Qualification and responsibilities of AU Chairperson

Specific Responsibilities

1. Drives the implementation of the AU Commission’s administrative, budgetary and financial reforms to deliver high performing effective administrative, budget and financial management services in compliance with established rules, regulations and procedures within a strong fiduciary and accountability framework;
2. Drives performance across all Commission Service Directorates to ensure high quality service delivery for the efficient and effective delivery of the Commission’s work program and the conduct of AU statutory meetings;
3. Drives efforts to ensure that decisions issued by the AU Assembly and the Executive Council relating to administration and finance operations of the AU Commission are implemented in a timely and effective manner;
4. Provides regular reports to the Chairperson, to keep him/her informed of any developments and performance in the administration and finance operations of AUC;
5. Leads the development, establishment and implementation of effective and efficient resource management policies, procedures, internal controls and systems for identifying, measuring, monitoring and controlling AUC’s operations to drive the implementation of AU strategic priorities;
6. Drives efforts to identify innovations that can be adopted to improve service delivery within the African Union Commission;
7. Drives the achievement of operational results in line with annual budgets and plans and is responsible for the, analysis and interpretation of the Commission’s performance data;

• Promotes and maintains sound corporate governance, ethics, integrity, value for money in resource management, diversity, inclusion and corporate social responsibility standards of the AU Commission;
• Leads the development of continental policy frameworks and programs on African citizens and diaspora matters; and
• Carries out any other activities as may be determined by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

 Key Relationships

Internal Relationships

• Executive Council of the African Union
• Permanent Representatives Committee
• Other AU Organs
• AUDA-NEPAD
• Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat
• Chairperson of the Commission

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Internal administrative bodies

External Relationships

• AU Member States
• Regional Economic Communities (RECs)
• International development partners
• African Development Bank
• African private sector
• African Diaspora
• African Civil Society Organisations
• African Research Institutions and Policy Think Tanks

 Academic Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Law, or closely related field from a recognized institution.
• A PhD in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, or closely related field from a recognized institution is an added advantage

 Relevant Experience

• Have not less than twenty (20) years of relevant professional experience with at least ten (10) years served in a progressive senior leadership role preferably in an intergovernmental organisation or national government/public service, international or regional institution

Language(s)

•        Proficiency in one of the AU working languages. Fluency in another AU working language is highly desirable.

 Required Skills

• Demonstrated transformational leadership experience with strategic vision and proven skills in managing complex organizations at the national, regional or international level;
• Demonstrated record of setting clear standards for accountability, probity, value for money and risk management and zero tolerance to fraud and corruption; for ensuring sound and transparent financial management; and delivering continuous improvement, impact, efficiency and effectiveness;
• Demonstrated intellectual leadership, creativity and proven ability to propose new ideas and lead on new ways of working across silos in a complementary and synergistic way for a prosperous and peaceful Africa;
• Proven track record of change management and accomplishments at the regional, national or international level with strong resource mobilization, political and diplomatic skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-cultural team and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization;
• Proven ability to inspire, encourage, build trust and confidence and build consensus, stimulate effective campaigns and drive collective action among a broad spectrum of people and organizations.

 Leadership Competencies

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