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: Head of Division Customs Capacity Building and Training (AfCFTA)
Requisition ID: 1660 Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Director Customs Administration
Directorate/Department : Customs Administration Directorate (AfCFTA)
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Number of Indirect Reports: 2
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular
Purpose of Job
Responsible for the development of Customs Services through the implementation of AfCFTA Conventions, guidelines and tools.
Main Functions
Collaborate with States Parties on strategies and priorities in the areas of capacity building, training and technical assistance
Work with stakeholders to ensure Customs effectiveness through capacity building tools, instruments and initiatives
Oversee and regularly review Customs capacity building activities, including the dissemination of Customs best practices
Develop a publicprivate partnership to build the capacity of Customs in States Parties
Specific Responsibilities
Is Responsible for all capacity building activities assigned by Customs Director.
Develop and maintain guidance, tools and Customs AfCFTA programmes.
Performs any other duties that may be assigned and/or required by the Director
Leads and advises on policy and programme development for capacity building
Develops and maintains a close working relationship with the other Directorates of the AfCFTA to efficiently share resources, manage workload and coordinate the crosscutting work and activities.
Provides strategic development advice to Members and represents the Secretariat/Capacity Building division at appropriate meetings.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master's Degree in International Business, Development Economics, International Relations, International Trade, International Law, Political Science or relevant disciplines with Twelve (12) years of relevant experience at increasingly senior levels in the field of corporate communications. Seven (7) of these years should be at the senior management level and five (5) should involve a supervisory role.
Required Skills:
Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
Ability to develop and delegate clear programme goals, plans and actions, that are consistent with agreed strategies
Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decisionmaking authority with regard to performance management and professional development
Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
High degree of independence, maturity and initiative
Ability to handle challenging questions and difficult stakeholders
Ability to manage time and prioritize work
Be flexible, adaptable and open to change
Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Perspective
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk
Core Competencies:
Building Relationships
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information 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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 27,290.88.00 (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.