Apply: AU Economic Development Commissioner

Deadline: 04 September, 2020

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The African Union Commission (AUC) is seeking to fill the position of Commissioner, Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining (ETIM).

Under the direct authority of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, this position is responsible for driving the implementation of economic development, trade, industry and mining policies, programmes and strategies in line with the aspirations of Agenda 2063, the associated medium-term plans and other key continental legal and policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic leadership in the attainment of the vision, aims and objectives of the treaty establishing the African Economic Community
  • Drive the development of continental policies, programmes and projects aimed at attaining rapid and inclusive sustainable development across Africa
  • Lead the development of policies of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which aims to boost intra-African trade by providing a comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade agreement among the member states
  • Lead partnership negotiations with the private sector to expand investment, manufacturing, mining, tourism, and trade across Africa
  • Lead the production of real time, quality, harmonised statistics on Africa and ensure they meet the standards required to make them Africa’s statistics of reference
  • Lead the coordination efforts for the establishment of Africa Union Financial Institutions provided under the Abuja Treaty and Article 19 of constitutive act of African Union
  • Champion the implementation of African Mining Vision (AMV) framework to promote transparency, social responsibility and tax compliance in the extractive industry

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, International Development, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Public Policy or a closely related field from a recognised institution
  • A PhD in Economics, Finance, International Development, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Public Policy or closely related fields from a recognised institution is an added advantage
  • Eighteen years, minimum, of relevant professional experience with at least ten years served in a senior leadership role (preferably in an intergovernmental organisation or national government/public service, international or regional institution)

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