Project Officer (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: Project Officer (STATAFRIC)

Requisition ID: 2038
Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Reports to: Executive Director of STATAFRIC
Directorate/Department/Organ: STATAFRIC
Division: Office of Executive Director of STATAFRIC
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Executive Director of STATAFRIC and the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the World Bank funded Projects implemented by STATAFRIC. He/She is the reference person for administration in each workstream. The three 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 STATAFRIC capacity as Project Implementing Unit.
• Improve governance environment for project implementation by STATAFRIC.
• Assist in the planning, managing, and supervising the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the three World Bank projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of Projects activities.
• Provide an overview of the World Bank funded projects implemented by STATAFRIC to ensure timely and efficient.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements related to the World Bank funded projects.
• Responsible for the management of projects’ files and records.
• Prepare correspondences, executive summaries, reports, briefing papers, and other documents as required.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor meetings and correspondences outcomes and decisions and follow up on their implementation.
• Prepare and participate in various meetings and take minutes and reports.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator/Executive Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Management, Administration, Finance, Project Management, or any related field with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience. OR
• A Bachelor Degree in Management, Administration, Finance, Project Management, or any related field with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Management experience and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent report writing and presentation.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically.
• Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability, and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development.
• Familiarity with international and regional definitions, 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, with the first three (3) months as a probationary period.
• 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.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD80,975.58 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 66,045.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
23rd November, 2023 (11h59 p.m. EAT)