Latest Jobs at African Union (AU)

The African Union is a continental union consisting of 54 countries in Africa.

Date posted: Apr 8, 2022    Deadline: May 9, 2022

Available positions:

1. Finance Officer – Disbursements _AfCFTA
2. Recruitment Officer_ AfCFTA
3. Principal Policy Officer (Intelligence Analysis)
4. Principal Officer, Research and Capacity Building
5. HR Generalist and Payroll Officer
6. Principal Officer, Research and Capacity Building
7. Finance Officer – Budget, AfCFTA

Method of Application

Finance Officer – Disbursements _AfCFTA

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 5 years
• Location: Not specified
• Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Purpose of Job

• To provide technical support managing and processing payments in accordance with African Union Financial Rules and Regulations.

Main Functions

• Research and recommend new developments on areas of improvement in budget matters and policies
• Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AfCFTA’s internal use.
• Assist in the following up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
• Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
• Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
• Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships
• Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
• Assist in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

• Generate SAP ERP payment runs and be subject matter expert in the Financial Management Unit;
• Ensure that all vendors (corporate and staff) data and bank details are accurately and completely updated in SAP;
• Reconcile transactions paid through a run to actual transfers made to the bank and submit the report to the relevant authority;
• Provide support in ensuring that there is the provision of professional services to vendors/suppliers in an efficient manner.
• Ensure that financial systems and controls in place within the office are adequate and operate all the time;
• Provide support in maintaining and updating all the financial documents and ensure confidentiality of the financial information;
• Post/release parked transactions in SAP ERP and release the payment vouchers;
• Maintains the SAP exchange rate table in SAP ERP on the first day of each month;
• Support the audit process and all other related assignments by ensuring data veracity for all transactions posted and vendor records maintained;
• Respond to internal/external audit observations and implement successfully audit recommendation;
• Process salaries after Payroll is run by Payroll Unit;
• Process all payments (15 Series) in SAP after posting of 10 or 19 series;
• Process all payments from Travel (Tickets) and P&P from procurement and down payment to vendor;
• Perform Payment Run process in SAP to generate disbursement of funds;
• Systemic verification and processing of MM invoices and FI documents on timely basis;
• Ensure that all payments are authorized and legitimate supporting documentation are provided;
• Coordinate SAP enhancement projects under the Financial Management Unit of Directorate of Finance;
• Manage and improve the procedures and controls in relation to the timely processing of all payments;
• Monitor, analyze, and manage open items; monitors and reports status of open items to supervisor
• Supervise Assistant Accountants in the Financial Management Unit;
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with 5 years of relevant work experience in a national or international organization. or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a national or international organization.
• Experience with financial systems/finance module of enterprise resource planning (ERP) such as SAP or similar ERP is required.
• Hands-on experience in establishing financial management function in an international organization is highly desirable;
• Advance knowledge in the application of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Skills:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Able to successfully manage ambiguity
• Able to work across business units / geographies; cultural sensitivity
• 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:

• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Accountable and Complies with Rules.
• Learning Orientation..
• Communicating with Influence.
• Functional Competencies
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Job Knowledge and information sharing.
• Drive for result.
• Continuous improvement focus.

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, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$  31,073.00 (P2 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.

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Recruitment Officer_ AfCFTA

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 3 years
• Location: Not specified
• Job Field: Human Resources / HR

Purpose of Job

• To provide general recruitment and onboarding support and ensure implementation of formulated work plans and daily work.

Main Functions

• Assist in the following up on the activities of the division;
• Provide support in implementation of programs, policies and procedures within the division;
• Assist in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AU’s internal use;
• Provide support to senior officers in setting the overall direction of a relevant policy area;
• Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders;
• Assist in engagement with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop relationships as may be delegated;
• Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets;
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

