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Advisor on Institutional Capacity Building – GIZ African Union In stitutional Capacity Building Programme (ICBP) 

About GIZ 

Core Tasks

Main Activities 

• Assisting the department in managing and pooling available knowledge, analytical data about  themes and topics to be tabled in international discussions of the AU and at the global level; • Supporting the exchange and communication with stakeholders in Africa and internationally; • Facilitating consultations, meetings and deliberations on harmonisation African common posi tions; 
• Provide analytical and technical support to the AU Commission in relation to key issues • Providing technical capacity in drafting African positions in close cooperation with AU Members  States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs); 
• Strengthening the AUC’s capacities for the effective formulation and communication of African  positions with a focus on relevant public policy issues notably environment, climate change,  just transition, blue economy and sustainable development; 
• Supporting the liaising with relevant stakeholders, e.g. multilateral and regional organisations,  the community of development partners, international networks, as well as civil society; • Providing technical assistance to the AU senior leadership in meetings and negotiations at the  global level. 

Qualifications 

• A Masters Degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences, Blue Economy and Sustainable  Development, Communication Sciences or equivalency from a recognised university;
• Professional experience (ideally 7+ years) in national public institutions of an AU Member State and/or international organisations working on relevant public policy issues notably environ ment, climate change, just transition, blue economy and sustainable development.
•  Proven management, consulting, communication and networking skills. 
• Knowledge of current trends and public policy issues in Africa on environment, climate change,  just transition, sustainable development, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the  African Union Agenda 2063; exposure with African regional organisations is an advantage; 
• Strong communication and networking skills, a high level of commitment, reliability and team  spirit. 
• Strong ability for conceptual and analytical thinking, quick grasp of new concepts and a high  attention to details. 
• Excellent intercultural skills, competence in gender diversity management and the proven abil ity to act competently and prudently in a politically sensitive environment; a high level of dis cretion in handling sensitive issues. 
• Strong administrative skills, as well as a high level of proficiency in using software applications,  especially MS Office 365. 
• Fluency in French and business proficiency in English and/or another official language of the  African Union.