The African Union Head, Sustainable Environment Division Jobs in Nigeria

The African Union Head, Sustainable Environment Division Jobs in Nigeria

Purpose of Job

Directs and manages the daily operations of the Sustainable Environment Division in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the directorate and the AU’s overall goals.

Main Functions

Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system;

Designs strategies and policies consistent with the Department’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;

Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at Division level;

Manages risk within the Division and recommends mitigation strategies;

Designs and plans policy programs to achieve the strategies;

Develops new and review activities as components of the strategies and policies;

Addresses problems in arising to current approaches to relevant area;

Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;

Represents the organisation and explains its position at conferences;

Mobilises funding from all donors to use to execute strategies and activities;

Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at Division level;

Creates an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.

Specific Responsibilities

Leads the technical development of continental policies and programmes in blue economy;

Initiates and develops policies, strategies and programmers that contribute to the goals of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment consistent with AUC vision and mandates;

Provides support for the implementation of policies, strategies and programs in terms of advocacy, coordination and guidance that contribute to effective implementation of relevant AU decision on matters related Sustainable Environment;

Provides overall guidance and management for the human, financial and material resources of the Sustainable Environment Division;

Liaises with other departments of the AU Commission as well as RECs, Member States and other relevant stakeholders to identify and promote synergies across initiatives and to ensure a coordinated development and implementation of such initiatives.

Builds and strengthens strategic partnerships to harness technical and financial resources necessary for effective implementation of policies, strategies and programs on Sustainable Environment;

Creates and strengthens various forums for stakeholders’ consultations, exchange of experiences, lessons, and capacity building; and represent the AUC in such forums.

Prepares periodic reports on implementation of programs of the Division;

Represents the Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy in AU missions as well as in taskforces/committees and meetings on matters of Sustainable Environment;

Provides support to the Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy in preparing statements, proposals, reports and other relevant tasks on Sustainable Environment;

Leads the development and implementation of Strategic initiatives and programs to contribute towards the achievement of AU/ARBE mandates, roles and strategies;

Oversees the development of mechanisms to enhance capacity for evidence based planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;

Oversees strengthening capacity in terms of skills development, and streamlined/enhanced organizations, networks, and s stems;

Oversees and strengthens partnerships with relevant development institutions and stakeholders

Leads strategy for advocacy, and broadening support for initiatives, and

resources mobilization for implementation of the programs

Ensures effective and efficient management of human, financial and material resources at the disposal of the Division of Sustainable Environment;

Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master's Degree in Sustainable Development, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Fisheries Management or related fields with 12 (twelve) years of relevant work experience working in progressively responsible positions, with 7 (seven) years of at managerial level and 5 (five) years at supervisory level.

Experience working in a national or an international organization dealing with relevant sub-sectors under Sustainable Environment issues.

Experience working in an international organization dealing with Environmental issues.

Required Skills:

Leadership and management skills

Interpersonal and Negotiation skills

Analytical and research skills

Planning and organizational skills

Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and AU computer systems

Communication, report writing and presentation skills

Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural environment

Knowledge and understanding of the policies, strategies and programmes of AU

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of one or all of the other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Perspective

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Building Partnership

Drives Accountability Culture

Learning Orientation

Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual thinking

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for result

Fosters Innovation

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 Kiswahili, Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; The African Union Head, Sustainable Environment Division Jobs in Nigeria

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