AU – African Union Job Vacancy in Kenya : Senior Policy Officer, Economics, Trade and Marketing

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 people 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 through, 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 (AU-IBAR), 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:

Under the direct supervision of the Director, AU-IBAR, the Senior Policy Officer Economics, Trade and Marketing will contribute and provide technical advice for AU- IBAR’s annual/periodic reports/publications; and, as a member or leader of multidisciplinary teams, contribute to the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of livestock development projects and programmes. In particular he/she will:

Provide support to AU-IBAR technical units for integration of socioeconomic analyses into animal health and, animal production support interventions.Technically support AU-IBAR on matters related to the trade and marketing of animals and animal productsUndertake socio-economic analyses of factors/issues and trends that impact on the development and utilization of animal resources in Africa.Provide technical back-stopping and guidance to relevant personnel in the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and AU Member States in the socio-economic analyses of regional trends in the production, processing, consumption and trade of animals and animal products.Collate, analyse and synthesize socio-economic data and information to support the development of evidence based policies to promote growth of the animal resources sector and its contribution to economic development.Provide support for the implementation of the policy and capacity development initiatives at AU-IBAR.Represent AU-IBAR in regional and continental livestock socio-economic networks and related foraContribute to the preparation and execution of AU-IBAR’s annual, quarterly and monthly work programmes and prepare progress reports on the socio-economic components in accordance with reporting guidelines provided by the African Union Commission and the Director AU-IBAR.Organise and supervise the implementation of socio-economic activities in line with AU-IBAR’s annual work program;Provide support in other areas of AU-BAR’s work and undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of AU-IBAR.

3. Educational Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics/socio-economics. A higher qualification will be and added advantage

4. Work experience:

Candidates must have at least eight (8) years of professional experience in livestock or agricultural socio-economics and/or livestock development, including project design, implementation and monitoring with, preferably, three (3) years in an international organisation.

5. Other relevant skills

Professionalism – Proven experience the agricultural/animal resources sector, policy formulation and advocacy related to animal production and sustainable development. Shows pride in work and in achievements, demonstrates professional competence and be a master of subject matter, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observes deadlines and achieve results, is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns and is persistence in addressing problems;Planning and organizing – Proven ability to plan and organize work within an institutional setting and ability to make timely decisions;Communication – Effective written and oral 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: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the goals, willing to learn from others, places agenda before personal agenda, support and acts in accordance with group decision, even when such decisions may not reflect own position, shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts responsibility for team shortcoming.Judgement/Decision-making – Good judgement, initiative, resourcefulness, energy and tact with ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximise productivity and achieve institutional goals

6. Other Relevant Skills:

Good knowledge of the workings of international organisations;Capacity to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;Excellent computer literacy (Microsoft office applications);Good organisational skills.

7. Language requirement

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

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. Least Representative Countries:

Candidates from the following least represented countries are encouraged to apply: Eritrea, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and Somalia

10. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

11. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$35,300.00 per annum plus other related entitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($17,222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education 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 made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 28th June 2014. Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

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