Principal Officer, Coywa Programme

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa AUDA-NEPAD Full time

The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of **Principal Officer, Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA).**

**Required Skills and Competencies**
- Experience in project coordination and management, preferably in the field of youth, gender and women empowerment including implementing and monitoring projects focused on strengthening women entrepreneurs and promoting gender equality.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs and gender-focused organizations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop a comprehensive programme proposal.
- Proven track record of developing comprehensive funding proposals.
- Experience in managing private sector platforms and working with development partners and multilateral institutions to mobilise funding.
- Proven experience in project coordination, preferably in the development sector.
- Experience in supervising a team and ability to leverage limited resources, staff and consultants for maximum impact.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Proven experience in preparing project implementation reports including project closure reports.
- Proficiency in programme budget management, reporting and using project management tools and software such as SAP.
- High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.

**Education and Experience**:
A Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, MSME Management, Social Development, Project Management, or a related field, with eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, preferably with a focus on entrepreneurship, youth and/or women's economic empowerment in Africa, of which three (3) years are at a supervisory level in the public sector, multinational or multilateral institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

or

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, business administration, Business Administration, Agribusiness, MSME Management, Social Development, Project Management, or a related field, with twelve (12) years’ experience, of which seven (7) years are at a specialist/expert level in project management, preferably with a focus on entrepreneurship, youth and/or women's economic empowerment in Africa in the public sector, multinational or multilateral institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

**Remuneration**: Indicative basic salary of US$48,131.20 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($24,561.84 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

**Applications** should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:
a. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Development Agency
b. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age, and gender
d. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 27 May 2024. to apply:


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