Deadline: 04 September, 2020

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The African Union Commission is seeking to fill the position of Commissioner, Infrastructure and Energy.

Under the authority of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, this position is responsible for driving the implementation of infrastructure and energy 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

• Lead the development, harmonisation and ratification of continental infrastructure policies and programmes on interconnected infrastructure to enable the development of cross-border infrastructural projects to enhance interconnectivity
• Drive and promote strategies and mechanisms for advancing integrated infrastructural development in AU member states, including resource mobilisation and technical support from member states and development partners, to ensure continental connectivity through rail, road, sea and air
• Drive the promotion of the acceleration of digital transformation programmes amongst members states to ensure Africa is well equipped to adopt and benefit from emerging technologies and the dynamic global digital landscape
• Lead advocacy for security and safety of critical Infrastructure projects through cooperation and partnership with member states, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and development partners to prevent damage, pilferage and unauthorised use of infrastructure
• Provide leadership in the implementation and maintenance of Agenda 2063 infrastructural flagship projects such as integrated high-speed network, the grand inga dam project, single African air transport market and cyber security to ensure availability of infrastructure necessary to improve trade, boost growth and create jobs in member states
• Facilitate adoption of DotAfrica (africa), and the African Geographical Top-Level Domain (gTLD)
• Lead the establishment of continental accountability mechanisms to track the implementation of the AU vision on infrastructure through coordination and monitoring of results
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of the programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) to ensure the fulfilment of action plans towards delivering infrastructure projects that integrate energy, transportation, and water development on a continental scale

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Land Economics, Real Estate, Urban Planning or a closely related field from a recognised institution
• A PhD in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Land Economics, Urban Planning, or a closely related field from a recognised institution is an added advantage
• Eighteen years, minimum, of relevant professional experience with at least ten years of experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in an intergovernmental organisation or national government/public service, international or regional institution

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Photo source: Embassy of Equatorial Guinea