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AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Team Work             • Think Africa Above all                     

• Transparency and Accountability                    • Integrity and Impartiality                       

 • Efficiency and Professionalism                       • Information and Knowledge Sharing

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Organization Information

Reports to: Head of Division - Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery (OSPD)
Division: PME
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

The African Union launched the Second Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the Agenda 2063. While at the same time the African Union Commission (AUC) is undergoing significant reforms to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and improve service delivery by institutionalizing Results Based Management were ongoing.  
Institutionalizing the RMB, OSPD led the development of the AU-wide Implementation Plan (2024 – 2028) which must be cascaded to several Organs and the Specialized Technical Offices.  Over and above to AUC Plan that has to align to the internal portfolios.  Systematic institutionalization of RBM and appropriate delivery of the Strategy requires a departmental planner, experienced in planning of the respective guidance frameworks. 
OSPD therefore needs to recruit a departmental planning expert to facilitate transitioning the AU into Results Based Management, which requires effective coordination of a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
Under the supervision of the Head of Division – Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division (P5) under the Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division. The Officer will also be responsible for periodic review and management of the AU frameworks, implementation of specified initiatives therein so as ensure the appropriate adoption of RBM, including recommendations for aligning leadership, organizational culture systems and processes.
 

Main Functions

• Identify consequential changes needed to transition to RBM in terms of culture, policies, systems and processes related organizational management mainly in relation to planning, programming and human resource management.
• Support design and management of the projects and programme results framework and ensure it implemented, monitored and assessed
• Ensure all components of the Accountability and Learning Management Pillar as outlined in the RBM concept are functional, this includes recommending and re-engineering of key business processes
• Provide expert advice on lessons learnt for implementing programmes and projects within the African Union institutions
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Strategic initiatives.
• Ensure effective coordination of the RBM transition process across the AU and contribute to the development of the change management strategy to close the gap in AUC Departments/Organs, Member States, and external stakeholders.
 

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the integration of change management principles in learning, monitoring, and accountability processes across programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strategic goals. 
• Provide technical support to departments and stakeholders in designing and implementing adaptive learning mechanisms during program shifts or reforms. 
• Create a culture of monitoring evaluation and reporting.
• Support internal capacity-building initiatives by fostering organizational understanding, technical confidence, and buy-in for change across all levels, to enable staff to effectively adopt and sustain new processes and practices.
• Identify knowledge gaps that may hinder the adoption of organizational change, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders—based on the assessment of AU’s readiness—to strengthen Results-Based Management (RBM), including the effectiveness of Policy Organ structures and the implementation of programmes and projects within the AU’s operational environment.
• Enhance the quality of programme management through development and maintenance of accountability and learning quality assurance systems
• Lead training and facilitation of sessions to impact knowledge on RBM content to all relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare project progress and prepare reports on programme implementation 
• Lead and coordinate knowledge management / capacity building sessions
• Develop all components of strategy management to effectively raise awareness on RBM and other reform processes across the AU organs and institutions.
• Perform any other relevant functions as assigned.
 

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, Organizational Development or related field with ten (10) years’ experience in facilitating organizational change, designing and delivering  multimedia digital learning platforms, facilitating workshops and capacity building learning sessions, and RBM implementation.
Or 
• Master’s degree in social science, Organizational Development or related with seven (7) years’ experience as noted above.
• Overall, three (3) years should be accrued expert experience in facilitation and training skills, with experience program and strategy management.
• Experience in organizational development theories and tools applied in complex institutional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to translate organizational goals into training frameworks that align with organizational strategic objectives.
• Experience designing blended learning initiatives for diverse audiences using various interactive, content creation methodologies, tools and multimedia materials.
• Experience in conducting organizational needs assessments, and use of analysis methods to identify skill gaps and training priorities, and conducting change management facilitation
• Professional certification in Training/ facilitation is desirable. 
 

Required Skills

• Expert knowledge in facilitation and interpersonal skills to engage diverse teams and stakeholders.
•  Ability to design user-friendly training materials and learning content tailored to different audiences;  with adjustable depth and focus.
•  Strong analytical skills to support adaptive management and evidence-based planning.
•  Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
•  Sound decision making
•  High levels of discretion and confidentiality
•  Good time management and organizational skills.
•  Ability to work across business units/geographies; awareness of embracing workplace diversity and inclusion within an international organizational context.
•  Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or French in particular is an added advantage.
 

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables. 

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than September 22, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from least represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia.