Deadline: 04 September, 2020

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The African Union Commission (AUC) is seeking to fill the role of Chairperson.

Chairperson of the AUC is the chief executive officer, legal representative of the union and the accounting officer of the union.

Chairperson of the commission is a transformative leadership role responsible for driving the performance of the AU Commission in delivering the continental vision of an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the commission’s mandate and policies in line with the aspirations set out in Agenda 2063, the associated medium-term plans and other key continental legal and policy frameworks
• Drive and supervise the performance and delivery of the commission’s senior leadership team to establish a high-performing efficient and effective organisation that is able to deliver on agreed continental priorities, attract and retain the best quality staff at all levels while operating within a strong accountability and performance-based framework
• Drive the implementation of the AU institutional reform agenda
• Lead diplomatic engagements and implement tasks assigned by the AU Assembly of heads of state and government and the executive council
• Drive the coordination and management affairs in respective portfolio departments and service departments in the AUC
• Liaise closely with the organs of the union to guide, support and monitor the performance of the Union in the various areas to ensure conformity and harmony with agreed policies, strategies, programmes and projects
• Drive effective coordination of AU strategic partnerships in support of the delivery of continental priorities
• Ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of AU statutory meetings
• Coordinate all activities and programmes of the AUC related to gender issues and ensure gender equity in all affairs of the AUC
• Establish an institutional culture that promotes integrity, strong ethical practices, accountability, good governance and strong staff performance and delivery
• Carry out such other functions as may be determined by the Assembly or the Executive Council

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Economics, Diplomacy, Management, Business Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences or a closely related field from a recognised institution
• A PhD in Law, International Relations, Diplomacy, Management, Business Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences or a closely related field from a recognised institution is an added advantage.
• Twenty years, minimum, of relevant professional and international experience with at least ten years served in progressive senior leadership role(s)
• Demonstrated transformational leadership experience with strategic vision and proven skills in managing complex organisations at the national, regional or international level
• Demonstrated record of setting clear standards for accountability, probity, value for money and risk management and zero tolerance to fraud and corruption
• Ensure sound and transparent financial management; and deliver continuous improvement, impact, efficiency and effectiveness;
• Demonstrated intellectual leadership, creativity and proven ability to propose new ideas and lead on new ways of working across silos in a complementary and synergistic way for a prosperous and peaceful Africa
• Proven track record of change management and accomplishments at the regional, national or international level with strong resource mobilisation, political and diplomatic skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-cultural team and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organisation
• Proven ability to inspire, encourage, build trust and confidence and build consensus, stimulate effective campaigns and drive collective action among a broad spectrum of people and organisations.

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