Full Time Jobs |
Ethiopia |
Posted 2 years ago |
African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Human Resource Planning and Organizational Development
Requisition ID: 1500
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director, Human Resource Management
Directorate: Directorate of Human Resources Management
Division: HR Planning and Organizational Development Division
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Number of Indirect Reports: 15
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular
About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.
Job Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management / Development, Business or Public Management or Administration, Social Sciences or related fields with twelve (12) years progressive responsible experience out of which seven (7) at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.
- Professional certification in Human Resources from a recognized institution is an added value.
- Demonstrated experience in applying HR management principles and best practices, talent acquisition and retention as well as change management.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of restructuring mechanisms, principles of job evaluation, grading and functional relationships
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in employee sourcing, assessing mechanisms and tools
- Demonstrated experience maintaining, with empathy, an appropriate balance between the organization’s needs and the welfare of staff.
- Demonstrated experience in solving people-related issues effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in data retrieval and analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering briefings to diverse audiences, and to conduct effective meetings with senior management, representative of staff associations, representatives of Member States and other stakeholders.
- A demonstrated knowledge and use of HRIS;
Required Skills:
- Leadership and management skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Knowledge and working understanding of AU policies, standards and processes
- Communication, presentation and report writing skills
- Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office suite and AU computer software systems
- Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery
- Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
How to Submit Your Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
Note
- Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
- The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date
6th December, 2022.
Job Features
Job Category | Human Resources / HR (Recruitment) Jobs, Unit Head |