SENIOR RADIO TRANSMISSION AND BROADCASTING POLICY OFFICER

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 these objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of a new organization structure and the filling of vacant posts.

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of Senior Radio Transmission and Broadcasting Policy Officer

1.  Post

Job Title:            Senior Radio Transmission and Broadcasting Policy Officer

Post Level:         P3

Duty Station:    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Supervisor:      Head of Information Society Division

2.  Major Duties and Responsibilities

a.    To contribute to the elaboration and formulation of policies and regulations, master plan, action plans for the development of programs and projects relating to Radio communications, spectrum Management and Broadcasting technologies

b.    To facilitate implementation, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of projects and programs in Radio Communications and Broadcasting Technologies

c.    To prepare and coordinate studies and research in related fields of Radio communications, spectrum Management and Broadcasting technologies;

d.    To organize and service workshops, seminars and meetings on Radio communications and Broadcasting technologies

e.    To conduct the work of the specialized technical committee and sub-committees on Radio communications and Broadcasting Technologies

f.     To collect data and specific information related to Radio communications and Broadcasting technologies.

g.    To prepare and submit periodic reports on activities and specific missions

h.    To perform any other duty as may be assigned

3.  Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have, a Master Degree in Electrical/electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualification in fields related to Radio communication, spectrum management and/or broadcasting technologies,

Higher qualification will be an added advantage.

4.  Work Experience:

Candidates must have at least 8 years of progressively relevant experience in Radio-Communications, Telecommunications , Information and Communication

Technologies development as well as programme/project management of which a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in Telecommunications and broadcasting; Experience at regional and international levels in radio communications.

Spectrum management and broadcasting issues is desirable.

5.  Other Relevant Skills:

Planning and organising - Proven ability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timely decisions;

Communication - Effective written, oral and presentation skills, particularly ability to draft/present information in a concise and accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.

Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.

Judgment/Decision-making - Good judgment and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact, ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve Unit goals.

Computer literacy: Well-developed IT skills including efficient use of Microsoft office major applications: word processing, spread sheets Excel spread-sheet, Power Point, outlook and spectrum management software. Other important computer applications will be an added advantage.Well-developed ICT skills including efficient use of word processing, spreadsheets and other important computer applications.

6.  Language Requirement:

Proficiency  in  at  least  one  of  the  African  Union  working  languages    (English,  French,

Arabic and Portuguese) is a must have. Knowledge of the other working languages would be an added advantage.

7.    Age Requirement:

Candidates must preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.

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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 be consider as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.

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9.    Gender Mainstreaming:

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

10. Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary or US$15,464.74 per annum), housing allowance (US$14,414.60 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.

The applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 29 January 2013.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)