PROJECT COORDINATOR - African Union
PROJECT COORDINATOR - African Union
PROJECT COORDINATOR - African Union
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AFRICAN UNION<br />
UNION AFRICAINE<br />
UNIÃO AFRICANA<br />
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box 3243 Telephone 5517 700 Cables: OAU, ADDIS ABABA<br />
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT<br />
For the implementation of the Project ‘REINFORCING Veterinary governance in Africa’ (VetGov) funded<br />
by the European <strong>Union</strong>, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a project coordination to overseas the<br />
implementation of the project<br />
The project aims at improving the institutional environment at national and regional levels to<br />
provide effective and efficient animal health services in Africa. This will be achieved through (i)<br />
enhancement of knowledge and awareness for institutional strengthen at national and regional<br />
level for the establishment of adequate and affordable veterinary services(ii) enhancement of<br />
capacity for livestock policy, animal health strategies and legislation formulation and(iii)<br />
enhancement of capacity for policy implementation and regulations enforcement.<br />
<strong>PROJECT</strong> <strong>COORDINATOR</strong><br />
Job Title:<br />
Grade: P3 Step 5 (The AU-IBAR Director might decide to upgrade the position to P4 Step 5<br />
depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate)<br />
Office:<br />
Duty Station:<br />
AU-IBAR<br />
Nairobi-Kenya<br />
This position is subjected to availability of funds<br />
Major duties and responsibilities<br />
The position is based within the headquarters of AU-IBAR with frequent travel to headquarters of RECs<br />
and member states.<br />
His/her main duties are as follows:<br />
The incumbent provides general direction and day to day management of the project. He reports to the<br />
head of IBAR’s Animal Health Unit.<br />
• Assist the Chief Animal Health Officer to develop working procedures and contractual<br />
arrangements with the implementing partners (OIE, FAO, RECs.<br />
• Assist the Chief Animal Health Officer to assure effective use of the project’s human, financial and<br />
technical resources<br />
• Coordinate the execution of the programme and follow-up activities implemented at continental,<br />
regional and national levels
• Ensure coordination of activities at continental and regional level with the two other implementing<br />
partners (OIE, FAO)<br />
• Assist, coordinate and guide RECs in planning, implementing and monitoring work plans<br />
• Provide technical backstopping to the RECs to improve their capacities to support their members<br />
states in the Project related fields<br />
• Monitor execution of the programme and follow up activities implemented by RECs<br />
• Brand the project and liaise with implementing partners, IBAR, steering committee, and all other<br />
identified stakeholders during the execution of the project;<br />
• Assure effective communication to all stakeholders on the programme on wider technical issues<br />
• Identify technical or functional problems and implement corrective measures as required<br />
• Propose amendments to assure that project objectives can be met<br />
• Prepare reports according to agreed formats and standards to IBAR, steering committee and donors<br />
• Assist in organizing steering committee meetings and other technical and coordination meetings<br />
• Perform all other duties as requested by the Chief Animal Health Officer or the Director<br />
Qualifications<br />
A Postgraduate Degree (Msc) in veterinary medicine, animal production, or agricultural economics with<br />
a strong understanding of agricultural/livestock policy and strategy analysis and formulation. A first level<br />
university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be<br />
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.<br />
Experience<br />
• Seven years proven working experience in the livestock sector or rural development of which 3<br />
years proven experience in livestock development projects in management position<br />
• Proven working experience on policy and legislation issues<br />
• Experience in dealing with senior government and international organization officials<br />
Skills and competencies<br />
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work<br />
• Knowledge of other official <strong>African</strong> <strong>Union</strong> languages is an advantage<br />
• Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitful dialogue and relationship with<br />
the main institutions operating on the Continent<br />
• Excellent communication skills<br />
Language requirement<br />
Proficiency in one of the <strong>African</strong> <strong>Union</strong> working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one<br />
or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.<br />
Age Requirement<br />
Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.<br />
Tenure of Appointment
The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period. Contract extension<br />
will be subject to performance and availability of funding<br />
Gender Mainstreaming<br />
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly<br />
encouraged to apply.<br />
Application<br />
To apply, please submit the following:<br />
a. A letter stating your motivation for seeking employment with the AU Commission;<br />
b. A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;<br />
c. Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references<br />
d. Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates<br />
Remuneration<br />
The lump-sum salary attached to this position will be USD 6,783.14 per month all inclusive.<br />
Applications must be received not later than 24 January 2011 and should be addressed to:<br />
Director of AU-IBAR<br />
P.O.BOX 30786<br />
Nairobi, Kenya<br />
FAX: +254-20-367-4143<br />
E-mail: applications@au-ibar.org<br />
office@au-ibar.org