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THE POSITION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lead Programme Coordinator position of the Joint Secretariat Support Office is physically located within Ethiopia Country Office (COETH), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia but the unit reports directly to the President of the Bank as part of the Presidency Complex.<\/p>\n

The incumbent provides operational leadership and assists the Director in overseeing the day-to-day running of the Joint Secretariat Support Office, facilitates its interface with the African Union Commission and leverages synergies among the three constituent institutions. Consequently, the incumbent co-ordinates, monitors and supervises all Bank financed AU programs or projects, to expedite implementation in accordance with the Bank\u2019s procedures, rules, and regulations. The incumbent also leads on the Bank\u2019s and the Joint Secretariat\u2019s knowledge generation and dissemination agenda, particularly as related to the Bank\u2019s Strategy, High 5\u2019s and Africa\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n

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KEY FUNCTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the general guidance of the Director of the Joint Secretariat Support Office, the Lead Programme Coordinator will perform the following duties and responsibilities:<\/p>\n

Facilitating High Level Dialogue<\/p>\n

Support the Director to organise High-Level Consultative Meetings between senior management of the Bank, the AUC, including the President and the Chairperson\/Deputy Chairperson as well as between the Bank\u2019s Vice Presidents and Commissioners;
\nSupport the Director in organizing High-level consultative and bi-lateral meetings between the President of the and the Chairperson of AUC and Bank (the Principals), including preliminary dialogue, prepare the concept note, briefs and facilitate the meeting, reports and prepare joint communique;
\nFacilitate dialogue and advocacy to mainstream the Bank\u2019s initiatives into the AU agenda, as well as reinforcing the Bank\u2019s visibility;
\nFacilitate high-level dialogue and consultative meetings between the Bank\u2019s President and the Chairperson\/Deputy Chairperson of the AUC as well as between the Bank\u2019s Vice Presidents and AUC Commissioners;
\nFacilitate the participation of the President and Senior Management in all AU Summits, including Mid-Year Coordination Meetings (MYCMs) between the AU, the RECs, and the Regional Mechanisms;
\nUndertake technical engagements and prepare necessary briefs to facilitate the President\u2019s Participation in all AU Summits and Meetings as well as Bank participation in all Major AU Events critical for the Bank\u2019s work;
\nFollow-up and coordinate the implementation of resolutions, directives, and guidelines of the AU Summits, Mid-Year Co-ordination Meetings, and other major events of the AUC
\nFollow-up on key action points or decisions emerging from senior management\u2019s attendance to AU and Mid-Year Coordination Meetings, and ensure follow-up\/implementation by relevant Bank Departments and AUC Commissions;
\nRepresent the Bank in important meetings of the AU, its Organs, and Specialized Agencies, and effectively articulate the Bank\u2019s interests and contributions to such meetings;
\nEngage in preliminary dialogue to support the development of AU-related projects, programs, and initiatives;
\nCoordinate the preparation of regular briefing notes and reports on joint AU and AfDB initiatives to be shared with the Bank\u2019s senior management;
\nStrengthen ongoing partnerships between the Bank and the AUC and provide advice on strategic and emerging policy issues;
\nWork with the Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA) Secretariat in identifying and discussing issues of importance to Africa\u2019s development within a global context; and
\nProvide regular updates to the President and Senior Bank management on emerging issues requiring policy discussion and strategic level attention.
\nCoordination and Mainstreaming the High 5s in Agenda 2063<\/p>\n

