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Director, Social Development, Culture and Sports x 1 at AU
Sep 16, 2022 Addis Ababa, African Union (AU), african union jobs 2022, african union jobs in ethiopia 2022, african union vacancies 2022, Culture and Sports, Director, jobs in africa, Social Development
Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Closing Date : 19 September 2022
Vacancy : Director, Social Development, Culture and Sports
Purpose of Job
To provide strategic leadership in planning, developing and implementing strategic policies of the Directorate while promoting inter- directorate/department collaboration.
Develops and maintains operating rules and procedures;
Provides technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of all Divisions within the department/directorate;
Manages the work of the Department/Directorate and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization's performance management policy and system;
Leads the directorate/department and ensure effective management of personnel, budget, performance, quality, employees relations matters and training in conformity with relevant organization's applicable rules and procedures;
Determines, develops and executes the overall strategy for the department and ensure alignment with organizational overall strategy;
Designs and develops business continuity plan to address unforeseen circumstances;
Develops and oversees policy development and guidelines according to the organizations legal framework;
Designs policies consistent with the AU's goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
Manages risks and recommend mitigation strategies;
Prepares and oversees integrated programmes projects of overall activities of the organization;
Builds and maintains a strategic plan to form good working relations with other directorate/department;
Develops and maintains regular working relations with top level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners;
Organizes, coordination meetings between the organization and other relevant partners;
Prepares periodic financial and budget execution reports and other reports;
Oversees the collection of contributed funds to the organization;
Initiates and takes necessary actions to collect funds of and for the African Union as a whole;
Provides strategic, innovative and operational leadership for the implementation of the programmes of the Department and ensure the departmental contribution to the overall AU Strategies and Vision;
Proposes training programmes relating to programme designing and coordination;
Promotes awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise.
Specific Responsibilities
Provides technical guidance and supervise the preparation and formulation of appropriate programs, policies and strategies related to Social Development, labour, employment, migration, Culture and Sport at the continental level and follow up on their implementation within Member States;
Supervises the activities of the Specialized Agencies and Institutions of the African Union within the Department working in the areas of social development, labour, employment, migration, sports and culture;
Supervises the preparation and management of Ministerial Conferences and other relevant high-level meetings and engagements in the areas social development, labour, employment, migration, culture and sport;
Provides technical guidance on programmes, policies and strategies in social development (Social protection and assistance; family and vulnerable groups (children, people with disability, indigenous people and older people) and drug control and crime prevention etc. and their implementation at continental level;
Develops and promotes a rights-based approach framework for each thematic programme of work within the Department;
Provides technical guidance in the analysis of problem situations and major trends, and harmonization of related development programmes and issues for the realization of an inclusive society where all human beings, including those in vulnerable situation- such as older persons, persons with disabilities including albinism, children, indigenous people- have an equal say and standing in Members States and to represent them in global commitments;
Provides technical guidance and supervise implementation of policies and programs in all aspects of Labour, Employment and Migration;
Provides technical guidance and supervise the development and implementation of programs and activities on poverty eradication at the continental level;
Provides technical guidance and supervise the development and implementation of Continental programmes and policies on arts education, cultural and creative industries, and heritage management;
Supervises the implementation of the Great Museum of Africa, Permanent Memorial of Slave Trade- a flagship project of the African Union Agenda 2063
Supervises the development and implementation of policies and programs around identifying sport and recreation initiatives within Member States;
Provides quality assurance in the programmes by ensuring that they meet the overall objective of the Department;
Develops and maintains appropriate working relations with partners of the African Union, on social and development issues;
Supervises, guides, and delegates Heads of Divisions in their duties, ensuring departments policies and guidelines are clearly communicated while assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master's Degree in Sociology, Arts, Law, International studies, Public Administration or other related Social Science studies.
A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience eight (8) of which should have been obtained at managerial level and 5 years at supervisory level
Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with top level stakeholders
Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks
Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery
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 working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Developing Organizational Capability
Change Leadership
Drives Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional Competencies
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge Sharing
Fosters Innovation
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.
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$ 78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (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.
Applications must be made not later than September 19, 2022.
Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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