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 its 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 of Senior Scientific Officer in the Department for Human Resources, Science & Technology.
Post title: Senior Scientific Officer
Post level: P3
Unit: Department for Human Resources, Science & Technology
Supervisor: Programme Coordinator, STRC, Lagos Office
Duty Station: Lagos, Nigeria
Major duties and Responsibilities
In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its 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 of Senior Scientific Officer in the Department for Human Resources, Science & Technology.
Post title: Senior Scientific Officer
Post level: P3
Unit: Department for Human Resources, Science & Technology
Supervisor: Programme Coordinator, STRC, Lagos Office
Duty Station: Lagos, Nigeria
Major duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in promoting the objectives of the programs and joint projects within Member States.
- To assist in coordinating and promoting research, development and application of appropriate and sustainable scientific, technological and health technology options for development of Africa in the following fields:
- Health and biomedical research
- Biotechnology
- Africa Medicinal and aromatic plants in particular.
- Oceanography, sea, inland fisheries and environment.
- To assist in preparation of documents and scientific papers and publications, organization of technical meetings (Inter-African Committee of Experts), and organization of seminars, workshops and symposia.
- To assist in follow-up actions on recommendations of meetings.
- To assist in promotion of scientific and technical cooperation within Member States.
- To assist in keeping and disseminating to Member States information, records and databases of major scientific and technological advances and in collaboration with member States and international partners, promote the application of the appropriate technologies using cost-effective technology transfer modalities.
- To carry out any other duties which may be assigned.
Educational qualification:
- Candidates must have at least M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in bioengineering, industrial biotechnology or related field. A higher degree will be an advantage.
Work experience:
- Candidates must have at least 5 years post graduate working experience in the field of specialization, and knowledge of other fields. Administrative and managerial experience will be an added advantage.
Other relevant skills:
- Computer literacy;
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and program/project management;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills;
Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages.
- Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
Age Requirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
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.
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:
Candidates must preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
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.
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 and diplomas.
Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (57% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$21,196.8 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:
The Director of Administration and Human Resource Development
AU Commission
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits @ africa-union.org.
