The African Union’s Interafrican 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 contribute to economic development, particularly in rural areas.
AU/IBAR approaches livestock development from three strategic angles: animal health, animal production and trade and marketing of animals and animal products.
Vacancy Announcement
AU/IBAR is seeking the services of an Animal Health Expert to provide leadership and managerial coordination of activities in the field of Transboundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses.
This position if funded through the EC funded Support Program to the AUC
Post Level: P4 Step 5 (USD 94,928 p.a)
Immediate Supervisor: Director, AU-IBAR
Type: Short term contract
Deadline for Applications: 15 January 2010
Date of Issuance: 10 December 2009
Duty Station: Nairobi/Kenya
The initial appointment will be for 12 months including a 3 months probation period.
Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.
Major duties and responsibilities
The Animal health expert will advise the director of AU/IBAR and the Chief animal health officer on livestock policy frameworks in areas of control and eradication of transboundary animal and zoonotic diseases, international and regional livestock trade regulations and certification procedures and increase the visibility of livestock contribution to poverty alleviation and economic growth through efficient operationalization of the ALive secretariat.
He/she will:
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 contribute to economic development, particularly in rural areas.
AU/IBAR approaches livestock development from three strategic angles: animal health, animal production and trade and marketing of animals and animal products.
Vacancy Announcement
AU/IBAR is seeking the services of an Animal Health Expert to provide leadership and managerial coordination of activities in the field of Transboundary Animal Diseases and Zoonoses.
This position if funded through the EC funded Support Program to the AUC
Post Level: P4 Step 5 (USD 94,928 p.a)
Immediate Supervisor: Director, AU-IBAR
Type: Short term contract
Deadline for Applications: 15 January 2010
Date of Issuance: 10 December 2009
Duty Station: Nairobi/Kenya
The initial appointment will be for 12 months including a 3 months probation period.
Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.
Major duties and responsibilities
The Animal health expert will advise the director of AU/IBAR and the Chief animal health officer on livestock policy frameworks in areas of control and eradication of transboundary animal and zoonotic diseases, international and regional livestock trade regulations and certification procedures and increase the visibility of livestock contribution to poverty alleviation and economic growth through efficient operationalization of the ALive secretariat.
He/she will:
- Monitor and advise on reactions to changes and requirements of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) International Animal Health Code.
- Advise the Director of IBAR in responding to scientific correspondence and issues arising.
- Assist in the networking and management of animal health programmes and projects implemented by IBAR or other strategic partners
- Assist the Director with the rapid development of its contingency plans to cope with emergency outbreaks animal diseases”.
- Advise the Director on the implementation and alignment of ALive activities to IBAR’s strategy
- Assist the Director of IBAR in follow-up of activities related to ALive secretariat.
Qualifications
At least an advanced degree (Msc) preferably Ph.D or equivalent required.
Sound knowledge of tropical animal health and appropriate specialisation in veterinary epidemiology, infectious diseases, zoonoses, pathology, veterinary public health, clinical medicine, laboratory sciences or any other relevant animal health technical field.
A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
Strong background and experience managing animal health-based development programs in Africa, involving multiple stakeholders and influencing policy and policy-making processes that underpin disease control required.
At least an advanced degree (Msc) preferably Ph.D or equivalent required.
Sound knowledge of tropical animal health and appropriate specialisation in veterinary epidemiology, infectious diseases, zoonoses, pathology, veterinary public health, clinical medicine, laboratory sciences or any other relevant animal health technical field.
A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
Strong background and experience managing animal health-based development programs in Africa, involving multiple stakeholders and influencing policy and policy-making processes that underpin disease control required.
- Excellent negotiator
- Tact and diplomacy
- Highly organised and capable to deliver
- Visionary and innovative
Competencies
- 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 institution’s goals.
Language Requirement
- Proficiency in one of the African Union’s working languages.
- Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
Other Skills
- Well-developed computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet applications and use of the Internet are required.
- Record of relevant publications is highly desirable.
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 later stage and only short-listed candidates will be notified.
For more information on AU/IBAR and the position visit www.au-ibar.org
AU/IBAR is an equal opportunity employer.
