REMITTANCES EXPERT

REMITTANCES EXPERT
Within delegated authority and under the general guidance of the Executive Director, the Remittances Specialist is responsible for the preparation of appropriate strategic plans, design and propose necessary technical assistance works; monitors and evaluates impacts and improvements of capacity building activities. Organizes and coordinates the collection and compilation of best practices and disseminate it throughout the continent.
1. Post Job title: Remittances Expert
Grade: P3
Department: Social Affairs Department
Supervisor: Executive Director
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • Advises the Executive Director in remittance related activities;
  • Oversees characteristics and flows of remittances to and within Africa;
  • Design and propose remittance related financial inclusion in collaboration with central banks;
  • Identifies potential remittance related problem areas in collaboration with specific country Central Banks and other relevant offices;
  • Prepare pilot-test implementation strategy of best practices and recommendations with appropriate implementation procedures whenever necessary;
  • Monitors and follow-up the implementations of best practices and recommendations;
  • Periodically assesses the impact of the technical assistance and capacity building works on the remittances flows and its management;
  • Participates in the documentation and dissemination of best practices;
  • Prepares and submit periodic activity and mission reports;
  • Works collaboratively with other colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
3. Qualifications and Work Experience Required
3.1 Education/Training
Candidates must hold Bachelor's University Degree in Economics or Finance related fields. A Master's in the aforementioned fields is an added advantage.
3.2 Experience
Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant working experience in Banking and Finance related works, of which at least 3 years should be at senior management level. Specific knowledge in remittances/financial inclusion is highly desirable.
3.3 Other Technical
Skills Working knowledge on principles and characteristics of remittances; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment; Excellent drafting and reporting skills; Good communication and negotiating skills; Good planning and organizational skills. Firm belief in teamwork and gender equality; Computer Literacy; Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of several other working language(s) would be an added advantage.
4. Language Requirement
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of second or all of the other working languages would be an added advantage
5. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of One Year (1), of which the first three (3) month will be considered as a probationary period.
6. Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
7. Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is a fixed monthly lump sum of US$ 7,039.79 (P3 Step5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 5,884.45 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 14 th May 2015.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission
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