It is an instrument voluntarily acceded to by member states of the African Union as an African-based monitoring mechanism.
The
primary purpose of the APRM is to foster the adoption of policies,
standards and practices that lead to human security and political
stability, high economic growth, sustainable development, and
accelerated sub-regional and continental economic integration.
The APRM invites applicants who are citizens of AU Member States for the following Johannesburg, South Africa based post:
HOD, Knowledge Management, Monitoring & Evaluation & Review Support
Under the supervision of the CEO of the APRM, the incumbent will be responsible for the identification and organization of knowledge drawn from and building it into the APRM process.
To that end, he will work closely with the Coordinators of Country Review Process as well as national focal points.
Key Strategic Challenges will include, amongst others:
- Reviewing country and Peer Review reports as well as reports on the implementation of NPOAs with a view to identifying and providing insights of achievements and shortcomings in terms of good governance practices in Africa
- Supervising the design of appropriate information systems on lessons learned from the APRM process
- Organizing the drafting of issues papers on emerging trends with respect to governance in Africa, in cooperation with Coordinators of Country Review Processes
- Providing input to the development of indicators of good governance in the thematic areas, based on emerging trends
- Organizing workshops and seminars with the participation of focal points, strategic as well as external partners on emerging trends in governance in Africa
Qualifications & Professional Experience Required:
- A Masters’ Degree, majoring on subjects covering more than one of the thematic areas of Democracy and Political Governance, Economic Governance and Management, Corporate Governance, and Socioeconomic Development; and be familiar with the remaining
- At least 10 years’ experience in research and analysis in African development issues
- At least five 5 years’ experience at a senior management position in an international organisation
- Familiarity with the objectives of the APRM purpose, objectives and process
- Proven experience in interacting with country and international officials
- Excellent drafting ability in English or French and good working knowledge of the other
- Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or several other working language(s) would be an added advantage.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary US$ 47,829.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (57% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$ 26,496.00 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
Applications must be sent to: team5@fusionsearch.co.za, quoting the job title on the email subject line.
Application Process
Interested parties to submit the following, preferably in either English or French:
- A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Peer Review Mechanism
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating your nationality, age, and gender
- Three (3) contactable referees who have good knowledge of the candidate’s work
- Certified copies of all academic qualifications
All
appointments will be made on fixed term of five years, comprising the
first three years one of which is probation period, after which the
contract can be renewed once.
Fusion Consulting (Pty) Ltd has been mandated to manage the recruitment process for the above posts.
For enquiries, please contact Ms. Siviwe Shongwe, Director at Fusion Consulting on +27 11 706 5763.
Closing Date: 3 November 2014