The African Union Senior Policy Officer, Economic and Commercial Cooperation Jobs in Nigeria

The African Union Senior Policy Officer, Economic and Commercial Cooperation Jobs in Nigeria

Purpose of Job

To assist the Permanent Representative, in developing policy and strategy to Enhance the Economic and Commercial Cooperation Between China and Africa.

Main Functions

Provide support in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the office’s strategic plan

Ensure effective coordination and implementation at various levels

Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders including on relevant matters

Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division

Provide support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders coordination

Manage and supervise employees under his/her supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation.

Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use.

Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes

Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required.

Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans

Specific Responsibilities

Provide technical support China-AU Economic and Commercial Cooperation

Assist the Permanent Representatives strengthening in China-Africa Economic and Commercial Cooperation

Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission and other stakeholders for coordination purposes.

Design and develop databases for collecting and capturing policy data

Support the promotion of the activities of the permanent Mission including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.

Assist in the development of a resource mobilization strategy

Generate and compile accurate reports in a timely manner for the mission and AU’s internal and external use

Analyse and interpret data concerning given policy and programs systems and transactions

Provide insights into the data trends to enable management to take informed decisions

Provides support to his/her supervisor in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the Cabinet’s strategic plan

Prepares and develops reports, budgets and work programmes related to the functioning of the mission

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s Degree in Economics, Development studies, Social Sciences with 7 years or relevant work experience out of which 3 years should be at supervisory level OR Bachelor’s degree in above area with 10 years of relevant work experience out of

which 3 years should be at supervisory level
Working experience or knowledge in policy analysis, research and/or statistics or policy formulation, implementation, review and advocacy.

Required Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills

Sound planning and organisational skills

Ability to negotiate diplomatically

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

Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight...

Developing others ....

Change Management

Managing Risk...

Core Competencies:

Building Relationship...

Foster Accountability Culture....

Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence...

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge and information sharing..

Drive for Result

Continuous Improvement Orientation ….

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 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 Senior Policy Officer, Economic and Commercial Cooperation Jobs in Nigeria

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