• Drafts and defines approaches, formulating Standard Operating Procedures, policies, guidelines and tools used in short listing, interviewing and selection of staff
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of related guidelines, HR rules, regulations practices and procedures, and recommend revisions to the Unit where necessary;
• Provides support in the development of the yearly recruitment plan and contribute to the recruitment process;
• Ensures compliance to established recruitment practices and staff regulations and rules at all recruitment processes
• Draft job openings in consultation with hiring managers/HRBP, ensuring that the evaluation criteria and responsibilities are in line with the approved documents;
• Publishes vacancies on AU website and subscribed social media platforms (LinkedIn, twitter and Facebook)
• Closely monitor vacancy announcements and applications to ensure timely recruitment.
• Assist in coordinating shortlisting and interview activities using the Success Factor for candidate’s list generation and scoring.
• Participate in recruitment activities and provide support to the panel members and candidates as required
• Generates reports on shortlisting and interview exercises from the system.
• Ensures administration of language professional examination and psychometric assessment to candidates;
• Seeks approval for appointments and ensure creation of contracts in SAP system, and prepare job offers to successful candidates;
• Revises all outgoing documents to ensure accuracy,
• Liaises with on-boarding team to initiate on-boarding process for appointed successful candidates.
• Processes upgrading, promotion, transfer and other relevant requests to the Promotion and Mobility Committee until approval.
• Provides support in the process of building awareness amongst, senior management and staff members with regard to CBI, Psychometric Tests, application process; recruitment policy, staff rules and regulations, and related guidelines;
• Provides guidance on interpretation and application of related recruitment policies, regulations and rules.
• Participates in the planning process throughout the recruitment life cycle for determining the staffing requirements and organizational structure and conduct analysis to provide inputs on emerging fixed term capacity gaps in accordance with the mission/clients’ mandate;
• Performs any other HR related duties and assignments as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Marketing or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills:

• Communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and AU computer software systems
• Proven use of Application Tracking System (ATS) or knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors
• 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:

• Change Management.
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Accountability awareness and Compliance.
• Learning Orientation.
• Communicating with Influence.
• Functional Competencies
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing.
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus.

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, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 25,523.00 (P1 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.

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Principal Policy Officer (Intelligence Analysis)

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 10 – 12 years
• Location: Not specified
• Job Field: Banking

Requisition ID: 1081
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Reports to: Deputy Director
Directorate / Department: Continental Operational Center
Division: Office of the Deputy Executive Director, Intelligence Analysis Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 10
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P4
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Principal Policy Officer (Intelligence Analysis ) analyzes, evaluates and isolates information gathered by Policy Officers (Liaison & Data Collection) and the Research & Capacity Building Unit, and produces reports on vital information in a timely manner that is used to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, and direct policy decisions.

Main Functions

• The Principal Policy Officer (Intelligence Analysis) will perform the following duties:
• Provide overall leadership to the intelligence function of the Centre.
• Represent the Centre in regional, continental and international conferences.
• Develops strategic plans for his/her assigned region in line with the Centre’s strategic goals, objectives and priorities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the work schedules of Policy Officers (Liaison & Data Collection).
• Presents and defends resource requirements needed to carry out the annual work-plans of the Intelligence Unit.
• Ensures quality control measures for data collected by Policy Officers (Liaison & Data Collection).
• Liaises with regional police chiefs organizations in Africa , the Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa (CISSA), INTERPOL, AFRIPOL, FRONTEX and other stakeholders in the intelligence community for intelligence collection.
• Analyzes, evaluates and isolates information gathered by Policy Officers (Liaison & Data Collection) the Research & Capacity Building Unit and other sources, disciplines, and agencies across the intelligence community
• Through the aggregation intelligence information, produces timey reports that can be used to anticipate and prevent organized criminal activities, and direct policy decisions by Member States;
• Advises Member States on planning, tracking, and/or execution of strategic and tactical intelligence operations;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, or International Relations or other related disciplines with ten (10) years relevant work experience in aspects of intelligence analysis (e.g., target development, social network analysis, and metadata analysis).preferably in government, an international organization or similar organizations.
• Or a Bachelor’s Degree in the above areas of study with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in the above mentioned area.
• Candidates are required to have at least six (6) and three (3) years’ experience at managerial and supervisory levels.

Required Skills:

• Ability to synthesize information to solve complex problems
• Intellectually inquisitive and strong desire for learning
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple assignments
• Strong written and oral communicator
• Ability to work effectively across several different functional areas in a collaborative environment
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
• Training in computer science or networking i.e. cyber security, data modelling, metadata analysis, or quantitative / statistical analysis
• Very good exposure in applying research methodology
• Very good understanding of social network analysis – Telecommunications – Target development .
• Excellent command of at least one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish).
• Knowledge of any of the other three will be 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.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

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$  42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,819.00 (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.

