Coordination Statistics Expert (STATAFRIC) at the 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Coordination Statistics Expert (STATAFRIC)

Requisition ID: 2037
Location: Tunisia
Duration: Fixed Term
Job Grade: P3
Reports to: Executive Director 
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC)
Division: Statistics System Coordination and Innovation Division

Purpose of Job

• Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Coordination Statistics Expert, working in close collaboration with the Statistics System Coordination and Innovation Division Staff will be responsible for technical support in the area of coordination and innovation statistics to STATAFRIC to advice African Union Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) on the implementation of the Work Bank funded projects implemented by STATAFRIC.  
• The 3 major projects funded by the World Bank are: 
  • Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West Africa Project (HISWA)
  • Eastern Africa Regional Statistics Program-for-Results (EARSPforR)
  • Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA)

Main Functions

• Strengthen the African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC) capacity as the central Organ of the African Statistical System on the implementation of World Bank funded projects; 
• Provide and consolidate technical assistance to AU Member States and RECs on a need basis on Coordination Statistics and Innovation on the implementation of World Bank funded projects;   
• Coordinate the activities on the implementation of World Bank funded projects related to statistics coordination and innovation at continental, regional and national level;  
• Coordinate and monitor the work of the Specialized Technical Groups of the Revised Strategy for the Harmonization of Statistics in Africa (SHaSA 2) related to the Coordination Statistics and Innovation;

Specific Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with Statistics System Coordination and Innovation Division Staff in the area of research, capacity building, providing technical assistance to AU member States and RECs and coordination of related activities.
• Assist AU Member States and RECs for the development of National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) and the Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics (RSDS), the National Statistical Law/Act; the National Statistical Development Funds under the World Bank funded Projects; 
• Support STATAFRIC in the implementation of the methodologies thus developed in the AU Member States and RECs for statistical innovation;
• Support STATAFRIC to build and/or strengthen capacities of AU Member States and RECs in the areas of Coordination statistics and innovation; 
• Support STATAFRIC in the coordination of the implementation of the Continental Statistical Programme 2022-2026;   
• Assist STATAFRIC in its capacity as Secretariat of the Specialized Technical Groups (STGs) of SHaSA 2 related to National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS), Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics (RSDS) and Statistics System Coordination and Innovation, coordinate and provide technical support to STGs;

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Statistics with seven (07) years of experience in the areas of coordination statistics, innovation and development of National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) or Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics (RSDS), at national, continental or international level and three (3) years at expert level. 

or 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics with ten (10) years of experience in the areas of coordination statistics, innovation, and development of National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) or Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics (RSDS) at national, continental or international level and three (3) years at expert level. 

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Coordination statistics and innovation methodologies and concepts
• A clear understanding of statistical terms and concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Coordination System and Innovation tools
• Management experience and excellent interpersonal skills 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability both orally and in writing
• Excellent report writing and presentation
• Sound planning and organizational 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 definition, methodologies and standards in the relevant area 
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight..
• Managing Risk
• Core Competencies
• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Functional Competencies
• Drive for Results

Tenure Of Appointment:

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables. 

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Gender mainstreaming:

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

Remuneration

• The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 92,845.25 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 77,914.75 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
24th November, 2023; 11h59 p.m. EAT

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia