Senior Policy Officer, Economic and Commercial Cooperation (CCP) at the African Union (AU)

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: Senior Policy Officer, Economic and Commercial Cooperation (CCP)

Requisition ID: 1663
Location: Ethiopia
Reports to: Permanent Representatives 
Directorate/Department/Organ: Cabinet of the Chairperson/Permanent Representation Office in Beijing 
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

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.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$  37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 22,932.00 (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.

Application Closing Date
16th March, 2023.