record of setting clear standards for accountability, probity, value for money and risk management and zero tolerance to fraud and corruption; for ensuring sound and transparent financial management; and delivering continuous improvement, impact, efficiency and effectiveness;
Demonstrated intellectual leadership, creativity and proven ability to propose new ideas and lead on new ways of working across silos in a complementary and synergistic way for a prosperous and peaceful Africa;
Proven track record of change management and accomplishments at the regional, national or international level with strong resource mobilization, political and diplomatic skills;
Good grounding on regional and international policy frameworks and strategies on the African developmental agenda and specifically Agenda 2063 and the SDGs;
Working knowledge of research, policy development and analysis, programmes development and management, and project management.
Relevant Experience:
Proven track record in conducting and leading business in highly politicized environments; travel both internationally and nationally.
The candidate is required to have a proven track record of delivery and leading the Implementation of large programmes and/projects
Substantial and proven experience working at very senior decision-making level within the public sector or similar Institutions, regional organizations/institutions, international institutions and civil society organizations.
The candidates is required to have at least Fifteen (15) years of appropriate experience in leading and managing comparable public sector institutions or similar organizations regionally and or Internationally (experience as an accounting officer Is added advantage);
Substantial experience leading and managing development programmes or projects in Africa with a view of mobilizing support and resources for the design Initiatives, development of policies, implementation of strategies, and effectively accounting for resources utilized.
Other requirements: Language requirements
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages and knowledge of one or several other working language(s) would be an added advantage. . Tenure The appointment shall be a fixed-term contract for a period of 4 years, of which 6 months shall be probation period.
Gender Mainstreaming The AUDA-NEPAD is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; AU Chief Executive Officer / AUDA-NEPAD Jobs in Nigeria
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