The African Union Commission is hiring a Flagship Project and PIDA Coordinator

Finance August 18, 2023

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A Master’s Degree in engineering in one of the PIDA Sectors (Transport, Energy, ICT and Transboundary Water), economics, or in a relevant field with seven (7) years of experience of which 3 years should have been served at supervisory level.

The African Union Commission is hiring a Flagship Project and PIDA Coordinator

AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and TeamWork • Think Africa Above all

• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality

• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Director of Infrastructure and Energy
Directorate/Department : Infrastructure and Energy Department
Division : PIDA Coordination Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

To provide technical support for the effective coordination of the division’s activities.

Main Functions

•   Provides support in the preparation and Implementation of the programs developed out of the Division’s strategic plan;
•   Ensures effective coordination and implementation of work programs at various levels;
•   Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other stakeholders on relevant matters;
•   Prepares periodic reports, budget and work programs related to the functioning of the Division;
•   Provides support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholder’s coordination;
•   Manages and supervise employees under supervision with regard to activity implementation and performance evaluation;
•   Conducts complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use;
•   Liaise with the various Departments/Departments of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes;
•   Prepares budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks.
•   Supports the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required;
•   Actively contributes to the development of strategies, policies, programs and plans.

Specific Responsibilities

•   Coordinates the mainstreaming of the unit into relevant programs and ensure linkages, synergies and opportunities for joint programming;
•   Provides technical resource allocation and policy guidance on matters relating to the implementation of the flagship projects;
•   Coordinates PIDA/infrastructure matters with key stakeholders, esp. AUDA-NEPAD, the Regional Economic Communities, the AU Member States, the African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and other PIDA financiers, the civil society, the private sector;
•   Facilitates the high-level political process of implementation of PIDA priority projects;
•   Supports the development of regional infrastructure on the continent and conduct respective actions to implement recommendations;
•   Coordinates PIDA communication activities to increase visibility and awareness on infrastructure/ PIDA matters and projects;
•   Facilitates Member States and partner coordination around PIDA and regional infrastructure matters;
•   Supports PIDA program management related activities, budget formulation, impact monitoring and reporting;
•   Coordinates activities, supervise and manage employees with regard to organization and performance evaluation;
•   Designs strategies and policies consistent with the AU’s goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
•   Facilitates and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the flagship and PIDA projects.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in engineering in one of the PIDA Sectors (Transport, Energy, ICT and Transboundary Water), economics, or in a relevant field with seven (7) years of experience of which 3 years should have been served at supervisory level.
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• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering in one of the PIDA Sectors (Transport, Energy, ICT and Transboundary Water), economics, or in a relevant field with ten (10) years of experience of which 3 years should have been served at supervisory level.

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, and Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

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