Job Opportunities at AUDA - NEPAD

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Technically competent, and knowledgeable, with experience in development issues and administrative management.
• Experience in proposal development and resource mobilisation is an advantage.
• Ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.
• Ability to listen and co-develop solutions to resourcing needs of African MSMEs.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Ability to work under minimal 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment
• Experience working with AU or other international development organizations would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Africa’s development priorities and goals.
• Knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Project Management, Procurement, Computer Science or related fields with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience in project management at a national or international level, international finance, and/or international development within the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organisations regionally and/or internationally.

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Required Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of global and African STI trends and challenges, including AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
•  Proven expertise in policy development and implementation in science, technology, and innovation.
• Strong partnership-building skills, with a successful track record of working with international organizations, research institutions, and governments.
• Advanced analytical skills, with a focus on using data to drive policy decisions.
• Excellent communication and advocacy abilities, with experience representing organizations at high-level forums.
• Significant experience in capacity building and supporting member states in STI policy development.
• Visionary thinker with a deep commitment to advancing Africa’s development through science, technology, and innovation.
• Collaborative leader who can work across diverse sectors and engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes that contribute to Africa’s sustainable development.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills.
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with AUDA-NEPAD, Member States and other stakeholders.
• Experience in managing organisational resources and deployment in pursuit of innovative approaches and initiatives.
• Experience in leading and supervising a diverse team and the ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
• Expertise in identifying and adapting best practices to specific project contexts.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• 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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP ERP) essential.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

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Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in project coordination and management, including implementing and monitoring projects focused on strengthening the economic empowerment of African citizens through entrepreneurship programmes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including youth and women entrepreneurs and Institutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop comprehensive programme proposals.
• 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- 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.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language an added advantage.

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 relevant work experience in a Pan-African, Development/Multilateral Organisation of which three (3) years are at a supervisory level in public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.
• Experience in the preparation and implementation of Project Proposals with proven record of securing funding from Development Partners or Private Sector entity.

Or

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, 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, M&E, Project Proposal Writing in public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.
• Experience in the preparation and implementation of donor-funded projects is required.