The African Union Socio-Economic Development, Gender Officer - Country Review Jobs in Nigeria

The African Union Socio-Economic Development, Gender Officer - Country Review Jobs in Nigeria

Purpose of Job

The Country Review Officer for Socio-Economic development and Gender (SEDG) is responsible for working with the Senior Country Review officer for Socio-Economic Development and Gender in providing the Directorate, Country reviews and assessments with high analytical expertise to carry out competent assessment of the social and economic development and gender situation in individual African countries, including their compliance with agreed norms and standards contained in the Declaration on Political, Economic and Corporate Governance.

Main Functions

Assists in the following up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.

Suggests new and expands on existing policy areas for planned research.

Contributes in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AU’s internal use.

Assists in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.

Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.

Participates in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders. Prepares the relevant documentations.

Engages with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships. Supports the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.

Assists in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division

Provides technical support to internal and external stakeholders

Specific Responsibilities

Providing up to date information on countries preparing for or engaged in review processes with respect to their economic and social development policies, including measures aimed at achieving broad-based sustainable development, and poverty eradication.

Assisting with the development and implementation of gender mainstreaming programmes as part of APRM country review processes and in the implementation of National Programs of Action;

Reviewing and maintaining information on standards and codes listed in the Declaration on Democracy, Political, Economic and Corporate Governance, as they relate to Socio-Economic Development and Gender in individual African countries;

Assisting with the development of indicators related to Socio-Economic Development and Gender, including

Undertaking qualitative and quantitative research and analysis on socio-economic development and gender in APRM countries, and designing and conducting gender analyses and gender assessments;

Providing technical support with a view to deepening gender integration and mainstreaming in APRM processes, activities and programs;

Providing technical assistance and support in areas such as designing and conducting gender analyses and assessments, and developing toolkits, resource guides, and other technical resources related to APRM’s five governance areas.

Designing and facilitating meetings, trainings, and workshops, using participatory methodologies and approaches;

Developing and deepening innovative approaches to gender integration, gender equality, and inclusive governance and coordinating projects and teams working on gender activities;

Assisting with organising the compilation of relevant data and information on such aspects as policies to promote sustainable development, building productive capacity, eradicate poverty, unemployment, access to essential goods and services and gender;

Assisting with organising the provision of necessary inputs to the preparatory process of country reviews, as they relate to economic and social development and gender, including drafting of relevant documents such as country profiles, Background Papers, and Issues Paper;

Participating in the selection of experts for the area of Socio-Economic Development and Gender to be

recruited as team members of the Country Review Mission (CRM);

Participating in the country review process and provide the CRM with relevant expertise on socio-economic and gender matters;

Assisting with organising, preparing and providing the necessary inputs to the workshops, seminars, etc on experiences sharing as they relate to the objectives of socio-economic development and Gender Mainstreaming.

Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.

Contributing to activities related to budget funding proposals, (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports.

Performs other duties as required.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Economics, Management or related fields with 5 years relevant work experience. Supervisory experience not mandatory but added advantage
Or

Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Economics, Management or related fields with 2 years relevant work experience. Supervisory experience not mandatory but added advantage.

Required Skills:

Be familiar with the purpose and objectives of the APRM process as a whole and specifically with the thematic areas of APRM review;

Knowledge of Au Agenda 2063 and important African and International Gender Frameworks including CEDAW, Maputo Protocol

Demonstrate ability for team work and ability to work in multi-cultural environments;

Have a full knowledge of computer systems, including internet navigation and main Microsoft Office applications.

Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and drafting ability.

Leadership Competencies:

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Teamwork and Collaboration

Accountability awareness and Compliance

Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Focus

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 Socio-Economic Development, Gender Officer - Country Review Jobs in Nigeria

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