Website AUDA – NEPAD
About Us At the 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government in Nouakchott, Mauritania, June 2018, a decision was taken to transform the NEPAD Planning and Coordination Agency into the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD). The establishment of … read moreAUDA-NEPAD is part of the global reforms geared at improving the Union’s impact and operational efficiency. The mandate of AUDA-NEPAD is to: a) Coordinate and Execute priority regional and continental projects to promote regional integration towards the accelerated realisation of Agenda 2063; and b) Strengthen capacity of African Union Member States and regional bodies, advance knowledge-based advisory support, undertake the full range of resource mobilisation and serve as the continent’s technical interface with all Africa’s development stakeholders and development partners. The new AUDA-NEPAD mandate gives the organisation a wider role in terms of providing knowledge-based advisory support to AU Member States in the pursuit of their national development priorities. The core functions of the Agency are to: Incubate innovative programmes in various fields, including technology, research and development, knowledge management, and data analytics; Provide technical and implementation support to RECs and Member States in the development and execution of priority projects and programmes; Assist Member States and RECs to strengthen capacity in key areas such as food and nutrition, energy, water, infrastructure, information and communication technology and digital economy, natural resource governance, climate change and institutional and human capital development and innovation; Provide advisory support in the setting up and application of norms and standards in thematic priorities of the AU to accelerate regional integration; Provide technical backstopping to the AU in implementing policy recommendations at the continental, regional and national levels; Monitor and assess Africa’s development trends and progress with the view to achieve key continental and global goals for the purpose of technical reporting; Undertake, apply and disseminate research on policy development support for Member States; Coordinate, facilitate and promote cooperation with Africa’s strategic partners and stakeholders for effective resource mobilisation; Coordinate and facilitate partnership with stakeholders and African academia; Foster the cooperation in Africa with the private sector; and Coordinate between AU Specialised Agencies, Organs and other institutions to create an enabling and supportive environment for the achievement of the goals and priorities of Agenda 2063.
Required Skills and Competencies
Good understanding of accounting principles and standards and familiarity with IPSAS.
Experience in project audits, risk management, and internal control.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as a good understanding of office practices and procedures.
High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm and commitment.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Good analytical, planning and organisational skills.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications, MS Office, especially MS Excel and SAP ERP.
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Audit, with at least four (4) years of progressive work experience in the financial management of donor-funded projects within an international, regional, or national organisation.
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A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Audit, with at least two (2) years of progressive work experience in the financial management of donor-funded projects within an international, regional, or national organisation
A Chartered Accountant qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA) is required.
Experience:
Experience in financial management of donor-funded projects.
Proven experience with development partners reporting and project management (World Bank AfDB)
Experience working with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Demonstrated experience in audit coordination and financial compliance.
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