NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA or NEPAD Agency) is implementing a new organizational structure approved by the African Union at its 19th Assembly. This is one of the outcomes of the integration of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) into the African Union (AU) processes and systems. To this end, it is looking for exceptional individuals with extraordinary skills and competencies as well as track records of delivering excellent work in an international organizational setting.
The Agency hereby invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the following positions in its new organizational structure:
POSITIONS: HEADS OF DIVISIONS (P5)
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/16
- Job Title: Senior Coordinator, Coordination Division, Office of the CEO
- Position Level: P5
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/17
- Job Title: Head, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division, Office of the CEO
- Position Level: P5
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/18
- Job Title: Head, Capacity Development, Capacity Development Division, Office of the CEO
- Position Level: P5
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/19
- Job Title: Head, Programme Development, Programme Development Division, Directorate of Programme Development, Implementation and Coordination (PDIC)
- Position Level: P5
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Director, PDIC
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/20
- Job Title: Head, Programme Implementation and Management Division, Directorate of Programme Development, Implementation and Coordination (PDIC)
- Position Level: P5
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Director, PDIC
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/21
- Job Title: Head, Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division, Directorate of Administration, Finance and Human Resources (AFHR)
- Position Level: P5
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Director, AFHR
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/22
- Job Title: Head, Human Resources Management Division, Directorate of Administration, Finance and Human Resources (AFHR)
- Position Level: P5
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Director, AFHR
JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL P5-LEVEL POSITIONS
Required Skills and Competencies: All positions require extensive knowledge of NEPAD programmes and Africa’s development, including the priorities and challenges facing African countries and the regional economic communities as well as strategies and policies of development partners towards Africa. Good management skills and experience in the cultivation of stakeholders and mobilization of resources are very important.
The successful candidates are expected to possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a teamwork orientation and ability to interact harmoniously and effectively with colleagues from diverse disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures. The incumbents must demonstrate ability to make objective decisions and resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues in a reasonable and mature manner. Also of vital importance are diplomatic skills and the ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations, with tact and emotional maturity without losing composure. High ethical standards, integrity and a deep sense of fairness are competencies required of the incumbents.
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POSITIONS: SENIOR OFFICERS (P3)
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/23
- Job Title: Senior Protocol Officer, Coordination Division, Office of the CEO
- Position Level: P3
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Coordination Division, Office of the CEO
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/24
- Job Title: Senior Communications Officer, Communications Unit, Office of the CEO
- Position Level: P3
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head of Communications, Office of the CEO
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/25
- Job Title: Senior Policy Officer, Knowledge Management, Library & Archives
- Position Level: P3
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/26
- Job Title: Senior Legal Officer, Office of the CEO
- Position Level: P3
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Chief Executive Officer
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/27
- Job Title: Senior Human Resources Development Officer – Organisation and Performance Management, Training and Development
- Position Level: P3
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Human Resources Management Division
JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL P3-LEVEL POSITIONS
Required Skills and Competencies: The successful candidates are expected to possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a teamwork orientation and ability to interact harmoniously and effectively with colleagues from diverse disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures. The incumbents must demonstrate ability to make objective decisions and resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues in a reasonable and mature manner. Also of vital importance are diplomatic skills and the ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations, with tact and emotional maturity without losing composure. High ethical standards, integrity and a deep sense of fairness are competencies required of the incumbents.
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POSITIONS: OFFICERS (P2)
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/28
- Job Title: Finance Officer, Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division
- Position Level: P2
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/29
- Job Title: Human Resources Officer, Payroll & Benefits
- Position Level: P2
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Human Resources Management Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/30
- Job Title: Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Management Division
- Position Level: P2
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Human Resources Management Division
JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL P2-LEVEL POSITIONS
Required Skills and Competencies: The successful candidates are expected to possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a teamwork orientation and ability to interact harmoniously and effectively with colleagues from diverse disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures. The incumbents must demonstrate ability to make objective decisions and resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues in a reasonable and mature manner. Also of vital importance are diplomatic skills and the ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations, with tact and emotional maturity without losing composure. High ethical standards, integrity and a deep sense of fairness are competencies required of the incumbents.
