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The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Senior Programme Officer- Skills Initiative for Africa.
Full Description (https://www.nepad.org/file-download/download/public/140977)
1. Experience in developing and supporting strategic and sustainability plan implementation.
2. Experience in skills development and TVET arenas at a national, regional and community level.
3. Excellent networking and communication skills.
4. Excellent negotiation skills.
5. Excellent oral, writing and editing skills.
6. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
7. Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative, and with sound judgement.
8. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment, and energetic.
9. Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
10. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
11. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
12. Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
Candidates must have a master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in Education, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Skills Development of which three (3) years should be at a supervisory level at a national, regional, international or multinational or similar organization. Experience at a continental or regional organization would be an advantage.
Or
A bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Education, Technical Vocational Education and Training, (TVET), and Skills Development at a national, regional, international, or multinational or similar organization. Experience at a continental or regional organization would be an advantage.
Proficiency in one of the following African Union working languages is a requirement; English, French, Portuguese and Arabic. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
The appointment will be made on an AU short-term contract for a period of one (1) year of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period.
AUDA-NEPAD is an equal-opportunity employer and qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit the following:
1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with AUDA-NEPAD.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Indicative basic salary of US$42,018.78 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.68 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.
Applications must be received no later than 19 February 2024. Click the link to apply: (Link at Apply Button)
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.If you face challenges during profile creation or application, log your problem to audahiring@nepad.org
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