Job description
Tasks
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Specifically, the Job holder shall perform the following tasks:-
Support in preparation of reports, budget and work programmes related to Water and Sanitation in consultation with the Head of Division;
Assist in the formulation of appropriate strategies, policies and plans of action related to Water and Sanitation;
Assist in building awareness on Water and Sanitation issues in Africa.
Promote publication of guidelines and fact sheets on the scientific, political and economic aspects of Water and Sanitation.
Assist in the development of the African Common Positions on Water and Sanitation and contribute to their promotion;
Liaise with Member States, RECs, and relevant Stakeholders including International Organizations, Development Partners on issues of Water and Sanitation;
Support formulation of project and programme proposals and their implementation.
Assist in the coordination of various efforts on Water and Sanitation, ensuring linkages and synergies/ complementarities of different initiatives, sectors and collaborations;
Facilitate Member States and RECs in the implementation of measures for climate change adaptation and mitigation in the Water and Sanitation sector including those related to
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the entire Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
Support production and submission of periodic reports of activities under Water and Sanitation;
Provide technical inputs to applications for resource mobilization for Water and Sanitation.
Support the Commission in its coordination efforts of global Water and Sanitation talks and negotiations; Support policy research in Water and Sanitation; and
Undertake any other duties assigned on Water and Sanitation as well as on the mandate of the Commission in general.
Educational qualifications and experience required:
Candidates must have a minimum of:
a Bachelor’s Degree in Water and Sanitation, Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Development or any other relevant field, and at least 3-4 years of work experience in assignments related to Water and Sanitation.OR
a University Diploma in Water and Sanitation, Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Development or any other relevant field, and at least 5 years of work experience in assignments related to Water and Sanitation.
Furthermore, candidates are required to have:
Experience with international, Intergovernmental, regional and national policy processes related to Water and Sanitation;
Knowledge of on-going regional and experience in global Water and Sanitation negotiations is an asset with a track record of diplomatic negotiations;
Knowledge on rivers and lakes basin issues related to water resources management
Experience in sanitation matters at national level.
A Master’s degree in Water Resources Management, Sanitation, Sustainable Development or Natural Resource Management will be an added advantage.
Skills and competencies required:
Functional Skills
Computer literacy;
Good planning and organizational skills;
Excellent verbal, analytical and writing skills (drafting and reporting), advocacy and presentational skills is an asset.
Personal Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Ability to work under pressure and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues of different nationalities and culture backgrounds, in order to achieve organizational goals.
Knowledge Skills
Good communication skills;
Knowledge of African Union Commission systems and procedures.
Language Requirement:
Proficiency in at least one of the African Union working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese); knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