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POSITIONS: SECRETARIES (GSA4)
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/41
- Job Title: Secretary, Coordination Division
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Coordination Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/42
- Job Title: Secretary, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/43
- Job Title: Secretary, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/44
- Job Title: Secretary, Capacity Development Division
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Capacity Development Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/45
- Job Title: Secretary, Programme Development, Implementation and Coordination Directorate (PDIC Directorate)
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Director, PDIC Directorate
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/46
- Job Title: Secretary, Programme Development, Implementation and Coordination Directorate (PDIC Directorate)
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Director, PDIC Directorate
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/47
- Job Title: Secretary, NPCA
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Director, PDIC Directorate
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/48
- Job Title: Secretary, NPCA
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Director, PDIC Directorate
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/49
- Job Title: Secretary, NPCA
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Advisor, Education, Training and Youth Development
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/50
- Job Title: Secretary, NPCA
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Advisor, NEPAD Science, Technology & Innovation Hub
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/51
- Job Title: Secretary, Administrative Services Unit
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/52
- Job Title: Reception/Secretary, NEPAD Agency
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/53
- Job Title: Secretary, Human Resources Management Division
- Position Level: GSA4
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Human Resources Management Division
JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR SECRETARIES
Required Traits, Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent secretarial and office management skills as well as a good understanding of office practices and procedures.
- Excellent writing and work presentation skills, with attention to the aesthetics of documents.
- Ability to work with a team of professional staff and other colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially telephone and public relations skills.
- Good knowledge of the secretarial functions of international organisations and NEPAD Agency.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision be proactive and creative.
- Possession of energy, drive, enthusiasm, commitment and passion for high quality work.
- Good analytical, organization and planning skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Capacity to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
- High level professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
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POSITIONS: DRIVER, OFFICE OF THE CEO AND DRIVERS/MAIL RUNNERS (GSB7)
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/54
- Job Title: Driver, Office of the CEO
- Position Level: GSB7
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Office of the CEO
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/55
- Job Title: Driver/Mail Runner, Administrative Services Unit
- Position Level: GSB7
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/56
- Job Title: Driver/Mail Runner, Administrative Services Unit
- Position Level: GSB7
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division
Vacancy No.: VA/NPCA/12/57
- Job Title: Driver/Mail Runner, Administrative Services Unit
- Position Level: GSB7
- Duty Station: NEPAD Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Supervisor: Head, Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DRIVER, OFFICE OF THE CEO AND DRIVERS/MAIL RUNNERS
NEPAD Agency drivers are responsible for safe transportation of the Agency’s officials and visitors to and from various destinations within South Africa as well as delivery and collection of mails relating to the Agency’s activities. The drivers are supervised by the Head of Finance, Budgeting and Administration Division, except the CEO’s driver who is answerable directly to the Office of the CEO. For efficient use of vehicles, Drivers/Mail runners are expected to maintain a variety of records, such as purpose of trip, trip sheet, time spent at each stop, number of passengers per day, mileage, fuel usage as well as vehicle inspection and maintenance. Work performance is reviewed through observation and review of records of each driver. It is the responsibility of each driver to care for and maintain assigned vehicle, wash and clean the interior and take it to garage for maintenance and repair.
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CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS
Applications must be received not later than Thursday, 28 February 2013 and should be addressed to:
Elna Petersen
People and Change Management
KPMG Services (Proprietary) Limited
Parkview
South Africa
Tel: +27 11 647 8230
Mobile: +27 (0) 827 192 297, (0)795 234 325
E-mail: npca.application@kpmg.co.za
Only candidates who meet the requirements for these positions will be contacted.
NEPAD JOBS AND VACANCIES JAN 2013
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