Rapid Results Coach, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

RAPID RESULTS COACH TO SUPPORT INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT IN THE AUC

The African Union Commission (AUC) is committed to develop and implement a comprehensive results based management and accountability framework with a view to institutionalizing Results Based Management (RBM) in the African Union. One of the key strategic objectives of AUC is to transform the Commission from a process oriented to a Results Based Management Culture. This will ensure that AUC meets its mandate, strategic goals and objectives. Key to the implementation of RBM is the Rapid Results Approach, which provides a structured methodology in achieving short term-goals that have great impact on the achievement of AUC strategic objectives. The approach creates a sense of urgency, challenges teams to achieve clearly defined goals within 100-days. It enables team members to collaborate in a team spirit thus allowing them to tap into their full potential of energy and creativity in achieving agreed upon targeted results. .

1. Post:

Job Title: Rapid Results Coach

Grade: P2

Supervisor: Head of Human Resource Management Division

Department: Administration and Human Resource Management

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2. Job Purpose:

The main objective of this assignment is to support AUC in the planning and implementation of various Rapid Results Initiatives (RRI) in the work units and departments; provide results coaching and mentoring; and facilitate the inculcation of a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement in the achievement of agreed upon goal and objectives in of the Annual Work Plan in the context of the Strategic Plan of the Organization.

3.Major duties and responsibilities:

The specific tasks of the Rapid Results Coach will include, but not limited to:

• Provide support for launching of Rapid Results Initiatives across the AUC.
• To prepare and schedule AUC Departments and Regional Offices mid-term and end of year performance reviews.
• Documenting the AUC RRI implementation process and lessons learned
• Support the facilitation, validation and completion of annual work plans of AUC Departments and Directorates in line with AUC Strategic Plan as well as individual work plans of staff members.
• Day to day results coaching of the RRI.
• Draft responses to deal with correspondence related to RRI for appropriate authorized officers.
• Work closely with the Directorate of Administration and Human Resources Development and other Directorates and/or Departments to ensure effective organization of launching the mid-year reviews and end-of-year reviews.
• Draft reports and briefs on the RRI implementation progress.
• Liaise closely with the AUC Information and Communication Division to ensure that RRI reports are published frequently. The Rapid Results Coach shall consistently ensure that the effort yield tangible and meaningful benefits at both the initiative level and strategic level and will work at the highest standards of professional and ethical competence and integrity.

4. QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Candidates must have a Bachelor University Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, or Education from a recognized university. Candidate must have at least five (5) years of relevant proven experience in implementation of Rapid Results Initiative in a public sector environment.

5. OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS:

• Financial management and analytical skills in a Donor funded environment;
• Knowledge of funding and other resource mobilization mechanisms;
• Development of procedures and Computerized System design and implementation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills with practical knowledge of and experience in accounting soft wares 5. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

6. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of two (2) years, of which the first Six (6) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract could be renewed for a annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.

7. GENDER MAINSTREAMING: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

8. REMUNERATION: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$72,033.93 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 60,430.34 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 02 June 2014 . Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)