Required Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of global and African STI trends and challenges, including AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
•  Proven expertise in policy development and implementation in science, technology, and innovation.
• Strong partnership-building skills, with a successful track record of working with international organizations, research institutions, and governments.
• Advanced analytical skills, with a focus on using data to drive policy decisions.
• Excellent communication and advocacy abilities, with experience representing organizations at high-level forums.
• Significant experience in capacity building and supporting member states in STI policy development.
• Visionary thinker with a deep commitment to advancing Africa’s development through science, technology, and innovation.
• Collaborative leader who can work across diverse sectors and engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes that contribute to Africa’s sustainable development.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills.
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with AUDA-NEPAD, Member States and other stakeholders.
• Experience in managing organisational resources and deployment in pursuit of innovative approaches and initiatives.
• Experience in leading and supervising a diverse team and the ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
• Expertise in identifying and adapting best practices to specific project contexts.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energy.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
• Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP ERP) essential.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.