Engage in technical dialogue and advocacy with the AUC to mainstream the Bank\u2019s initiatives into the AU agenda, as well as reinforcing the Bank\u2019s visibility;
\nSupport the operationalisation of the existing co-ordination platforms through regular consultative or Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings to ensure alignment of the High 5s to Agenda 2063 and its flagships;
\nCoordinate with key departments of the Bank to ensure effective participation, coordination, and information sharing;
\nParticipate in Agenda 2063 Reports Preparation \u2013 TWG meeting and 1- Core Drafting Team meetings; contribute to dialogues, providing substantive technical inputs, review indicators to ensure alignment with the High-5s priorities;
\nSupport mainstreaming of the Bank`s achievements and results of the High-5s at all levels of the Agenda 2063 Continental Report;
\nTrack and report on the implementation of joint programs and initiatives; contribute to strategic dialogue with the AU commissions, relevant departments, prepare reports or briefs;
\nWork closely with all the departments of the Bank and AUC to ensure Coordination, Alignment and Mainstreaming of the High 5s in Agenda 2063 and its flagships;
\nBuild strong working relationships with the relevant departments and divisions of the Bank and AUC;
\nServe as the Lead of the Secretariat for the Technical Working Group responsible for Agenda 2063 domestic resource mobilization
\nFollow-up on key action points or decisions to be implemented by Bank Departments and AUC Commissions;
\nPrepare regular briefing notes and report on joint initiatives to the Principals.
\nParticipate in Agenda 2063 Reports Preparation, TWG meeting and Core Drafting Team meetings;
\nContribute to dialogues, providing substantive technical inputs, review indicators to ensure alignment with the High-5s priorities, mainstream achievements and results of the High-5s at all levels of the continental report;
\nContribute to strategic dialogue with the AU commissions and relevant departments, prepare reports or briefs.
\nEngage in dialogue and advocacy with the AUC to mainstream the Bank\u2019s various initiatives into the AU agenda, as well as reinforcing the Bank\u2019s visibility;
\nSupport the operationalisation of the existing Joint Secretariat Support Office coordination platforms, through regular consultative or technical working group (TWG) meetings, to ensure alignment of the High 5s with Agenda 2063;
\nCoordinate with key departments of the Bank to ensure effective participation, coordination, and information sharing;
\nLead and coordinate the Bank\u2019s participation in the preparation of Agenda 2063 progress report meetings; and
\nProgram Support<\/p>\n

Work closely with the Bank\u2019s Regional Integration Coordination Office (RDRI) to provide strategic support on the implementation of critical AU flagship programs and initiatives such as the AfCFTA, the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM);
\nParticipate in selected regional and country team meetings to ensure alignment with AU strategies and programs;
\nMonitor and provide oversight to all AUC Bank financed on-going and pipe-line projects and projects;
\nDevelop and implement a results-based management system to ensure alignment with work plans, planning and management cycle.
\nProvide strategic program support and leadership to all the AUC Bank financed projects and program including identification, preparation, appraisal and implementation;
\nServe as Focal Point for all AUC Bank financed ongoing and pipeline projects and program, including participation in regional and country team meetings to review PCN, PAR, etc;
\nCoordinate and monitor the Bank\u2019s special projects and initiatives; and
\nPerform any other duties as assigned by the President.<\/p>\n

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COMPETENCIES\u00a0(Qualifications, Experience & Skills):<\/strong><\/p>\n

At least a Master\u2019s degree in Economics, Politics, International Relations, Rural\/Development Studies, Law, Management, or related social sciences and interdisciplinary studies;
\nAn excellent understanding of contemporary debates in political economy, broadly understood, both in the Africa and elsewhere, informed by both orthodox and heterodox socioeconomic and political and\/or diplomatic theory;
\nStrong familiarity with the role of other development finance institutions in facilitating socioeconomic reform and addressing poverty reduction in developing countries;
\nHave a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in addressing challenges in developing countries, preferably gained in regional, continental or international development agencies working on or in Africa or in public service, three (3) years of which should be at a managerial level;
\nSolid understanding of regional integration and the workings of supranational organizations, (knowledge and\/or experience with the workings of the AU, African RECs, and other regional mechanisms would be a plus);
\nStrong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, proven negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas;
\nCapacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels;
\nDemonstrated leadership experience and ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex, multinational, multicultural organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
\nStrong capacity to analyse actions from the perspectives of stakeholders, and to translate strategic thinking into compelling action plans;
\nDemonstrated ability to take prudent business risks and make effective, timely and well-determined decisions;
\nAbility to plan and manage staff to achieve high quality results and encourage innovation in an open team-based environment, inspiring trust and influencing, and resolving differences across organizational boundaries;
\nImpeccable oral and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language; and
\nClosing date: 28-Dec-2022<\/p>\n

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