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Principal Officer, Research and Capacity Building

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 10 – 12 years
• Location: Not specified
• Job Field: Banking

Requisition ID: 1081
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Reports to: Deputy Director
Directorate / Department: Continental Operational Center
Division: Office of the Deputy Executive Director, Intelligence Analysis Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 10
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P4
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Principal Policy Officer (Intelligence Analysis ) analyzes, evaluates and isolates information gathered by Policy Officers (Liaison & Data Collection) and the Research & Capacity Building Unit, and produces reports on vital information in a timely manner that is used to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, and direct policy decisions.

Main Functions

• The Principal Policy Officer (Intelligence Analysis) will perform the following duties:
• Provide overall leadership to the intelligence function of the Centre.
• Represent the Centre in regional, continental and international conferences.
• Develops strategic plans for his/her assigned region in line with the Centre’s strategic goals, objectives and priorities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates the work schedules of Policy Officers (Liaison & Data Collection).
• Presents and defends resource requirements needed to carry out the annual work-plans of the Intelligence Unit.
• Ensures quality control measures for data collected by Policy Officers (Liaison & Data Collection).
• Liaises with regional police chiefs organizations in Africa , the Committee of Intelligence & Security Services of Africa (CISSA), INTERPOL, AFRIPOL, FRONTEX and other stakeholders in the intelligence community for intelligence collection.
• Analyzes, evaluates and isolates information gathered by Policy Officers (Liaison & Data Collection) the Research & Capacity Building Unit and other sources, disciplines, and agencies across the intelligence community
• Through the aggregation intelligence information, produces timey reports that can be used to anticipate and prevent organized criminal activities, and direct policy decisions by Member States;
• Advises Member States on planning, tracking, and/or execution of strategic and tactical intelligence operations;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, or International Relations or other related disciplines with ten (10) years relevant work experience in aspects of intelligence analysis (e.g., target development, social network analysis, and metadata analysis).preferably in government, an international organization or similar organizations.
• Or a Bachelor’s Degree in the above areas of study with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in the above mentioned area.
• Candidates are required to have at least six (6) and three (3) years’ experience at managerial and supervisory levels.

Required Skills:

• Ability to synthesize information to solve complex problems
• Intellectually inquisitive and strong desire for learning
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple assignments
• Strong written and oral communicator
• Ability to work effectively across several different functional areas in a collaborative environment
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
• Training in computer science or networking i.e. cyber security, data modelling, metadata analysis, or quantitative / statistical analysis
• Very good exposure in applying research methodology
• Very good understanding of social network analysis – Telecommunications – Target development .
• Excellent command of at least one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish).
• Knowledge of any of the other three will be 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.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

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$  42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,819.00 (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.

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HR Generalist and Payroll Officer

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 5 years
• Location: Not specified
• Job Field: Human Resources / HR

Requisition ID: 1100
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Senior HR Generalist
Directorate / Department: Human Resources Management
Division: HR shared Services
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• To provide technical support for the planning, execution, monitoring and reporting. Also responsible for effective management of staff compensation and benefits and data validation of payroll processing to achieve the objectives of the AfCFTA Secretariat.

Main Functions

• Provide technical support in payroll related activities of the Human Resources and Administration division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
• Research and recommend new developments on areas of improvement in payroll matters and policies.
• Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AfCFTA’s internal use.
• Assist in the following up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
• Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
• Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
• Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships.
• Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
• Assist in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division.
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities
Human Resources:

• Coordinates the provision of staff welfare (e.g. insurance, medical services, pensions) of local and international staff.
• Provides advice and support to staff on welfare, benefits and entitlements related matters Oversees and ensures well-functioning and timely service delivery of the compensation and Benefits Unit.
• Provides advice and support to managers and staff on welfare, entitlement and benefits matters.
• Serves as main point of contact with external suppliers (i.e. insurance companies).
• Monitors the current staff compensation schemes proper application and evaluate the schemes to ensure value for money services as well as competiveness of proposed scheme in comparison to the current market.
• Provides support for the evaluation of pension and insurance schemes Assist in the promotion of awareness of pension and its regulations;
• Ensures timely review of salary, allowances and benefits through engagement of consultancy firm and provision of necessary information and data.
• Assist in review of salary scales, allowances and benefits by providing relevant data and developing Terms of references for the hiring of consultancy firm

