African Union Development Agency
The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Programme Officer – MSMEs.
The Program Officer MSMEs will assist in implementing the activities of the AUDA-NEPAD 100,000 MSME Initiative through coordination with Member State/Grantee frontline project staff, technical experts, and consultants.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Technically competent, and knowledgeable, with experience in development issues and administrative management.
- Experience in proposal development and resource mobilisation is an advantage.
- Ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.
- Ability to listen and co-develop solutions to resourcing needs of African MSMEs.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative, and with sound judgment.
- High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment, and energy.
- Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment
- Experience working with AU or other international development organizations would be an advantage.
- Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Africa’s development priorities and goals.
- Knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases.
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Project Management, Procurement, Computer Science or related fields with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience in project management at a national or international level, international finance, and/or international development within the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organisations regionally and/or internationally.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$28 976.97 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.
Application should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:
- A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Development Agency
- A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age, and gender
- Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas
Applications must be received no later than Monday, 24 June 2024. Click the link to apply:
https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.