Africa Union Job: Youth Envoy

Job Overview

The Youth Envoy for Africa Union Jobs will work under the guidance of the AUC Chairperson, through the Cabinet, in close collaboration with the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD).

The Youth Envoy will work closely with the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD) to
Champion AU’s youth policies,
Promote policy and partnership for youth engagement, and
Mobilize political commitments on youth issues.

Main Functions

Advocate for the development and implementation of AU youth development and engagement frameworks, policies, strategies and programmes

Champion and promote best practices on youth development and engagement

Consult and mobilize youth networks, to dialogue and engage in the development and implementation of AU Youth Frameworks

Work closely with the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate to ensure alignment in content and priorities for youth Development and engagement the office of the Youth Envoy

Represent African youth voices in AU policy processes

Undertake additional tasks as requested by the AUC Chairperson

Specific Responsibilities

The AU Chairperson’s Youth Envoy will be responsible for the following functions, among others:
To Champion AU’s Youth policies and priorities as articulated in the African Youth Charter, the Africa Plan of Action on Youth Empowerment (APAYE) Guided by Agenda 2063

Work with key partners – including governments, academic institutions, media and civil society, financial institutions and the private and non-governmental sectors

Facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships in the implementation of the African Youth Charter, APAYE and other AU policies with a bearing on youth.

To Promote regional, continental and global partnership to support youth engagement and bring youth into AUC policy dialogues and decision making processes

Promote the systematic and meaningful engagement of African young people, including those from marginalized communities, in areas affected by conflict and humanitarian emergencies.

Mainstream and promote the engagement of young people through other creative and non-traditional avenues including the use of social media.

Play a key role in the organization of special youth events comprising among others; Africa Youth Day, International Youth Day, and Intergenerational Dialogues, mobilizing voices of youth in the planning, implementation and evaluation of these events, platforms and frameworks; and increase regional, continental and global awareness and attention to youth issues.

Promote youth leadership at member state and continental levels including through advocacy for enhanced youth participation in the work of the AUC, with a special focus on the most marginalized and vulnerable youth.

Advocate for expanded investments and resources for youth development and policies.

Work with relevant AUC Departments to advocate and expand the space for youth in the work of the AUC, including the parity agenda on achieving 35% quotas for young people at the AUC.

Work with the relevant AU Department to mobilize resources, according to the AU financial rules and regulations for programmes, related to her work.

Prepare periodic work plan duly reviewed and approved by the CCP in collaboration with WGDY

Work closely with the Cabinet of the Chairperson on any matters related to the area of involvement, as assigned by the respective authorities.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Candidates must have Master’s degree in Development Studies or any related field with a Minimum progressive work experience of 3 years in public policy, public engagement, youth development, project management or related fields;

Experience working on youth development issues

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies or any related field with a Minimum progressive work experience 5 years in public policy, public engagement, youth development, project management or related fields;

Required Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Sound planning and organizational skills

Creativity and drive to innovate

Ability to negotiate diplomatically

Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight

Developing others youth

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationships

Foster Accountability Culture

Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Conceptual thinking

Job Knowledge Sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous improvement orientation

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.

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$  96,921.34  (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To submit your application:
First create an account on the portal by following the official link provided below.

Fill out the personal information and the application forms

Attach the following required documents

Your updated professional CV (no longer than 3 pages)

Bio page of your passport (or national ID)

Copy of your highest completed qualification

Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees

Attach your cover letter (no more than 1.5 pages). In your cover letter please respond to the following questions:

Why do you want to become an African Union Youth Envoy?

What makes you the best candidate for AU-Youth Envoy?

What skills are you bringing to the African Union Commission?

Review and submit your application before: Tuesday, 5 October 2021.

Please note:

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered

Providing incomplete or incorrect information is ground for immediate termination

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

6 – 8 October 2021 – Eligibility check;

11 -15 October 2021 – Shortlisting and selection

01 November 2021 – Announcement of the successful candidate by H.E the Chairperson during the Africa Youth Day Celebration!

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Candidates must be citizens of an AU Member State;

Candidates must be between the ages of 15-35 for the duration of the appointment;

Candidates must have completed at least post-secondary education;

Candidates must have demonstrated leadership and advocacy skills on youth development issues at regional and continental levels;

Candidates must have demonstrated skills in initiating, facilitating, and sustaining multi-stakeholder dialogues and engagement;

Candidates should be proficient in at least one AU official language Arabic, English, French, and Portuguese

 

Follow this official link to begin your application

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