Job Vacancies at AUDA - NEPAD

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience working with quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, public sector management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
• Experience processing and analysing data using one or more statistical software packages.
• 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.

Qualifications And Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum qualification of a Master’s Degree in ICT, Economics, Engineering, Science and Emerging Technology or a related field. Additionally, candidates must have twelve (12) years of progressively professional experience at a senior management level in managing STI-driven capacity-building and technical assistance, including expertise in managing inter-agency STI-driven strategy and policies within public sector institutions and similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

Candidates must have at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience in:

• Design and development of STI strategies, policies and related programs.
• Intensive engagement and expertise in technology development, demonstration, and deployment, and strong familiarity with working with national innovation systems and academia.
• Design, monitoring, and evaluation of the projects/programmes or related areas.
• Prepare, manage, and conduct impact evaluations, including the use of various research methods, methodologies, and evaluation technology. At least five (5) years should be at the management level.

Applications: should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:

• A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Development Agency.
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
• Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
• Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
• A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only).

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Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience in Public Procurement with a demonstrated technical knowledge and analytical skills in supply chain management.
• Knowledge of international standards, guidelines, and procedures for procuring works, consultancy services goods & services.
• Experience in SAP ERP or other similar ERP systems.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Access, etc
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral, writing, and editing skills, with extensive experience in report writing.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Ability to train AMRH Project Unit and other team members.
• 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 various 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.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, Civil Engineering, and Law or a related field with A minimum of one (1) year of progressive experience in the field of Procurement, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Distribution within public sector institutions, international organisations, or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.
• CIPS Advanced Certificate and Procurement Professional Certification will be an added advantage.

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.
• Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
• Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.