The African Peer Review Mechanism
(APRM) is a unique and innovative programme of the New Partnership for Africa’s
development.
It is an instrument voluntarily
acceded to by member states of the African Union as an African-based monitoring
mechanism.
The APRM invites applicants who are
citizens of AU Member States for the following Johannesburg, South Africa based
post:
HOD, Knowledge Management, Monitoring
& Evaluation & Review Support
Under the supervision of the CEO of
the APRM, the incumbent will be responsible for the identification and
organization of knowledge drawn from and building it into the APRM
process.
To that end, he will work closely
with the Coordinators of Country Review Process as well as national focal
points.
Key Strategic Challenges will include, amongst others:
- Reviewing country and Peer Review reports as
well as reports on the implementation of NPOAs with a view to identifying
and providing insights of achievements and shortcomings in terms of good
governance practices in Africa
- Supervising the design of appropriate
information systems on lessons learned from the APRM process
- Organizing the drafting of issues papers on
emerging trends with respect to governance in Africa, in cooperation with
Coordinators of Country Review Processes
- Providing input to the development of
indicators of good governance in the thematic areas, based on emerging
trends
- Organizing workshops and seminars with the
participation of focal points, strategic as well as external partners on
emerging trends in governance in Africa
Qualifications & Professional
Experience Required:
- A Masters’ Degree, majoring on subjects
covering more than one of the thematic areas of Democracy and Political
Governance, Economic Governance and Management, Corporate Governance, and
Socioeconomic Development; and be familiar with the remaining
- At least 10 years’ experience in research and
analysis in African development issues
- At least five 5 years’ experience at a senior
management position in an international organisation
- Familiarity with the objectives of the APRM
purpose, objectives and process
- Proven experience in interacting with country
and international officials
- Excellent drafting ability in English or
French and good working knowledge of the other
- Proficiency in one of the African Union
working languages. Proficiency of one or several other working language(s)
would be an added advantage.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary US$ 47,829.00 per
annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (57% of basic
salary), housing allowance (US$ 26,496.00 per annum), education allowance (75%
of tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a
maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited
staff of the Commission.
Senior Coordinator, Thematic Coordination
& Research
Under the
supervision of the CEO of the APRM, the incumbent will be responsible for the
overall coordination of information gathering and analysis on all African Union
member states on the four APRM Thematic Areas, viz. Corporate Governance;
Economic Governance and Management; Democracy and Political Governance; and
Socio-Economic Development.
Key Strategic Challenges will include, amongst others:
- Coordinating research activities on individual
countries on the APRM thematic as well as related development areas
- In cooperation with the HOD: Knowledge
Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Coordinators for thematic
areas, organizing the preparation of individual countries data bases
including, in particular, data and information related to thematic areas
- Ensuring provision of necessary inputs to the
preparatory process of country reviews, on four thematic areas, including
supervising the drafting of relevant documents
- Ensuring provision of necessary inputs to the
preparation of country reports on the implementation the National
Programmes of Action (NPOAs) of individual participating countries
- Facilitating the preparation of papers and
background documents for both the review and evaluation processes and also
for advocacy towards non-participating African countries as well as
external bilateral and multilateral partners
Qualifications & Professional
Experience Required:
- A minimum Masters’ degree in Social Sciences
- At least 8 years’ experience in dealing with
African development issues
- 8 to 15 years’ experience in managing complex
departments/functions and leading teams of senior professionals
- Extensive knowledge of the objectives of the
APRM in the thematic areas and their interactions, as well as their impact
on the overall development process at country, regional and continental
levels
- Proven leadership and experience in
interacting with country and international officials
- Proficiency in one of the African Union
working languages.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary US$ 57,515.00 per
annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (57% of basic
salary), housing allowance (US 26,496.00 per annum), education allowance (75%
of tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a
maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited
staff of the African Union.
Senior Coordinator, Country Review
Process
Under the
supervision of the CEO of the APRM, the incumbent will be responsible for the
entire process of the country review and follow-up in participating countries.
Key Strategic Challenges will include, amongst others:
- Initiating countries’ preparation for
undertaking their reviews, including the setting up of national autonomous
bodies and focal points entrusted with the process
- Organizing support in the preparation of
Country Self-Assessment Reports (CSAR)
- With the support of Country Review
Coordinators, providing, as may be required, the necessary technical
assistance to national bodies and focal points in the preparation of their
Country Self-Assessment Reports (CSAR)
- Coordinating the review process, including
consolidation of contributions of the members of the CRT, in their
respective thematic area
- Providing the necessary support to the Lead
Panel Member in the submission of the draft and final Country Reports to
the Panel and the African Peer Review Forum of Heads of State and
Government of participating countries (APR Forum), respectively
- Leading and coordinating, within the APRM
Secretariat, the contribution of the office to the preparation of
individual countries’ periodic reports on the implementation of their
Programmes of Action
Qualifications & Professional
Experience Required:
- A minimum of a Masters’ degree in Social
Sciences
- At least 8 years’ experience in dealing with
African development issues
- 8 to 15 years’ experience in managing complex
departments/functions and leading teams of senior professionals
- Extensive knowledge of the objectives of the
APRM in the thematic areas and their interactions, as well as their impact
on the overall development process at country, regional and continental
levels
- Proven leadership skills and experiences of
interacting with country, international officials and organisations
- Extensive Research skills and experience in
governance
- Proficiency in one of the African Union
working languages
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary US$ 57,515.00 per
annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (57% of basic
salary), housing allowance (US 26,496.00 per annum), education allowance (75%
of tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a
maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited
staff of the African Union.
