European Management Solutions is in the process of identifying 1 expert for the EC tender “African Peace Facility – Technical Assistance Service Contract, African Union and Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms (EMS 4578)”.
Global objective:
The overall objective is to provide the AUC and RECs/RMs with high-quality and timely external expertise for facilitating the implementation of programmes related to the Action Plan of Peace and Security Partnership. A particular focus will be the operationalization of the APSA, via individual long-term assignments.
Required qualifications:
The expert must have a proven abilit to work in the African context and in difficult environments if needed. They must have interpersonal, diplomatic and political skills, and be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team. A good knowledge of EDF procedures and project and financial management can b required for specific assignments.
Qualifications and skills (absolutely required):
• Relevant university educations (Master’s Degree or higher) or equivalent professional experience.
• Computer literate in MS Office, project management software and preferably, accountancy software.
• Fluent in English, solid French,
• Excellent reporting skills (oral and written)
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Medical fitness for duty in Addis Abaha.
Qualifications and skills (desirably):
• Robuste, result-oriented personality with solid experience from working with multi-cultural and multi-professional teams.
• Keen sense of diplomacy and cultural sensitivity.
General professional experience (absolutely required):
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including solid operational experience. Experience in managing EDF financed programmes clear advantage, in particular in African countries.
Specific professional experience (absolutely required):
• Experience in institutional capacity building.
• Experience in Peace and Security in Africa.
• Solid Experience in training and capacity development.
• Experience in financial and administrative capacity building.
Specific professional experience (desirably):
• Previous working experience with APSA – Related institutions.
General remarks:
Please send resumes in English/French/Spanish to employment@europeansolutions.nl under the heading “Senior Programme management Expert: APF-funded programmes (EMS 4578)”. When sending your application please include an indication of your desired remuneration (day-rate). Please also make sure that you include one or more telephone numbers.
Please note that being included in a tender does not yet constitute a job and does not guarantee employment. Please also note that references are appreciated, but cover letters are not.
Because of the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates personally and are unable to accept phone calls related to the position.
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