AU Deputy Chairperson Jobs in Nigeria
AU Deputy Chairperson Jobs in Nigeria
Context Under the authority of the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission is responsible for administration and finance
This is a dynamic and transformational leadership role with the responsibility for ensuring effective and efficient administrative functioning and financial management within a strong fiduciary, performance and accountability framework
The Deputy Chairperson deputizes for the Chairperson when needed and will act as the Chairperson in his or her absence
The Deputy Chairperson shall have a high commitment to pan-African values and the guiding principles of the African Union.
Statutory Functions
As Controlling Officer, and under delegated authority from the Accounting Officer of the Union (the Chairperson of the Commission), the Deputy Chairperson is responsible for the day to day finance and administrative operations of the respective Organs and institutions of the Union;
Chairs all Commission meetings and deliberations in the absence of the Chairperson with the aim of ensuring clear and inclusive submission of information by attendees and direct discussions towards achieving consensus and way forward;
Assists the Chairperson in undertaking measures aimed at promoting and popularizing the AU’s objectives and enhance its performance;
Assists the Chairperson in submitting reports requested by the Assembly, Executive Council, Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), committees and any other organs.
Assists the Chairperson, in conjunction with the PRC, in preparing AU budget and strategic planning documents that ensures optimal availability of resources required to deliver on AU’s objectives.
Facilitates the functioning, decision-making and reporting of all AU organ meetings, and ensure conformity and harmony with agreed AU policies, strategies, programmes and projects.
Assists the Chairperson to consult and coordinate with Member States’ governments, other institutions and the RECs on the AU’s activities, and carry out the AU’s diplomatic representations.
Assists in preparing the annual report on the AU and its organs’ activities to inform on the progress of AU projects and programmes and provide recommendations on the way forward.
Assists the Chairperson of the Commission and contributes towards making Africa a significant partner in the global level as well as an integrated bloc within the continent.
Specific Responsibilities
Drives the implementation of the AU Commission’s administrative, budgetary and financial reforms to deliver high performing effective administrative, budget and financial management services in compliance with established rules, regulations and procedures within a strong fiduciary and accountability framework;
Drives performance across all Commission Service Directorates to ensure high quality service delivery for the efficient and effective delivery of the Commission’s work program and the conduct of AU statutory meetings;
Drives efforts to ensure that decisions issued by the AU Assembly and the Executive Council relating to administration and finance operations of the AU Commission are implemented in a timely and effective manner;
Provides regular reports to the Chairperson, to keep him/her informed of any developments and performance in the administration and finance operations of AUC;
Leads the development, establishment and implementation of effective and efficient resource management policies, procedures, internal controls and systems for identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling AUC’s operations to drive the implementation of AU strategic priorities;
Drives efforts to identify innovations that can be adopted to improve service delivery within the African Union Commission;
Drives the achievement of operational results in line with annual budgets and plans and is responsible for the, analysis and interpretation of the Commission’s performance data;
Promotes and maintains sound
corporate governance, ethics, integrity, value for money in resource management, diversity, inclusion and corporate social responsibility standards of the AU Commission;
Leads the development of continental policy frameworks and programs on African citizens and diaspora matters; and
Carries out any other activities as may be determined by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.
Key Relationships
Internal Relationships:
Executive Council of the African Union
Permanent Representatives Committee
Other AU Organs
AUDA-NEPAD
Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat
Chairperson of the Commission
Commissioners
Director General
Directorates
Staff Association
Internal administrative bodies
Administrative Tribunal.
External Relationships:
AU Member States
Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
International development partners
African Development Bank
African private sector
African Diaspora
African Civil Society Organisations
African Research Institutions and Policy Think Tanks
Academic Requirements
Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Law, or closely related field from a recognized institution.
A Ph.D in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource
Management, or closely related field from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
Relevant Experience:
Have not less than twenty (20) years of relevant professional experience with at least ten (10) years served in a progressive senior leadership role preferably in an intergovernmental organisation or national government / public service, international or regional institution
Language(s):
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages. Fluency in another AU working language is highly desirable.
Required Skills:
Demonstrated transformational leadership experience with strategic vision and proven skills in managing complex organizations at the national, regional or international level;
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;
Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-cultural team and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization;
Proven ability to inspire, encourage, build trust and confidence and build consensus, stimulate effective campaigns and drive collective action among a broad spectrum of people and organizations.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; AU Deputy Chairperson Jobs in Nigeria
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