AU / IBAR Project Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

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.

One of the technical offices of the AU is Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR) Nairobi, Kenya (IBAR). AU/IBAR is a specialized technical office reporting to the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the AU Commission. It was established in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa.

The institution is currently mandated to support and coordinate the improvement of livestock as a resource for human wellbeing in the Member States of the African Union and to contribute to economic development, particularly in rural areas. More information on IBAR could be obtained from the following web site: www.au-ibar.org

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for a position in the Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR) Nairobi, Kenya which is mainly in charge of being the vehicle for the AU to develop an appropriate and independent expertise in the area of animal health and production for the alleviation of poverty of those involved in livestock farming and food security in Member States.

1. Post

Post title: Projects Officer
Post level: P2
Duty Station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya
Supervisor: Senior Programs and Projects Officer

2. Major duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director through the Senior Program and Projects Officer, the Projects Officer will be responsible for the following:

    * Assist in the initiation, development and execution of projects, particularly on training and capacity building within Member States in the field of animal resources;
    * Assist the senior program project coordinator to Prepare program budgets and assist in the preparation of monitoring and evaluation official Reports of IBAR;
    * Assist the senior program project coordinator to collect, collate and disseminate information on all aspects of animal resources in Africa;
    * Assist in co-ordination and liaison with appropriate authorities of Member States, Regional Groups, Inter-Governmental and International Organizations on matters of animal resources including current animal resources-based programs and projects; Assist in strengthening the networking and management of animal programmes and projects housed within IBAR;
    * Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Director.

3. Educational qualifications:

Candidates must hold a degree in animal and/or a relevant Social Science discipline, with a postgraduate diploma in animal science and/or project management. A relevant Masters level qualification will be an advantage.

4. Work experience:

At least five (05) years of experience in the field of livestock development with 3 years in project management, implementation or monitoring.of which 2 years should be at a senior level.

5. Other relevant skills:

    * Excellent drafting and reporting skills; and
    * Good command of Computer literary.

6. Language requirement:

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

7. Age requirement:

Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.

8. Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be made for 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 (2) years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.

9. Gender Mainstreaming:

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

10. Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

    * A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
    * A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
    * Names and contact details (including e-mail address) of three references;
    * Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

11. Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 27,892.00 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 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be received not later than 2nd January 2011 and should be addressed to:

AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org