Head, Corporate Services
Under the overall
supervision of the CEO of the APRM, the incumbent will be responsible for
ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of corporate operations and
ultimately helping to ensure that the APRM achieves its core aims and
objectives.
Key Strategic Challenges will include, amongst others:
- Researching, drafting and implementing
appropriate strategies and policies in relation to finance, human
resources, procurement and audit issues
- Overseeing the finance function, ensuring
proper administration of the Secretariat’s financial affairs, advising and
assisting the CEO and other Directors on budget and financial planning
strategies
- Leading and directing the overall provision of
Human Resources services, policies, and programs which are aimed at
supporting the APRM to achieve its business objectives
- The development, implementation and continued
compliance of IT related strategies, policies and procedures
- Ensuring compliance with APRM’s procurement
policy and guidance
- Maintaining constant liaison with the relevant
government departments of the Republic of South Africa to support the
effective implementation of the Host Country Agreement
Qualifications & Professional
Experience Required:
- Masters’ Degree in Business / Public
Administration
- Minimum of 8 years experience in a managerial
role
- Extensive experience in Human Resources
management and Administration in a national or international public
institution
- Knowledge of APRM objectives and process
- Proficiency in one of the African Union
working languages.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary US$ 47,829.00 per
annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (57% of basic
salary), housing allowance (US$ 26,496.00 per annum), education allowance (75%
of tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a
maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited
staff of the Commission.
Chief Executive Officer
The CEO will be
responsible for providing general oversight of all APRM activities, managing
the day-to-day operations, and assuring a smoothly functioning, efficient
organization.
The incumbent will ensure that a
long-term strategy is in place to guide the organisation in achieving its
objectives.
Key Strategic Challenges will include, amongst others:
- Assuring program quality and organizational
stability through development and implementation of standards and
controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation
- Reporting to relevant APRM governance
committees on organisational progress, providing information and answering
for organisational progress and performance in delivering internal and
external objectives and targets
- Developing policy proposals for discussion and
decision by the relevant APRM Committees
- Ensuring that the organisation forges strong
and effective partnerships to deliver its mission by establishing high
level contacts in member states with government officials, the private
sector, Professional and Civil Society Organizations
- Mobilizing resources from both participating
countries and external strategic partners such as ECA, AfDB and UNDP
- Ensuring the full implementation of the Host
Country Agreement in close cooperation with the Ministry of International
Relations of the Government of the Republic of South Africa
Qualifications & Professional
Experience Required:
- Master’s Degree in Economics/Social
Sciences/Public Administration or relevant field
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience working at a
senior management level
- Proven track record of leadership whilst
operating at a strategic level
- Extensive experience working at a national
level and/or in multilateral and intergovernmental development
institutions and organizations, preferably in Africa
- Solid knowledge of African development issues
as well as Africa’s major collective programmes and initiatives aimed at
promoting sustained growth and sustainable development in Africa
- Extensive knowledge of the Constitutive Act of
the African Union as well as the overall objectives of the APRM
- Proven leadership ability & management
skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate at a high
level on behalf of the organisation
- Proficiency in one of the African Union
working languages
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary US$ 73’646.00 per annum
plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (57% of basic salary),
housing allowance (US$ 26 496,00 per annum), education allowance (75% of
tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum
of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited staff
of the African Union.
Applications must be sent to:
team@fusionsearch.co.za, quoting the job title on the email subject line.
Application Process
Application Process
Interested parties to submit the
following, preferably in either English or French:
- A motivation letter stating reasons for
seeking employment with the African Peer Review Mechanism
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating your
nationality, age, and gender
- Three (3) contactable referees who have good
knowledge of the candidate’s work
- Certified copies of all academic
qualifications
All appointments will be made on
fixed term of five years, comprising the first three years one of which is
probation period, after which the contract can be renewed once.
Fusion Consulting (Pty) Ltd has been mandated to manage the recruitment process for the above posts.
For enquiries, please contact Ms.
Siviwe Shongwe, Director at Fusion Consulting on +27 11 706 5763.
