National Coordinator in AUDA-NEPAD National Office (Selected African Union Member States)

Auda - Nepad; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AUDA - NEPAD is seeking a National Coordinator for its Johannesburg office. This strategic position requires strong leadership in national and regional development, enabling collaboration amongst stakeholders to align with continental priorities, specifically Agenda 2063. Candidates must possess a Master's degree with extensive relevant experience in managing diverse teams and implementing strategic programs in development organizations. Proven negotiation skills and expertise in resource mobilization are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Diplomacy, International Law, or related field required with 10+ years experience in multilateral organisations.
• Extensive background in developing national programs and strategic collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead national development programs aligned with Agenda 2063.
• Conduct monitoring and impact evaluations across public sector organizations.
• Represent the organization in high-level government engagements.

Skills

Strategy Leadership

Management

Coordination

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Institutional Capacity Building

Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration

Financial Oversight

Economic Collaboration

Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies

Resource Mobilization

Team Leadership

Best Practices Adaptation

Confidentiality

Monitoring and Evaluation Integration

Integrity and Accountability

Multitasking and Pressure Management

Staff Management

Substantive Leadership

Computer Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

SAP ERP

Job description

Job title : National Coordinator in AUDA-NEPAD National Office (Selected African Union Member States)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 14, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Required Skills and Competencies

• Strategy Leadership and Development at a national and regional level.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and integrated planning skills.
• Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal andprofessional relationships with Member States and other stakeholders.
• Experience in negotiating and addressing high-stakes issues to ensure program delivery.
• The ability to harmonize organizational efforts and align them with national and regional priorities.
• Experience in building institutional capabilities to ensure high-quality program execution and knowledge sharing.
• The ability to create multi-stakeholder platforms for strategic collaborative efforts and foster strategic alliances.
• Background in financial and legal oversight to ensure the effective and accountable use of resources.
• Proven ability to position organisations strategically ensures the organisation maximises its influence and impact across all levels.
• Extensive experience in facilitating economic collaboration and stakeholder engagement to support developmental programmes.
• Experienceworking with quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, public sector management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
• Extensive experience in resource mobilisation for program development.
• Experience in managing organisational resources and deployment in pursuit of innovative approaches and initiatives to enhance national and regional development plans.
• Experience in leading and supervising a diverse team and ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
• Expertise in identifying and adapting best practices to specific strategic contexts.
• Experience in working with international organisations, preferably in Africa.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality at the highest level.
• High level of expertise in integrating monitoring and evaluation results into knowledge co-creation.
• 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
• Strong ability to manage teams; creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff.
• Demonstrated substantive leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives
• Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP ERP) are essential.

Education and Experience :

• A Master’s Degree in Diplomacy, Public Policy, International Law, Public Law, Business Administration, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Economics or a related field. Candidates should have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in a Pan-African, Development / Multilateral Organisation in public sector institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and / or internationally.

Candidates should have experience in :

• Develop and implement strategic national development programs aligned with regional and continental priorities, including Agenda 2063.
• Prepare, manage, and conduct comprehensive monitoring and impact evaluations using advanced research methodologies and data-driven approaches across public sector organisations, regional institutions, and civil society.
• Lead diverse, multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring strategic alignment and effective program execution.
• Represent the organisation in high-level engagements with governments, advocating for key priorities and fostering collaborative partnerships at the national, regional, and international levels.
• A Bachelor's degree in Diplomacy, Public Policy, International Law, Public Law, Business Administration, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Economics or any other related field. Candidates should have twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in a Pan-African Development / Multilateral Organisation, of which five (5) years are at a managerial level in public sector institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and / or internationally.

Candidates should have experience in :

• Develop and implement strategic national development programs aligned with regional and continental priorities, including Agenda 2063.
• Prepare, manage, and conduct comprehensive monitoring and impact evaluations using advanced research methodologies and data-driven approaches across public sector organisations, regional institutions, and civil society.
• Lead diverse, multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure environments, ensuring strategic alignment and effective program execution.
• Represent the organisation in high-level engagements with governments, advocating for key priorities and fostering collaborative partnerships at the national, regional, and international levels.