Senior Policy Officer, PATTEC
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located at Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver, by amongst others, the implementation of its organization structure and the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of Senior Policy Officer, PATTEC.
Job Title: Senior Policy Officer, PATTEC
Post Level: P3
Department: Department for Rural Economy and Agriculture
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Supervisor: PATTEC Coordinator
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists the PATTEC Coordinator in the monitoring of progress in the implementation of the objectives of the PATTEC initiative, through contact with PATTEC Focal Points in affected countries and inspection of on-going projects
Maintains records and information on project activities and implementation
Prepares reports on the progress for each project being undertaken within the PATTEC initiative
Advises the PATTEC Coordinator on areas of intervention and makes recommendations on perceived improvements in the implementation of projects within the PATTEC initiative
Performs all such other work and duties as the PATTEC Coordinator may from time to time assign
Educational Qualifications and Experience Required:
Educational qualifications:
Candidates must have at least a Masters Degree in a science, medicine, veterinary or agriculture field; related postgraduate training or research in disease or pest control would be an advantage.
Work experience:
Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant working experience in the planning, monitoring, coordination and supervision of project activities in agriculture, disease or pest control or policy development and implementation, of which at least 5 years should be at management level.
Familiarity with tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication project planning and execution would be an advantage
Other Relevant Skills:
Computer literacy
Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management and monitoring;
Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
Good communication and negotiating skills;
Good planning and organizational skills.
Language Requirement: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
Age Requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract could be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application: To apply, please submit the following:
A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
A detailed and updated CV, indicating nationality, age and gender;
Names and contact details (including e-mail, address) of three references;
Certified copies of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and samples of written work.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$14,414.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
Applications must be received not later than 07 June 2010 and should be addressed to:
AU Commission
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits @ africa-union.org
