PATTEC Coordinator – AU Commission Jobs

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 at Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver, by amongst others, the implementation of its organization structure and the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of PATTEC Coordinator
Job Title: PATTEC Coordinator
Post Level: P5
Department: Department for Rural Economy and Agriculture
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Commissioner, Rural Economy and Agriculture
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Commissioner in charge of Rural Economy & Agriculture at the Commission unless directed otherwise by the Chairperson of the Commission. In dealing with Member States, reports to Ministers responsible for Agriculture, Livestock, Health or other line ministries relevant to tsetse and trypanosomiasis control in the affected country
• Is the Secretary to the PATTEC Policy and Mobilisation Committee (a body chaired by the Chairperson of the Commission or by the Commissioner, Rural Economy & Agriculture as the Deputy Chairperson), which guides and oversees the policies and activities of the PATTEC Initiative.
• Is the official Focal Point and spokesperson of the Commission on all issues relating to the tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication campaign
• Is in regular contact with country Focal Points, Directors, Heads of Departments or Permanent Secretaries responsible for tsetse and trypanosomiasis control in affected countries
• Is in direct contact with all partners in the campaign, including international organisations, development agencies and governments on issues concerning PATTEC, its support and implementation
• Performs all such duties related to the implementation of the PATTEC initiative as the Commission or Member States may assign to him/her, including representing the Commission on issues related to PATTEC
• Assigns work to and supervises all staff posted in the PATTEC Coordination Office
• Assumes all responsibility in the management and functions of the PATTEC Coordination Office
• Prepares reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the PATTEC Coordination Office, in consultation with the Commissioner in charge of the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture
• Undertakes all such work and duties as may be necessary for the effective execution of the functions and objectives of the PATTEC Coordination Office within the framework of the mandate of the Commission in the implementation of PATTEC

Educational Qualifications and Experience Required:
Educational qualifications:
Candidates must have at least a Masters Degree in a Science, Medicine, Veterinary or Agriculture field from an internationally recognized university or have evidence of other postgraduate training involving research related to tropical disease or pest control. Experience in administration and human resources management and project planning and management will be an added advantage.
Work experience:
Candidates must have at least 15 years of working experience relevant to agriculture or health policy & strategy development, with direct involvement in project planning, supervision, monitoring, coordination and implementation of which at least 5 years should have been at management level, preferably in an international setting. Knowledge of the African Union policies and programmes will be an added advantage
Other Relevant Skills:

• Computer literacy and capacity for computer applications in project management
• Working knowledge of policy analysis and development; and programme/project management, implementation and monitoring;
• Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good communication and negotiating skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Experience in work involving international partners

Language Requirement: Proficiency in at least one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
Age Requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract could 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, Diplomas, Certificates and samples of written work.

Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$45,551.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$16,819.20 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 07 June 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

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