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

1. Strong organisation and follow-up skills, including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments.
2. Excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
3. Experience in supervising a team and ability to leverage limited resources, staff and consultants for maximum impact.
4. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with various individuals and institutions.
5. Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
6. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
7. Ability to observe and understand business processes, ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately.
8. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
9. Sound analytical skills and the ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, and make conclusions and recommendations in individual and team settings.
10. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
11. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energy.
12. Familiar with AUDA-NEPAD and experience working in international organisations.
13. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
14. 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:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. 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.

https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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