Head – Industry, Innovation and Mining at the African Union (AU)

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

Job Title: Head – Industry, Innovation and Mining

Requisition ID: 1490
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Director of Industry, Mining, Entrepreneurship and Tourism
Directorate/Department: Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Mining
Division : Industry, Innovation and Mining
Number of Direct Reports: 3
Number of Indirect Reports: 6
Job Grade: P5
Number of Positions: 1
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 Industrial Development, Economics, Business, Engineering or related field with twelve (12) years of relevant progressive work experience of which five (5) years must be at managerial level and three (3) years at supervisory level;
• Experience in policy formulation will be an advantage.

Required Skills:

• A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
• Interpersonal and analytical skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, 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.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2022.