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 in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for a position at the Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources, Nairobi/Kenya.
1. Post
Post title: Senior Policy Officer (Economics, Trade and Marketing)
Post level: P3
Duty Station: AU/IBAR Nairobi, Kenya
Supervisor: Director AU/IBAR
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
- Conduct macroeconomic and microeconomic studies and analysis of issues affecting livestock development in Africa.
- Enhance the capacity of AU Member States in economic impact assessment of livestock development programs including trade and marketing.
- Participate in the preparation of IBAR’s annual program budget.
- Participate in the implementation of IBAR’s Strategic Plan 2009-2013.
- Formulate proposals in the area of livestock trade and marketing.
- Develop a system for efficient exchange of economic, trade and marketing information between and among AU Member States and REC's.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing livestock economic, trade and marketing data and information from AU Member States.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.
4. Work experience:
- Candidates must have at least 7 years of progressively relevant experience in an international livestock development or research.
- Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management, implementation and monitoring;
- A minimum of 3 years in senior management position. Experience in an international work environment is desirable
- Professionalism - Proven expertise in animal production science, policy formulation and advocacy related to animal production and sustainable development; demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and proven analytical skills on issues related to animal production and sustainable development;
- Planning and organising - Proven ability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timely decisions;
- Communication - Effective written, oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to present information in a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.
- Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
- Judgement/Decision-making - Good judgement and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact, ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve Unit’s goals.
- Well-developed computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet applications and use of the Internet are required. Excellent drafting and reporting skills; good communication and negotiation skills.
7. Age requirement: Candidates between the age of 30 and 45 years would be preferred.
8. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Application: To apply, please submit the following:
- A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
- A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
- Names and contact details (including e-mail address) of three references;
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
12. Applications must be received not later than 14 February 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
All candidates who submitted applications for the position on time in response to the last announcement (24 August – 23 October 2009) need not to apply