Payroll:

• Ensure the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities, including salary disbursement, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and in compliance with relevant rules and regulations
• Provide a responsive, accurate, client advisory service on payroll matters, resolve difficult enquiries and assist in identifying payroll errors and implement corrective action where required to ensure employee payments are processed accurately and database integrity is maintained while designing, developing and implementing error mitigation plans.
• Prepare complex payroll and human resource information for data input and assist with checking and ensuring quality control and maintenance of records to ensure accuracy, service quality and data integrity.
• Assist the organization to meet its statutory obligations through processing payroll and preparation of payroll reports;
• Collates the salary JVs of each month and submit them for further processing including posting
• Verifies the net due to each staff and the corresponding bank data and submit the amount payable to each for authorization.
• Ensure the effective exchange of information and monitoring of HR payroll practices, priorities and delegations.
• Reviews the Statutory Net Payable (SNP) to Zero after Processing the Bank Transfers and non HQ salary payments.
• Submits for transfers amounts relating to other deductions such as pension, credit union.
• Processes other salaries for non-AU hired staff (Staff Association and health officers.
• Processes advances (all types), installation and separation allowances, car loans and others.
• Reviews the payroll Bank Transfer details for each staff every 6months;
• Maintains all payroll related accounts (Regular, Short Term and Other) including journal entries.
• Perform any other HR and payroll related duties as may be assigned by the senior officers.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• University Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Financial Management or Accounting with 5 years of progressively experience in payroll administration.
• Candidates with Master’s in indicated fields above can be considered provided they have a minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in human resources payroll administration.

Required Skills:

• Management and supervisory Skills.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Change management and strategic thinking skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in teams and in a multicultural environment .
• Knowledge and working understanding of Microsoft office suite and AU software.
• Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, processes and standards .
• Report writing, communication and presentation skills
• 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:

• Teamwork and Collaboration..
• Accountable and Complies with Rules..
• Learning Orientation..
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for result
• Continuous improvement focus..

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, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 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.

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Principal Officer, Research and Capacity Building

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 10 – 12 years
• Location: Not specified
• Job Field: Banking

Requisition ID: 1082
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Directorate / Department: Continental Operational Centre
Division: Office of the Deputy Executive Director, Research and Capacity Building Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 5
Job Grade: P4
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• The Principal Policy Officer (Research & Capacity Building) identifies and coordinates research on transnational border crime (its causes, nature, magnitude, trends and threats to security), and coordinates the training/capacity building of Member States in the area of transnational border crime and border management.

Main Functions
The Principal Policy Officer (Research & Capacity Building) will perform the following duties:

• Provides overall leadership to the research and capacity building functions of the Centre.
• Coordinates the development of strategic plans of the Research & Capacity Building Unit in line with the Centre’s strategic goals, objectives and priorities.
• Presents and defends resource requirements needed to carry out the annual work-plans of the Research & Capacity Building Unit.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development of technical proposals on research and the capacity building in accordance with the Centre’s strategic priorities.
• Assists management in mobilizing resources for the research and capacity building activities of the Centre.
• Monitors performance and prepares progress reports on the research and capacity building activities of the Centre.
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programmes under the Research & Capacity Building Unit.
• Compiles briefing notes, strategy documents, regular regional/continental reports on migration, white papers and contributes to continental journals on migration.
• Represents the Centre at relevant regional/continental/international seminars and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Security Studies, Migration Studies, Political / Social science, or other related disciplines, with a total of ten (10) years relevant work experience.

