Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (OSPD)

Organization Information

Reports to: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Directorate/Department/Organ: Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery (OSPD)
Division: PME
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Purpose of Job

The African Union launched the Second Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the Agenda 2063. While at the same time the African Union Commission (AUC) is undergoing significant reforms to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and improve service delivery by institutionalizing Results Based Management were ongoing.

OSPD led the development of the AU Strategic Plan (2024 – 2028) which must be cascaded to several Organs and the Specialized Technical Offices.  Over and above to AUC Plan that has to align to the internal portfolios.  Systematic institutionalization of RBM and appropriate delivery of the Strategy requires a robust monitoring and evaluation system with fully resource human resources.

Therefore the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, should be experienced in the design, management and implementation of a cross section of monitoring and evaluation systems to facilitate periodic monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the progress of implementation of the related programmes.

This position shall fall under the supervision of the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (P3). The Officer will also be responsible for periodic review and management of the AU frameworks, implementation of specified initiatives therein so as ensure the appropriate adoption of RBM, including recommendations for aligning leadership, organizational culture systems and processes.

Main Functions

• Develop and manage comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems to facilitate regular tracking and reporting on programme performance and impact.
• Support the design and development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Strategic initiatives of the programme.
• Support departments in developing and managing the institutional monitoring and evaluation framework document
• Management of the projects and programme results framework and ensure it implemented, monitored and assessed
• Support development of components of the Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks as outlined in the RBM concept are functional, this includes recommending and re-engineering of key business processes
• Periodically review and manage the African Union’s M&E frameworks, ensuring they remain relevant and effective in supporting programme objectives and RBM adoption.
• Provide expert advice on lessons learnt for implementing programmes and projects within the African Union institutions
• Support effective coordination of the RBM transition process across the AU and contribute to the development of the change management strategy to close the gap in AUC Departments/Organs, Member States, and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work closely with programme teams, leadership, and other stakeholders to ensure M&E activities are integrated and contribute to informed decision-making.
• Provide technical support and capacity-building to relevant staff on M&E methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Enhance the quality of programme management through development and maintenance of accountability and learning quality assurance systems
• Provide overall monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, project management and reporting of programme lifecycle.
• Prepare overall progress reports on programme implementation
• Assist in preparing meetings, seminars, and workshops with relevant stakeholders institutionalizing RBM and other OSPD initiatives by providing M&E support and analysis.
• Ensure M&E activities comply with AUC policies and partner requirements, and maintain data quality and integrity.
• Provide data for the development of RBM and other reform processes across the AU organs and institutions.
• Perform any other relevant functions as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation / Programme Management related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience  project management, monitoring and evaluation, designing, planning, and implementing M&E frameworks and tools,  data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Or 

• A Master’s degree Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation / Programme Management related field, with 2 years’ experience in areas noted above.
• Experience working within international or multilateral organizations is an added advantage
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Required Skills

• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Excellent judgment and sound decision-making skills
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across business units/geographies; cultural sensitivity
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or French in particular is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• .Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus

.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.

LANGUAGES:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 66,751.81 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted no later than September 22, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT.

– Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.

– Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor’s degrees (Bac+3), Master’s degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.

– The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

– Candidates from least represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.

These countries include: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia.