Economic Statistics Expert (STATAFRIC) 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: Economic Statistics Expert (STATAFRIC)

Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: Executive Director
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC)
Division: Economics Statistics
Number of Direct Reports: -
Number of Indirect Reports: -
Job Grade: P3

Purpose of Job

• Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Economic Statistics Expert working in close collaboration with the Economic Statistics Division staff will be responsible for   ensuring technical support in the area of economic statistics to STATAFRIC to advice African Union (AU) Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on the implementation of the Work Bank funded projects implemented by STATAFRIC.  
• The 3 major projects funded by the World Bank are:
• Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa Project (HISWA)
• Eastern Africa Regional Statistics Program-for-Results (EARSPforR)
• Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA)

Main Functions

• Strengthen the African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC) capacity as the central Organ of the African Statistical System;
• Provide and consolidate technical assistance to AU Member States and RECs on a need basis on Economic Statistics.   
• Coordinate   the activities related to economic statistics at continental, regional and national level;
• Coordinate and monitor the work of the Specialized Technical Groups of the Revised Strategy for the Harmonization of Statistics in Africa (SHaSA2) related to Economic Statistics;

Specific Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with the Economic Statistics Division staff in the area of research, capacity building, providing technical assistance to AU member States and RECs and coordination of related activities.
• Develop, update and support the implantation of the methodologies on Economic Statistics at national, regional and continental level in line with the international standards, including;
  • Macroeconomic statistics,
  • National accounts,
  • Business statistics,
  • Sectoral statistics (Agriculture, forestry, fisheries, Energy, Mining, manufacturing, construction, Transport, Tourism, Banking, insurance, financial statistics, Government finance, fiscal and public sector statistics, International trade and balance of payments, Prices, Labour cost revenues statistics);
• Support STATAFRIC to build and/or strengthen capacities of AU Member States in the areas of economic statistics;
• Support STATAFRIC in the implementation of the Continental Statistical Programme 2022-2026 related to the economic statistics;   
• Assist STATAFRIC in its capacity as Secretariat of the Specialized Technical Groups (STGs SHaSA2) related to Economic statistics, coordinate and provide technical support   to STGs;

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master's Degree in Economic Statistics, Mathematics, or Statistics with seven (7) years of experience in the areas of national account, trade statistics, agriculture statistics, monetary and financial statistics, business statistics at national, continental or international level and three (3) years at expert level.

Or

• A Bachelor's Degree in Economic Statistics, Mathematics, or Statistics with ten (10) years of experience in the areas of national account, trade statistics, agriculture statistics, monetary and financial statistics, business statistics at national, continental or international level and three (3) years at expert level.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of economic statistics methodologies and concepts
• A clear understanding of statistical terms and concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and economics statistical tools
• Management experience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability both orally and in writing
• Excellent report writing and presentation
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
• Familiarity with international and regional definition, methodologies and standards in the relevant area
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight..
• Managing Risk
• Core Competencies
• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Functional Competencies
• Drive for Results

Tenure of Appointment

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed 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, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration

• The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$92,845.25 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 77,914.75 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2023 11h59 p.m. EAT.