Head of Division Customs Capacity Building and training (AfCFTA) Full Time Senior level

Purpose of Job

Responsible for the development of Customs Services through the implementation of AfCFTA Conventions, guidelines and tools.

Main Functions

•    Collaborate with States Parties on strategies and priorities in the areas of capacity building, training and technical assistance
•    Work with stakeholders to ensure Customs effectiveness through capacity building tools, instruments and initiatives
•    Oversee and regularly review Customs capacity building activities, including the dissemination of Customs best practices
•     Develop a public-private partnership to build the capacity of Customs in States Parties

Specific Responsibilities

-Is Responsible for all capacity building activities assigned by Customs Director.
-Develop and maintain guidance, tools and Customs AfCFTA programmes.
-Performs any other duties that may be assigned and/or required by the Director
-Leads and advises on policy and programme development for capacity building
-Develops and maintains a close working relationship with the other Directorates of the AfCFTA to efficiently share resources, manage workload and co-ordinate the cross-cutting
work and activities.
-Provides strategic development advice to Members and represents the Secretariat/Capacity Building division at appropriate meetings.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in international business, development economics, international relations, international trade, international law, political science or relevant disciplines with Twelve (12) years of relevant experience at increasingly senior levels in the field of corporate capacity Building and training. Seven (7) of these years should be at the senior management level and five (5) should involve a supervisory role.

Required Skills

•    Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
•    Ability to develop and delegate clear programme goals, plans and actions, that are consistent with agreed strategies
•    Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
•    Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
•    High degree of independence, maturity and initiative
•    Ability to handle challenging questions and difficult stakeholders
•    Ability to manage time and prioritize work
•    Be flexible, adaptable and open to change
•    Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies