Africa Union Jobs: Senior Policy Officer

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of Senior Policy Officer

Post:
Job Title: SENIOR POLICY OFFICER, PATTEC

Post Level: P4

Department: Department for Rural Economy and Agriculture

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Supervisor: PATTEC Coordinator

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works under the general supervision of the PATTEC Coordinator

• Is the Secretary to the PATTEC Coordination meetings (where necessary in collaboration with National PATTEC Coordinators or PATTEC Project Managers)
• Is in regular operational contact with country Focal Points, Directors and Heads of Departments responsible for tsetse and trypanosomiasis control in the different affected countries
• Deputises / acts for the PATTEC Coordinator in the absence of the PATTEC Coordinator
• Performs all such duties related to the implementation of the PATTEC initiative as the PATTEC Coordinator may assign to him/her, including representing the Commission in all forums on issues related to PATTEC


• Assigns work to and supervises all staff posted under him/her in the PATTEC Coordination Office

• Prepares reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the PATTEC Coordination Office, in consultation with the PATTEC Coordinator and staff of the PATTEC Coordination Office

• Undertakes all such work and duties as may be necessary for the effective execution of the functions and objectives within the context of the Commission’s mandate in initiating and coordinating activities in the implementation of PATTEC


Educational Qualifications and Experience Required:

Educational qualifications:
Candidates must have at least a Masters Degree in a science, medicine, veterinary or agriculture field and 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 Agriculture Policy & Strategy of project planning, supervision, monitoring and coordination of which at least 5 years should be at management level

Other Relevant Skills:

• Computer literacy;

• Working knowledge of policy analysis and development; and programme/project management, implementation 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 skill

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 35 and 50 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$38,489.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$16,819.20 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 21 May 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