Purpose of Job

• To provide operational and technical support for the effective implementation of the commission’s objectives on information systems management.

 Main Functions

• Provides technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise

• Ensures best practices and monitors the effectiveness of the Office’s support to AU.

• Assists in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation

• Fosters and ensures implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;

• Assists in the organization of thematic networks, consultations, and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.

• Develops materials and provides necessary training and support to Organization Units as required.

• Provides technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation projects in the area of specialization, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements research programs in information systems management and disseminates findings.

• Formulates recommendations to address the main inefficiencies

• Manages databases and ensures timely collection and dissemination of data; 

• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders to achieve organizational goals;

• Ensures the quality of collecting specific data for accuracy, consistency and comparability;

• Develops new or improved statistical methods and quantitative models for analyses and projections

• Reviews management information systems files on whether they meet quality Standards and offer technical advice on how to handle the posed situations for informed decision making

• Plans and conducts analytical programs of Information Systems and ensures compliance with the existing rules and regulations

• Provides guidance and advice to other departments, field experts, etc., in the planning, operation and evaluation of Information Systems programs and projects;

• Submits periodic reports for approval and consideration

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Quality Assurance and Control.

Job Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Computer science, or related fields with seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as IT expert/Specialist or related area out of which three (3) years should be at the expert/specialist level. Membership to the relevant professional body is an added advantage OR 

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management with ten (10) years of relevant experience out of which three (3) should be at the expert/specialist level. 

Membership in the relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Required Skills: 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, Spanish and Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) 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.

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$ 37,453.00 (P3 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

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