Deadline: 26 October 2015
The African Union (AU) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Policy Officer (Road transport), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Policy Officer will perform the following functions-
- Participating in the formulation of policies, master plan, plans of action, programmes and project proposals relating to the road transport sub-sector;
- Facilitating implementation and conducting monitoring, supervision and evaluation of road infrastructure and transport projects and programmes;
- Preparing and coordinating studies and research in the area of road transport;
- Organizing and servicing workshops, seminars and meetings on road transport matters;
- Contributing to the work of specialized technical committee(s) and sub-committees on road transport issues;
- Collecting data and information related to the road transport sub-sector
- Ensuring monitoring and coordination of inter-state road transport facilitation programmes;
- Facilitating a programme for harmonization of road infrastructure technical standards;
- Ensuring overall management of the road transport function including preparation of its budget and supervising short-term experts in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force;
- Producing and submitting periodic reports on activities and specific missions;
- Monitoring continental road infrastructure projects;
- Performing any other duty as may be assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- First University Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Economics or equivalent qualification, a higher qualification in relevant field would be an added advantage;
- Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages, fluency in additional AU official working language would be an added advantage;
- Computer literacy;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to organize and motivate others;
- Ability to work in multi-cultural environments;
- Candidates must have at least 5 years of progressively relevant experience in road transport project planning;
- Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management, implementation and monitoring and management;
- Management experience.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit AU.
