The African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa. By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). AU-IBAR's vision is of an Africa free from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant contribution within the global arena. Founded in 1951 to study the epidemiological situation and fight rinderpest in Africa, AU-IBAR's mandate covers all aspects of animal resources, including livestock, fisheries and wildlife, across the entire African continent, but fills a unique and strategic niche by working at continental and regional levels, with the RECs being key partners.
For the implementation of the Project "Strengthening the Capacity of African Countries to Conservation and Sustainable Utilisation of African Animal Genetic Resources" ' funded by the European Union, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a Team Leader to manage the activities of the project at continental level. The project aims at strengthening the capacity of African countries and Regional Economic Communities to sustainably use and conserve animal genetic resources (AnGR) through institutionalizing national and regional policy, legal and technical instruments and implementing actions that will result in judicious exploitation of AnGR in Africa. This will be achieved through (i) establishing the status and trends of animal genetic resources in West, Central and East Africa, (ii) developing policy frameworks for the sustainable utilization and conservation of AnGR, (iii) establishing national and regional utilization, conservation and improvement strategies and initiatives and, (iv) increasing knowledge, attitude and practice on the use and contribution of livestock to economic growth, food security and poverty reduction.
Job Title: Project Team Leader
Grade: P3 Step 5 (Local/International)
Duty Station: Nairobi
* This position is subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Major duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Animal Production Officer at AU-IBAR, the incumbent shall provide general direction and day to day management of the project. He/she shall report to the Chief Animal Production Officer at AU-IBAR and perform the following tasks:
- Assist the Chief Animal Production Officer to develop working procedures and contractual arrangements with the implementing partners.
- Assist the Chief Animal Production Officer to ensure effective use of the project's human, financial and technical resources
- Coordinate the execution of the programme and follow-up activities implemented at continental, regional and national levels
- Providing technical backstopping to the MS and RECs for the implementation of activities to improve their capacities to support Member States in the Project-related fields;
- Brand the project and liaise with implementing partners, IBAR, steering committee, and all other identified stakeholders during the execution of the project;
- Assure effective communication to all stakeholders on the programme on wider technical issues
- Identify technical or functional problems and implement corrective measures as required
- Propose amendments to assure that project objectives can be met
- Prepare reports according to agreed formats and standards to IBAR, steering committee and donors
- Prepare an annual report on the implementation of the Global Plan of Action to be submitted to FAO
- Assist in organizing steering committee meetings and other technical and coordination meetings
- Perform all other duties as requested by the Chief Animal Production Officer or the Director.
Qualifications
The incumbent will have a university degree in animal science and a post-graduate degree specialization in Animal breeding and Genetics or a closely related field. A PhD will be an added advantage.
Experience
- At least seven years proven working experience in the livestock sector of which 5 years proven experience in animal breeding and genetics.
- At least three years in livestock development projects in management position
- Proven working experience on policy analysis and formulation is highly desirable
- Experience in dealing with senior government and international organization officials.
Skills and competencies
- Diplomacy and good negotiating skills necessary for dealing with senior officials in Government and donor/development organizations;
- Good networking skills and ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions operating in the regions;
- Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work;
- Very strong writing, analytical and communication skills are necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and foster team environment is required.
Language requirement
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Age Requirement
Must be preferably between the age of 35 and 50 years.
Tenure of Appointment
The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3-month probation period. Contract extension will be subject to performance and availability of funding.
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
The lump-sum salary attached to this position is an annual lump-sum of USD 81,397.62inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 67,533.59 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through
the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org
not later than 15 March 2013
the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org
not later than 15 March 2013
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Terms of Reference - Team Leader Genetics
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