Youth Envoy to the Chairperson Vacancy at the African Union (AU)

Position Title: Youth Envoy to the Chairperson.

Job Station: Other Countries.

INTRODUCTION:-

Youth Envoy to the Chairperson job opportunity is available at African Union (AU) for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Purpose of Job

• The Youth Envoy 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

DUTIES AND 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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

• 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…
• 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.

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