The African Union Senior Programme Officer, Continental & Global Governance Programmes Jobs in Nigeria

The African Union Senior Programme Officer, Continental & Global Governance Programmes Jobs in Nigeria

Purpose of Job

To assist the Head of Continental and Global Governance Programme Division in the implementation of the Division activities for the attainment of its objectives.

Main Functions

Assisting the Head of Division in initiating activities pertinent to global & continental Governance Programs and Projects at the APRM Secretariat with special focus on SDG 16 and SDG 17 (Effective, strong and efficient institutions) and peaceful societies.

Drafting chapters and providing analysis to the APRM reports including Africa Governance Report and other knowledge products on Agenda 2063 and SDGs, particularly SDG 16, SDG 17, SDG 1 Poverty and SDG 3 health& governance, SDG 5 -Gender equality

Assisting the Head of Division in following- up collaboration with International organizations including UN Institutions, AUC and other AU organs, and RECs to harmonize APRM engagement for the attainment of SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Africa

Specific Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Division- M&E of Global and Continental Governance Programs and liaise with other Division’s team within the Directorat of M&E or another Directorate whenever necessary.

Consolidating Reports, chapters of reports or data on different knowledge documents pertinent to Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063

Reviewing invitation letters, agendas and other relevant necessary paperwork for the Division activities,

Coordinating regional meetings, workshops and training on SDGs and Agenda 2063 including the VNRs and South-South Cooperation.

Assisting the Head of division in implementing peer-learning, capacity building, and sharing of experience/expertise among AU Member States for the VNRs preparations, OECD-APRM Governance Program, and UN CEPA Principles.

Assisting the Head of Division in following-up on Member States' reporting on both agendas through the APRM National Governance Councils and Secretariats in AU Member States and raising awareness on the SDGs and Agenda 2063 M&E and Reporting tools.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s Degree in Political Science, Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or other related disciplines with 7 years progressively responsible experience of which 3 years at expert level relevant to good governance, development, and international cooperation domain. Or

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or other related disciplines with 10 years progressively responsible experience oe which 3

years at expert level relevant to good governance, development, and international cooperation domain.

Experience in managing projects and programs related to Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063 will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results

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

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

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

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

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.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; The African Union Senior Programme Officer, Continental & Global Governance Programmes Jobs in Nigeria

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