Principal Administrative Officer

3 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 Administrative Officer.**

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations. The Principal Administrative Officer shall be responsible for all matters relating to the delivery of administrative services that ensure a conducive and enabling work environment. He/she shall coordinate the provision of all administrative services pertaining to office utilities, security, transport, building and asset maintenance, and support operations of AUDA-NEPAD in Midrand and Project Offices.

**Required Skills and Competencies**
- Strong organisation and follow-up skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments.
- Excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Experience in supervising a team and ability to leverage limited resources, staff and consultants for maximum impact.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with various individuals and institutions.
- Able to work under mínimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Ability to observe and understand business processes, ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Sound analytical skills and the ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, and make conclusions and recommendations in individual and team settings.
- Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
- High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energy.
- Familiar with AUDA-NEPAD and experience working in international organisations.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
- Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP ERP) essential

**Education and Experience**:
A Master’s degree in Administration, Management or a related field, with eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, business or operations management, of which three (3) years are at a supervisory level in the public sector, multinational or multilateral institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

Or

A Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Management, or a related field, with twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience, of which seven (7) years are at a specialist/expert level in administration, business or operations management in the public sector, multinational or multilateral institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

**Application**:To apply, please submit the following:

- A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
- A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

**Remuneration**:
Indicative basic salary of US$42,879.00 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($24,561.84 per annum), pension (19% of basic salary), education allowance, medical aid, life and accident insurance in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

**Applications **must** be received not later than **Monday,14 October 2024**.



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