OR

• Bachelor Degree in similar fields of study with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience
• Six (6) and three (3) years out of total experience need to be at managerial and supervisory levels.
• Relevant work experience needs to be continuous and combined, and in the following areas:
  • Conducting research and training in the area of migration and security and/or related issues.
  • Implementing large-scale migration programmes, with emphasis on project development, strategic planning, research, training/capacity building and monitoring and evaluation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of research and training.
• A deep understanding of the African migration and security landscape.
• Proven experience interacting with international and regional public partner agencies.
• Proven track-record of working and liaising with high-level government and donor officials.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising and leading teams of consultants, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Demonstrable experience in drafting technical documents for executive level consumption and/or peer review.
• An understanding of the African Union way of working and managing associated relationships with Member States/RECs and partners is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Technical expertise and experience in supporting and managing complex programmes with special emphasis on social research and training/capacity building.
• Excellent analytical skills to respond to trends in emerging migration and security issues, and to develop, apply and adjust programme strategies and policies to further the Centre’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Excellent skills to conceptualize, plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes.
• Excellent ability to liaise diplomatically, very good representational, inter-personal skills, including experience in interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in order to build strong collaborative relationships with governments and partners.
• Mastery of migration and security issues on the continent.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, in particular proven ability to write clear and concise reports;
• Excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and executing projects from conception through implementation.
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
• An excellent command of at least one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French Portuguese or Spanish).  Knowledge of any of the other four will be 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, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,819.00 (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.

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Finance Officer – Budget, AfCFTA

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 5 years
• Location: Not specified
• Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Requisition ID: 1099
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Principal Budget Planning and Programme Reporting Officer
Directorate/Department: Finance
Division: Accounting, Budget  and Financial Management
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• To provide technical support in budget preparation, resource planning, budget administration and reporting.

Main Functions

• Research and recommend new developments on areas of improvement in budget matters and policies
• Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AfCFTA’s internal use.
• Assist in the following up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
• Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
• Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
• Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships
• Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
• Assist in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders

Specific Responsibilities
Budget Formulation and Resource Planning:

• Ensure legislative mandates of AfCFTA are accurately translated into operational and programme budgets;
• Draft guidance for budget preparation and execution and ensure close coordination of requirements with managers;
• Prepare cost estimates, reviews and analyses data to facilitate formulation of budget proposals;
• Consolidate all program and operational budget submissions from all Divisions;
• Support the Director of Finance, Head of Division and Head of Unit to defend the budget upon presentation to AU Policy Organs;
• Provide policy advice to managers on budgetary and financial matters to facilitate sound budget submissions;

Budget administration:

• Ensure that expenditures are incurred in compliance with the financial policy framework of African Union;
• Monitor budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds, when necessary, to managers;
• Monitor budget expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels, and recommends corrective actions;
• Review all requisitions for goods and services to ensure correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and ensures availability of funds. With delegated authority, certifies the funds availability in line with approved budget and activities;
• Prepare monthly budget expenditure reports for management decision making; with variance analysis and explanation;
• Prepare budget execution for the policy organs consideration; with recommendations on challenges experienced;
• Consolidate all requests for budget re-allocation and submits for approval including a report to policy organ;
• Review all submissions for supplementary budget against set criteria in line with the AU Financial rules and regulations;
• Prepare the mid-year budget performance review.

Other:

• Provide support in the financial management of Partner Funds of AfCFTA. Provide relevant information to the Accounting Unit for the preparation of general and special purpose financial statements for various stakeholders including Office Internal Oversight (OIO) and Board of External Auditors (BOEA);
• Provide audit support in the assigned area and respond to audit queries.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide objective performance appraisal reports;
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Draft guidance for budget preparation and execution and ensure close coordination of requirements with managers;
• Coordinate budget preparation, reallocation/virement and supplementary budget;
• Review, consolidate and compile the draft budget proposals of various Divisions;
• Manage and monitor budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary;
• Provide technical advice to Divisions on budgetary matters;
• Provide data for the preparation of year-end performance reports.
• Undertake research and analysis of financial and budgetary policies and practices and makes recommendations for changes and/or modifications to achieve efficiency and optimization of resources.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with 5 years of relevant work experience in a national or international organization. Or
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a national or international organization.
• A professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, Expert Comptable or equivalent will be added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in budget preparation and administration in an international organization is desirable;
• Experience with financial systems/finance module of enterprise resource planning (ERP) such as SAP, or similar ERP is required.
• Advance knowledge in the application of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• 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
• 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:

• Change Management.
• Managing Risk.
• Strategic Insight.
• Developing Others.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Accountable and Complies with Rules.
• Learning Orientation.
• Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Job Knowledge and information sharing.
• Drive for results.
• Continuous improvement focus.

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, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 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.

Method of Application

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