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1.0 Introduction
Established in 1977, African Telecommunications Union (ATU) is a specialized institution of the African Union, in the field of telecommunications. ATU provides a forum for stakeholders involved in ICT to formulate effective policies and strategies aimed at improving access to information infrastructure and services. ATU membership constitutes of 52 Member States and a cross-section of the Associate Members from the world’s largest manufacturers and telecoms carriers to small, innovative players working with new and emerging technologies, along with leading R&D institutions and academia.
ATU Leadership Detailed requirements
| 2.0 ATU Leadership | The General Secretariat of the ATU is headed by a Secretary General elected by the Conference of Plenipotentiaries for a four-year term in conformity with the provisions of Article 11 of the Constitution of the Union |
| 3.0 Term of office | The term of office of the current Secretary General of the Union will soon come to an end and the election of the new Secretary General shall be done during the forthcoming Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the ATU due to be held in Abuja, Nigeria in July 2026. |
| a). Job Title: | Secretary General |
| b). Purpose of the Job | Provide leadership and direction for the proper functioning of the General Secretariat within guidelines set up by the Conference of Plenipotentiaries and the Administrative Council in order to ensure effective utilization of the Unions’ resources. Proactively explore opportunities for maximizing synergies among Member States and Page 1 of 4 Associate Members strengthen and expand programs for collaboration among key stakeholder groups. |
Duties and Responsibilities
As per Article 3 Clause 5 of the ATU Convention, the Secretary General shall:
| 3.1 | Formulate a draft four-year strategic plan of activities for the Union and the corresponding programme budget to be submitted to Council before tabling at the Conference of Plenipotentiaries for endorsement. |
3.2 | Responsible for the overall management of the Union’s resources; |
| 3.3 | Coordinate the activities of the General Secretariat. |
| 3.4 | Coordinate the implementation of the strategic plan adopted by the Conference and report to Council accordingly. |
3.5 | Supervise the application of any decision or ruling adopted by Council. |
| 3.6 | Draw up a draft annual programme of activities and associated budget to be submitted to Council for approval. |
| 3.7 | Coordinate the work of the various Organs of the Union and providing them with secretariat support. |
| 3.8 | Prepare and present to Council for scrutiny an annual financial report as well as consolidated and audited financial report for consideration and approval. |
| 3.9 | Prepare and present to the Council the annual report of the Union’s activities and circulate this report to the member once it has been approved by Council. |
| 3.10 | Submit to Council an annual report highlighting developments in the telecommunications sector and put forward proposal regarding the future policy and strategy of the Union. |
| 3.10 | Submit to Council an annual report highlighting developments in the telecommunications sector and put forward proposal regarding the future policy and strategy of the Union. |
| 3.10 | Submit to Council an annual report highlighting developments in the telecommunications sector and put forward proposal regarding the future policy and strategy of the Union. |
| 3.10 | Submit to Council an annual report highlighting developments in the telecommunications sector and put forward proposal regarding the future policy and strategy of the Union. |
| 3.10 | Submit to Council an annual report highlighting developments in the telecommunications sector and put forward proposal regarding the future policy and strategy of the Union. |
| 3.10 | Submit to Council an annual report highlighting developments in the telecommunications sector and put forward proposal regarding the future policy and strategy of the Union. |
| performance, the contract may be renewed for an additional term or made permanent after the three years. | |
11. Gender mainstream | ATU is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. |
| 12. Grade | P3 |
| 13. Staff category | Professional |
| 14. Benefits and entitlements | Total annual salary includes a basic salary, cost of living allowance, housing allowance, and dependent children’s education allowance, as per ATU staff Rules and Regulations. |
| 15. Eligibility | The opportunity is only offered to citizens from ATU Member States. |
| 16. Deadline for submission | Applications must be received no later than 4th Oct 2024. |
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17. Selection and evaluation | Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted for interview and candidates in the final selection step will be subjected to reference checks based on the information provided. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria provided in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. Submit applications electronically to: info@atuuat.africa |
