TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING 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: Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Expert

Grade: P3

Department: Social Affairs Department

Supervisor: Executive Director

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Advises the Executive Director in capacity building related activities;
• Oversees the technical assistance and capacity building activities of the Institute;
• In collaboration with colleagues and specific Member State Central Banks, Identifies potential capacity gaps; design and propose technical assistances activities and capacity building workshops and trainings;
• Periodically assesses the impact of the technical assistance and capacity building works on the improvement of remittances flows and its management;
• 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;
• Organize and service workshops, seminars and meetings;
• Performs related activities assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Work Experience Required

Education/Training

• Candidates must hold Bachelor's University Degree in Education, or Economics, or Finance and other 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 training, capacity development and other related works, of which at least 3 years should be at senior position.
• Specific knowledge in providing training and workshop is highly desirable.

Other Technical Skills

• Working knowledge on principles and characteristics of remittances;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Firm belief in teamwork and gender equality;
• Knowledge on computer aided training and workshop tools;
• 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