Programme Officer MSMEs at AUDA - NEPAD

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Technically competent, and knowledgeable, with experience in development issues and administrative management.
• Experience in proposal development and resource mobilisation is an advantage.
• Ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.
• Ability to listen and co-develop solutions to resourcing needs of African MSMEs.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative, and with sound judgment.
• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment, and energy.
• Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment
• Experience working with AU or other international development organizations would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Africa’s development priorities and goals.
• Knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics, Project Management, Procurement, Computer Science or related fields with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience in project management at a national or international level, international finance, and/or international development within the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organisations regionally and/or internationally.