PAYMENT SYSTEM EXPERT

Closing date: Thursday, 14 May 2015

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PAYMENT SYSTEM EXPERT

Within delegated authority and under the general guidance of the Executive Director, the Payment system Specialist is responsible for the preparation of appropriate strategic plans, design and propose necessary technical assistance works; monitors and evaluates impacts and improvements of capacity building activities

Post

Job title: Payment System Expert

Grade: P3

Department: Social Affairs Department Supervisor: Executive Director

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Advises the Executive Director in payment system related activities;
• Oversees remittances payment and settlement system in Africa;
• Identifies potential payment system related problem areas.
• Design and propose improved remittance payment and settlement system in collaboration with central banks and other industry practitioners;
• Prepare pilot-test implementation strategy of best practices and recommendations with appropriate implementation procedures whenever necessary;
• Monitors and follow-up the implementations of best practices and recommendations;
• Periodically assesses the impact of the technical assistance and capacity building
• works on the improvement of payment system and flows of remittances;
• Participates in the documentation and dissemination of best practices;
• Prepares and submit periodic activity and mission reports;
• Works collaboratively with other colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• Performs related activities assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Work Experience Required

Education/Training

• Candidates must hold Bachelor's University Degree in Finance and Information Technology related fields.
• A Master's in the aforementioned fields is an added advantage.

Experience

• Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant working experience in Banking and Finance related works, of which at least 3 years should be at senior management level.
• Specific knowledge in payment and settlement systems/financial inclusion is highly desirable.

Other Technical Skills

• Working knowledge on payment and settlement systems;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good communication and negotiating skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Firm belief in teamwork and gender equality;
• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages.
• Knowledge of several other working language(s) would be an added advantage.

Language Requirement

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must.
• Knowledge of second or all of the other working languages would be an added advantage

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of One Year (1), of which the first three (3) month will be considered as a probationary period.

Gender Mainstreaming

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

Remuneration

The salary attached to the position is a fixed monthly lump sum of US$ 7,039.79 (P3 Step5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 5,884.45 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff. Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 14 th May 2015.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission