The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director - Social Development, Culture and Sports
Requisition ID: 1324 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization Information
Reports to: Commissioner HHS
Directorate/Department : Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development
Division : Social Development, Culture and Sports
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 21
Job Grade: D1
Contract Type: Regular
Purpose of Job
To provide strategic leadership in planning, developing and implementing strategic policies of the Directorate while promoting inter- directorate/department collaboration.
Main Functions
Develops and maintains operating rules and procedures
Provides technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of all Divisions within the department/directorate
Manages the work of the Department/Directorate and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system
Leads the directorate/department and ensure effective management of personnel, budget, performance, quality, employees relations matters and training in conformity with relevant organization’s applicable rules and procedures
Determines, develops and executes the overall strategy for the department and ensure alignment with organizational overall strategy
Designs and develops business continuity plan to address unforeseen circumstances
Develops and oversees policy development and guidelines according to the organizations legal framework
Designs policies consistent with the AU’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area
Manages risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Prepares and oversees integrated programmes projects of overall activities of the organization
Builds and maintains a strategic plan to form good working relations with other directorate/department
Develops and maintains regular working relations with top level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners
Organizes, coordination meetings between the organization and other relevant partners
Prepares periodic financial and budget execution reports and other reports
Oversees the collection of contributed funds to the organization
Initiates and takes necessary actions to collect funds of and for the African Union as a whole
Provides strategic, innovative and operational leadership for the implementation of the programmes of the Department and ensure the departmental contribution to the overall AU Strategies and Vision
Proposes training programmes relating to programme designing and coordination
Promotes awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise.
Specific Responsibilities
Provides technical guidance and supervise the preparation and formulation of appropriate programs, policies and strategies related to Social Development, labour, employment, migration, Culture and Sport at the continental level and follow up on their implementation within Member States
Supervises the activities of the Specialized Agencies and Institutions of the African Union within the Department working in the areas of social development, labour, employment, migration, sports and culture
Supervises the preparation and management of Ministerial Conferences and other relevant high-level meetings and engagements in the areas social development, labour, employment, migration, culture and sport
Provides technical guidance on programmes, policies and strategies in social development (Social protection and assistance; family and vulnerable groups (children, people with disability, indigenous people and older people) and drug control and crime prevention etc. and their implementation at continental level;
Develops and promotes a rights-based approach framework for each thematic programme of work within the Department
Provides technical guidance in the analysis of problem situations and major trends, and harmonization of related development programmes and issues for the realization of an inclusive society where all human beings, including those in vulnerable situation- such as older persons, persons with disabilities including albinism, children, indigenous people- have an equal say and standing in Members States and to represent them in global commitments
Provides technical guidance and supervise implementation of policies and programs in all aspects of Labour, Employment and Migration
Provides technical guidance and supervise the development and implementation of programs and activities on poverty eradication at the continental level
Provides technical guidance and supervise the development and implementation of Continental programmes and policies on arts education, cultural and creative industries, and heritage management
Supervises the implementation of the Great Museum of Africa, Permanent Memorial of Slave Trade- a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063
Supervises the development and implementation of policies and programs around identifying sport and recreation initiatives within Member States
Provides quality assurance in the programmes by ensuring that they meet the overall objective of the Department
Develops and maintains appropriate working relations with partners of the African Union, on social and development issues
Supervises, guides, and delegates Heads of Divisions in their duties, ensuring departments policies and guidelines are clearly communicated while assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master's Degree in Sociology, Arts, Law, International studies, Public Administration or other related Social Science studies.
A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience eight (8) of which should have been obtained at managerial level and 5 years at supervisory level
Required Skills:
Managerial skills
Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with top level stakeholders
Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks
Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery
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 working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Focus
Developing Organizational Capability
Change Leadership
Strategic Risk Management
Core Competencies:
Building Partnerships
Drives Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge Sharing
Drive for Results
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.
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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.