Re-advertisement Advisor Climate Change and
4 days ago
The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of **Advisor Climate Change and Environment Sustainability**.**
Under the supervision of the Director of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Environmental Sustainability, the Advisor Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability will coordinate the organisation’s efforts in addressing climate change, promoting sustainable resource management practices and environmental governance, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and policies. This role is crucial in steering AU member states and the organisation towards a more sustainable future, aligning with global environmental goals and standards.
**Required Skills and Competencies**
- Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals.
- Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions and consistently drives for change and improvements.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the African development dynamic, the African Union and AUDA-NEPAD.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead teams to deliver solutions and solve organisational challenges while drawing on global best practices in the discipline.
- Excellent strategic visioning, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and reporting skills.
- High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energy.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
- Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP ERP) essential.
- Good organisation, planning and time management skills.
**Qualifications And Experience**
- Project or programme management/administration
- Developing and implementing successful sustainability initiatives
- Implementation of environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
Or
A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Law/Policy, Sustainability or any other related field with at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience, of which at least five (5) years should be at the management level within the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally in:
- Project or programme management/administration.
- Developing and implementing successful sustainability initiatives.
- Implementation of environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
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, 04 November 2024**. to apply:
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