NEPAD APRM Head of Corporate Services Job in Johannesburg, South Africa

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is a unique and innovative programme of the New Partnership for Africa’s development. 

It is an instrument voluntarily acceded to by member states of the African Union as an African-based monitoring mechanism. 

The primary purpose of the APRM is to foster the adoption of policies, standards and practices that lead to human security and political stability, high economic growth, sustainable development, and accelerated sub-regional and continental economic integration.
 

The APRM invites applicants who are citizens of AU Member States for the following Johannesburg, South Africa based post:

Head, Corporate Services
 

Under the overall supervision of the CEO of the APRM, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of corporate operations and ultimately helping to ensure that the APRM achieves its core aims and objectives.

Key Strategic Challenges will include, amongst others:

• Researching, drafting and implementing appropriate strategies and policies in relation to finance, human resources, procurement and audit issues
• Overseeing the finance function, ensuring proper administration of the Secretariat’s financial affairs, advising and assisting the CEO and other Directors on budget and financial planning strategies
• Leading and directing the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs which are aimed at supporting the APRM to achieve its business objectives
• The development, implementation and continued compliance of IT related strategies, policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with APRM’s procurement policy and guidance
• Maintaining constant liaison with the relevant government departments of the Republic of South Africa to support the effective implementation of the Host Country Agreement

Qualifications & Professional Experience Required:

• Masters’ Degree in Business / Public Administration
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a managerial role
• Extensive experience in Human Resources management and Administration in a national or international public institution
• Knowledge of APRM objectives and process
• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages.

Remuneration: Indicative basic salary US$ 47,829.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (57% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$ 26,496.00 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
 

Applications must be sent to: team2@fusionsearch.co.za quoting the job title on the email subject line.
 

Application Process
 

Interested parties to submit the following, preferably in either English or French:

• A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Peer Review Mechanism
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating your nationality, age, and gender
• Three (3) contactable referees who have good knowledge of the candidate’s work
• Certified copies of all academic qualifications

All appointments will be made on fixed term of five years, comprising the first three years one of which is probation period, after which the contract can be renewed once.

Fusion Consulting (Pty) Ltd has been mandated to manage the recruitment process for the above posts. 

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Siviwe Shongwe, Director at Fusion Consulting on +27 11 706 5763.
 

Closing Date: 3 November 2014