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 a Technical Advisor to provide leadership and managerial coordination of activities in the field of Partnership and Resource Mobilization.
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 Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Advisor will assist AU/IBAR to develop the right profile vis-à-vis the donor community, inform AU/IBAR on donor and foundation strategies and funding opportunities, expand the present support base and assure quality of proposals submitted to donors.
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 a Technical Advisor to provide leadership and managerial coordination of activities in the field of Partnership and Resource Mobilization.
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 Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Advisor will assist AU/IBAR to develop the right profile vis-à-vis the donor community, inform AU/IBAR on donor and foundation strategies and funding opportunities, expand the present support base and assure quality of proposals submitted to donors.
He/she will:
- Create good working relations with donor organisations and the donor platform on rural development/agriculture in Nairobi, providing advocacy for AU/IBAR. Develop the necessary networks to support resource mobilisation and partnerships.
- Organise regular donor meetings to inform donors on AU/IBAR activities, policies and offer discussion platform between AU/IBAR and the donor community and raise awareness on financial needs in the AR sector.
- Scan the donors’ strategies on a regular basis and identify funding possibilities for the execution of IBAR’s strategic plan.
- Assess options for non-traditional support to IBAR e.g. Exchange of officials/experts, provision of Technical Assistance etc
- Identify new and/or non-traditional donors or foundations for funding opportunities to AU/IBAR.
- Cooperate with the Communication expert to prepare appropriate profile and messages for AU/IBAR when approaching potential donors.
- Liaise with all technical partners OIE, FAO, WHO etc and regularly check websites to guarantee appropriate gathering and sharing of information.
- Liaise with RECs and Member States and regularly check websites to guarantee appropriate gathering and sharing of information.
- Coordinate with AU/IBAR Admin and Finance Officer, Director and management team to understand funding gaps or funding needs. Assure timely update on required resources and prioritise the needs in collaboration with AU/IBAR hierarchy and management team.
- Assure appropriate lay-out en content (non-technical) of project/programme proposals before submission to potential donors.
- Inform the Director of AU/IBAR on a regular basis on funding opportunities and relational issues with technical and other partners.
- Regular monitor of contract’s execution and advise the Director accordingly
- Update AU/IBAR resource mobilisation strategy whenever required.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned by IBAR Director
Qualifications
At least an advanced degree (Msc) preferably Ph.D in economics, finance, business administration, management in international development or any field related to IBAR mandate.
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
The candidate has at least 10 years experience in an international development environment as advisor on international development cooperation or manager of donor funded programmes.
Working experience and/or specific knowledge of the African Development context is an important advantage
At least an advanced degree (Msc) preferably Ph.D in economics, finance, business administration, management in international development or any field related to IBAR mandate.
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
The candidate has at least 10 years experience in an international development environment as advisor on international development cooperation or manager of donor funded programmes.
Working experience and/or specific knowledge of the African Development context is an important advantage
- 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.
