Senior Programme Officer, Continental & Global Governance Programmes (APRM) 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 Programme Officer, Continental & Global Governance Programmes (APRM)

Requisition ID: 1646
Location: Midrand, South Africa 
Reports to: Head of Monitoring & Evaluation of Continental & Global Governance Programmes
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)
Division: Monitoring & Evaluation of Continental & Global Governance Programmes
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

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.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$  37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 21,832.68 (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
2nd May, 2023.