Purpose of Job

 To provide operational and administrative support for the effective implementation of activities in the division.

Main Functions

 Follows up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.

Suggests new and expanded existing policy areas for the planned research.

Contributes to conducting analysis and generating accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AU’s internal use.

Assists in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.

Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.

Participates in the organization of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.

Engages with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develops working relationships. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.

Assists in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division

Provides technical support to internal and external stakeholders

Specific Responsibilities

 Assists the Senior Policy Officer, Resource Mobilization in implementing strategies, policy guidelines and institutional mechanisms for resource mobilization

Provides support in the implementation of the Agenda 2063 Financing and Domestic Resource Mobilisation strategy.

Develops an integrated and coordinated programming of development assistance into approved priorities as reflected in AU Strategic Plan (MTP) and related implementation plans,

Creates continental resource mobilization platform for a coherent and harmonized approach to resource mobilization 

Scans the internal and external environment with a view to identifying new, predictable and sustainable sources of funding,

Supports the division in promoting integrated and coordinated programming of development assistance into approved priorities as reflected in AU Strategic Plan (MTP) and related implementation plans,

Assists the division to enhance coordination between the AU Commission and International Partners in the implementation of the AU Strategic Plan in order to achieve greater development impact and continental integration,

Ensures that interventions and support programs by International Partners are in line with AU-approved priorities and budget.

Assists the Senior Policy Officer in preparing funding proposals for submission to Donors/Partners in consultation with the Head of Division and relevant Departments/Directorates,

Develops and implement work plans (activities, result approaches and budget) for resource mobilization activities 

Collaborates with the Finance Directorate of the Commission to ensure the collection and dissemination of information on estimated resource requirements, income, and contributions from Member States and international partners and other sources of funding

Facilitates meetings for regular dialogue between the AU Commission and International Partners at different levels

Develops, implement and monitor work plans (activities, result approaches and budget) for resource mobilization activities

Participates in regular research and analysis on resource mobilization and shares information, advice and briefs AU staff on resource mobilization opportunities, trends, tools, policies and activities, etc.

Assists in the identification of areas of collaboration and building networks with external partner institutions, RECs, etc.

Facilitates budget allocation process by distributing mobilized resources to specific programmes and projects as per approved MOUs and related work plans with partners. 

Facilitates budget reallocation as and when required by implementing departments under different partners funded programs

Assists in follow-up and implementation of recommendations of the AUC’s Internal and external auditors as well as partners' contracted external auditors; 

Prepares necessary documentation for official submission and approval processes to management and International Partners including negotiating financing arrangements and agreements and other related issues in close consultation with relevant Departments/Directorates.

Develops and maintains a database on development assistance to the AU including a donor matrix that maps out resource flows. 

Prepares for the presentation of budget proposals for partners’ funds in line with AUC Financial, administrative and operational parameters in collaboration with liaison office and project managers; follow up agreements with partners, and ensures budget utilization in compliance with agreements;

Develops mechanisms, tools and frameworks to facilitate the centralization of funds within the organization 

Assists to develop divisional funding proposals for submission to Donors/Partners in consultation with the Head of Division and relevant Departments/Directorates,

Assists in the preparation of project proposal submission to management and policy organs and International Partners including negotiating financing arrangements and agreements and other related issues in close consultation with relevant Departments/Directorates.

Perform any other duties as required by the Head of the Division.

Job Requirements

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

 A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Program or Project Management, Business Administration or related fields of study, from a recognized Institution, with five (5) years of relevant work experience in an international or continental environment.

            OR

 A Masters University Degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Program or Project Management, Business Administration or related fields of study from a recognized institution with two (2) years of relevant work experience in an international or continental environment. 

Required Skills

 Oral and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to work across business units/geographies; culturally sensitive environment 

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish), and fluency in another AU language 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 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 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$ 31,073.00 (P2 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.

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

Note: female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply