Head of Integration & Trade Division at African Union Commission (AUC)
Position Title: Head of Integration & Trade Division
Employer: African Union Commission (AUC)
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 4 weeks ago
Deadline: September, 19/2025 (0 days left)
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.
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