The African Union's Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU/IBAR) is a specialized technical office reporting to the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the AU Commission. The institution is mandated to support and coordinate the improvement of livestock as a resource for human wellbeing in the Member States of the African Union and to contribute to economic development, particularly in rural areas. AU/IBAR approaches livestock development at three strategic angles: animal health, animal production and trade and marketing of animal products.
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
The African Union's Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU/IBAR) is a specialized technical office reporting to the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the AU Commission.
The institution is mandated to support and coordinate the improvement of livestock as a resource for human wellbeing in the Member States of the African Union and to contribute to economic development, particularly in rural areas.
AU/IBAR approaches livestock development at three strategic angles: animal health, animal production and trade and marketing of animal products.
SPINAP-AHI
AU/IBAR implements the Support Programme to Integrated National Action Plans on Avian and Human Influenza in Africa.
SPINAP-AHI's goal is to contribute to the reduction of the socioeconomic impact of avian and human influenza and the potential loss of human lives by preventing and controlling avian influenza in animals as well as preparing for a possible human influenza pandemic.
The programme's objective is to strengthen national capacities to prevent and control avian and human influenza.
Professional Opportunity
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANCIES SPINAPOn behalf of its avian influenza programme SPINAP-AHI, AU/IBAR seeks the services of two communications consultants, one Anglophone and one Francophone.
LEVEL: P-level equivalent
TYPE: Short-term freelance contract for three months
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 12 January 2009
DUTY STATION: Nairobi/Kenya but is flexible
ELIGIBILTY: No restriction in terms of nationality
Responsibilities
The consultants will be supervised by the programme coordinator SPINAP.
Quality assurance and additional technical guidance provided by the IBAR communications advisor/knowledge manager for all communication aspects and SPINAP coordinator on aspects of animal and human health.
The consultants will handle the following tasks:
-Develop work plans and targets for the assignment
-Source and assess information on the AI communications activity of other actors in the countries
-Assess communications activities of other avian influenza actors in the countries with the aim of facilitating recommendations for collaboration
-Organise and conduct small hands-on workshops with officials and communications personnel from national veterinary services or delegated communications professionals
-Facilitate the drafting of basic blueprint AI communications strategies for countries where they are lacking or improvement of the existing ones if found necessary
-Identify appropriate communication tactics and means, by tailoring the blueprint strategy to specific country needs
-Advise on content and production of communications materials by countries
-Provide hands-on training/capacity building on HPAI communication as needed
-Study communication needs between countries and create opportunities for cross-border networking and information sharing
-From experience gained and evolving scenarios, advise the programme coordination unit of SPINAP and IBAR's communications and knowledge management unit on opportunities/threats for appropriate action
Qualification
-Advanced university degree in communications (masters) or a related field of work, or a relevant combination of advanced academic qualifications and experience
Experience
-Ten years of progressively responsible work experience
-Three years professional experience in the field of communications for development, ideally with educational and BCC exposure
-Experience with the drafting of communications strategies
-Experience in a veterinary environment in Africa in particular in avian influenza an advantage
Skills
-For the Anglophone consultant: excellent command of written and spoken English
-For the Francophone consultant: excellent command of written and spoken French and sufficient knowledge of English
-Conceptually clear writing style
-Advanced knowledge of the MS-Office package
Competencies
- Professionalism
- Good understanding of communications approaches in rural settings
- Communication
– Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to phrase capturing messages, write informational material content and ability to convince high-ranking officials of communications needs and implications
- Planning & Organizing
- Ability to plan own work and field trips, organize work shops and handle complex information issues
- Technological Awareness
- Knowledge in layout/structuring of public information material; knowledge and understanding of the technological implications of approaching the rural areas.
-Client Orientation
- Ability to establish productive relationships with the project clients and communications target groups to identify their needs and match them with appropriate solutions
-Strong analytical skills
How to apply
For more information on AU/IBAR, SPINAP-AHI and the position visit www.au-ibar.org. Submit your CV including three references and a motivation letter to the Director at applications@au-ibar.org
clearly indicating in the subject line the position you are applying for.
Certified copies of relevant qualifications will be requested at a later stage. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AU/IBAR is an equal opportunity employer.
Reference Code: RW_7NRA8Z-86
Closing date: 13 Feb 2009
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