Principal Programme Officer Skills Initiative for

3 weeks ago


Midrand, 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 Programme Officer Skills Initiative for Africa - SIFA.**

Under the supervision of the Director, Human Capital and Institutions Development, the Principal Programme Officer - SIFA will provide technical and strategic support in the implementation of the SIFA Funding Window I & II grant portfolios and ensure best practices for grant management in the implementation of grant projects. He/She will institutionalise SIFA Operating procedures within the AUDA-NEPAD and ensure that the respective grantee projects deliver on the set targets and objectives of SIFA.

**Required Skills and Competencies**
- Experience in project management.
- Experience in construction projects in the TVET, health or other sectors.
- Experience in grants technical management, skills and employment technical oversight and leadership.
- Experience in implementation of MERL (monitoring, evaluation, results and learning).
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Excellent oral, writing and editing skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Ability to work under mínimal 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.
- Creative thinking, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
- Sound analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural work environment.

**Education and Experience**:
Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Investment Management or a related field, with eight (8) years of relevant work experience of which three (3) years should be at a supervisory level in grant management in large construction projects and TVET systems development in Public Sector Institutions, International Organisations, Private Sector, Development Finance Institutions, or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Investment Management or a related field with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience of which seven (7) years should be at a specialist level in grant management in large construction projects and TVET systems development in Public Sector Institutions, International Organisations, Private Sector, Development Finance Institutions, or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

**Language requirement**: Proficiency in one of the following African Union working languages is a requirement; English, French, Portuguese, and Arabic. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

**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.

**Application**:To apply, please submit the following:
1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with AUDA-NEPAD.

2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.

4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

**Applications** **must be received not later than **Monday**,** 13 November **2023.**

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