Reporting to the Deputy Chairperson, the Director of Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting is the principal adviser to the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson and other members of senior management and staff, on accounting, financial and budgetary matters. The role shall be to support the work of the Commission by leading the development and implementation of effective, responsive and efficient Financial and Budgetary strategies, policies and management systems that are aligned to organisational needs and best practice.

The Director is a member of the Senior Management Group, in the capacity of a strategic institutional partner, policy advisor, employee advocate and a supporter of change management and performance improvement. The Director also serves as the Financial Controller of the Union and participates in the deliberations Policy Organs, the Commission and other governing bodies as required. The mandate of the Directorate PBFA is to:

• plan, develop and implement Financial Accounting policies and policy to execute budgetary programmes, Rules, Regulations and Procedures;
• Collects and manages statutory and other funds owed to the African Union;
• Ensure inter-departmental coordination in programming and the budgetary process; and  Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of programmes in realizing organizational goals and objectives. 

Professional and Management Capabilities

Leadership

• Uses strong managerial and supervisory skills to achieve documented objectives.
• Engages in effective delegation and follow up to ensure results.
• Uses tact and political savvy in negotiating.
• Makes informed decisions and communicates decisions effectively.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to collaborate with others to achieve outcomes.
• Utilizes strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Respect for Diversity

• Works effectively with people from various backgrounds.
• Treats all people with dignity and respect. Treats men and women equally.
• Shows respect and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates it in decision-making.
• Examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses and does not discriminate against any individual or group.
• Creates an environment where respect for diversity is embedded in behaviors, systems and processes.

Educational Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in Accounting; Finance or related discipline and Membership of an internationally recognised professional accounting body (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, Expert Comptables etc.)

Work experience 

Candidates must have at least fifteen (15) years of progressively relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance and Project Management of which at least five (5) years should be in senior management position. 

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. 

Gender Mainstreaming 

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Remuneration 

Indicative basic salary of US $70,139.00 per annum (D1 Step1) plus other related entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum for internationally recruited staff and other allowances in accordance to the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules governing the employment of International Civil Servants of the Union.

Application

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 16 February 2015. Directorate of Administration and Human Resources Management African Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) P.O. Box 3243 Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430 E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org