Head of Integration & Trade Division

Purpose of Job

To provide technical leadership for the effective and efficient management of the integration and Trade division of the AU.

Main Functions

The main functions include:

• Supervises staff of the division regarding organization and performance evaluation.
• Leads the design of strategies and policies consistent with the Directorate's goals.
• Contributes to the development of the directorate's business continuity plan.
• Ensures appropriate risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Leads the design and planning of policy programs.
• Develops new and expands on existing activities.
• Ensures the division contributes to policy formulation.
• Prepares the annual action plan and corresponding resources.
• Engages stakeholders within Member States and RECs.
• Represents the organization at conferences and mobilizes funding.
• Contributes to the preparation of financial and budget execution reports.

Specific Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinates the implementation of the African integration agenda.
• Initiates and formulates policies and programs for African integration.
• Supervises the preparation of technical reports and research papers.
• Leads the formulation of key policies and programs.
• Identifies new and emerging international trade issues.
• Liaises with Research and Policy Division for meetings.
• Leads the preparation of AU Flagship publications.
• Supervises staff economists on technical reports.
• Supervises all economic studies on regional integration.
• Coordinates the preparation of speeches and regular briefs.
• Provides policy advice on sustainable economic transformation.
• Coordinates programs to accelerate integration with global value chains.
• Oversees the progress of implementation activities.
• Performs any other related assignments as assigned by the Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

A Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, International Business, Public Administration, or a related field with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills

The required skills include:

• Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships.
• Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, and mentor staff.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Economics / Statistics
• Hr / Public / Admin
• Political / Science / Ir