Commissioner ETTIM

Under the direct authority of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, this position is responsible for drivingtheimplementation of Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Minerals policies, programs and strategies in line with the aspirations of Agenda 2063, the associated medium-term plans and other key continental legal andpolicyframeworks. Leads engagement with the AU Member States and strategic partners in the delivery of the portfolio’s continental priorities. The Commissioner shall have a high commitment to pan-African values andtheguidingprinciples of the African Union.

Main functions:

a) Sets the vision and priorities of the Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals department through translation of the aspirations of the AU Agenda 2063 into concrete implementable programmestopursue the objectives of Member States;
b) Sets annual performance targets for the Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Minerals portfolio and report on annual progress to Specialized Technical Committees and AU Policy Organs;
c) Provides regular reports to the Chairperson of the Commission on portfolio delivery;
d) Carries out effective regular engagement and collaboration with, and timely reporting to the PRC and respective subcommittees;
e) Drives the implementation of the AU Institutional Reform Agenda as part of the senior leadership team;
f) Provides leadership and guidance to Directors in the implementation of policies and programs within the portfolio;
g) Engages with Member States in order to pursue the Commission’s work to promote domestication of AU Agenda2063 at the regional and national level by Member States;
h) Leads partnership negotiations and resource mobilization with Strategic Partners to finance continentalprograms and priorities;
i) Co-ordinates Specialized Technical Committees to promote the achievement of the departmental mandate;
j) Strengthens regional coordination, cooperation and integration initiatives and ensure an effective division of labour with Member States and Regional Economic Communities
k) Ensures effective collaboration in programme development with the AU Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD);
l) Collaborates with other members of the senior leadership team to ensure strategic coherence and overall synergy in the implementation of the Commission’s programme and the delivery of high impact results for the continent;
m) Cultivates a knowledge management culture through promotion of research and publications that will ensureknowledge sharing and transfer within the department and with other departments across the Commission; and
n) Supervises Directors and inspires the highest standard of ethics, performance, and delivery across the portfolio.

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