Director for Customs Administration (AfCFTA) at the African Union (AU)

African Union (AU) is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director for Customs Administration (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 1662
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Deputy Secretary General
Directorate/Department: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Division: Customs Administration
Number of Direct Reports: 17
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: D1
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

 About African Union (AU): 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

• University Master’s Degree in International Trade, Development Economics, International Relations, International Business, International Law, Political Science or relevant discipline
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in professions related  to Customs Administration, Trade Facilitation, Transit, Administration of Rules of Origin, and Resolution of related Non-Tariff Barriers, at national, regional economic community, continental or international level out of which eight (8) years should be at managerial level managing professional staff in support of or within a national, regional, continental, or international institution.

Required Skills:

• Management experience and ability to relate and facilitate interactions with others;
• Ability to think critically and solve problems;
• Ability to communication orally and in writing;
• Report writing and presentation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Planning, organizational and reporting skills;
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically;
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; with regard to performance management and professional development;
• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Familiarity with international and regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant areas; and  
• Proficiency in one of the AU Official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish), fluency in another AU language 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.
• Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2023.