Senior Programme Officer Continental & Global Governance Programmes (APRM)

African Union
  • Location
    Midrand, South Africa
  • Sector
    Non Profit
  • Experience
    Mid Career
  • Posted
    Mar 06

Position description

To assist the Head of Continental and Global Governance Programme Division in the implementation of the Division activities for the attainment of its objectives.

Main Functions

  • Assisting the Head of Division in initiating activities pertinent to global & continental Governance Programs and Projects at the APRM Secretariat with special focus on SDG 16 and SDG 17 (Effective, strong and efficient institutions) and peaceful societies;
  • Drafting chapters and providing analysis to the APRM reports including Africa Governance Report and other knowledge products on Agenda 2063 and SDGs, particularly SDG 16, SDG 17, SDG 1 Poverty and SDG 3 health& governance, SDG 5 -Gender equality;
  • Assisting the Head of Division in following- up collaboration with International organizations including UN Institutions, AUC and other AU organs, and RECs to harmonize APRM engagement for the attainment of SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Africa.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Head of Division- M&E of Global and Continental Governance Programs and liaise with other Division’s team within the Directorat of M&E or another Directorate whenever necessary;
  • Consolidating Reports, chapters of reports or data on different knowledge documents pertinent to Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063;
  • Reviewing invitation letters, agendas and other relevant necessary paperwork for the Division activities;
  • Coordinating regional meetings, workshops and training on SDGs and Agenda 2063 including the VNRs and South-South Cooperation;
  • Assisting the Head of division in implementing peer-learning, capacity building, and sharing of experience/expertise among AU Member States for the VNRs preparations, OECD-APRM Governance Program, and UN CEPA Principles;
  • Assisting the Head of Division in following-up on Member States' reporting on both agendas through the APRM National Governance Councils and Secretariats in AU Member States and raising awareness on the SDGs and Agenda 2063 M&E and Reporting tools.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Master’s degree in political science, development studies, public policy, social sciences, or other related disciplines with 7 years’ progressively responsible experience of which 3 years at expert level relevant to good governance, development, and international cooperation domain. Or
  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, development studies, Public Policy, social sciences, or other related disciplines with 10 years’ progressively responsible experience of which 3 years at expert level relevant to good governance, development, and international cooperation domain;
  • Experience in managing projects and programs related to Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063 will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

  • Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results;
  • Familiarity with international and AU regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant area;
  • Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

  • Change Management;
  • Managing Risk.

Application instructions

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