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 of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve the above objectives, the African Union seeks to fill the vacant position of the Climate Change and Desertification Unit in the Directorate of Rural Economy and Agriculture to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Climate change is having adverse effects in Africa ranging from declining water resources, reduced agricultural productivity, spread of vector-borne diseases to new areas, drop in fish population and increased flooding and heavier rainfall among others. Climate variability lies behind much prevailing poverty, food insecurity, and weak economic growth in Africa. The official goals of the climate change convention
“are to stabilize the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at a level that prevents dangerous man-made climate changes. Climate Change and Development was the sub – theme of the January 2007 Summit held in Addis Ababa. Following the Summit deliberations, the Commission became increasingly involved in the global climate change talks and negotiations considering the vital stakes Africa has in these dialogues; the Commission continues to steer efforts of AU Member States and Regional Economic Communities as well as other stakeholders in dealing with multiple challenges including climate change by engaging both regional and global partners in promoting and defending the continent’s interest.
A landmark Summit Decision was adopted in January 2009, which mandated the AU Commission among other things to facilitate the building of a common Africa Position in preparations for the Fifteenth Conference of Parties (COP15) in Denmark, Copenhagen in December 2009. Subsequently, the July 2009 Summit in Sirte, Libya adopted the recommendation of the decision of thee Executive Committee EX.CL/Dec.500 (XV) Rev. 1 on the establishment of the Climate Change and Desertification Control Unit in the Directorate of Rural Economy and Agriculture.
1.Post :
Post Title:
Administrative Assistant
Grade:
GS/5
Unit:
Climate Change and Desertification Control
Duration:
One (1) year
Duty Station:
Addis Ababa
2.Major duties and responsibilities :
Specifically, the Job holder shall perform the following tasks:
Analyze and maintain an overview of the work of the unit to ensure that timely and administrative support is provided in general and specialized area;
Assist clerical services for the unit;
Prepare and monitor the budget of the unit and supply relevant information to officers in charge of budget execution;
Prepare correspondence, special reports, evaluation and justifications as required for general administrative tasks;
Prepare meetings and follow-up of related decisions for the project;
Maintain policy, confidential and management records;
Make travel arrangements for the officers and perform liaison duties with partners;
Prepare and participate in project meetings and take minutes and/or notes of such meetings;
Assist in taking minutes, preparing briefing notes, mission requests and mission reports and
Preform any other duties as may be assigned in the Climate Change and Desertification Unit
3.Educational Qualifications:
The Administrative/Program Assistant should be in possession of the following Qualifications.
Candidates must have at least a University Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
A broader understanding of Agricultural and rural economy issues will be an added advantage.
4.Work Experience:
At least five (5) years’ experience in related areas.
Work experience for continental or regional body in areas of Agriculture and rural development will be an added advantage.
5.Other relevant skills
Computer literacy;
Ability to work in a team and maintain team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure, and to act with discretion in a politically sensitive environment and to establish good working relationship both with Government authorities and colleagues
Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
Good communication and negotiating skills;
Good planning and organizational skills.
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 on a fixed term contract for a period of two (2) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.
9.REMUNERATION: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 5 0,148.39 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and
US$ 2 1,354.35 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than1st July 2013.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CLIMATE CHANGE AND DESERTIFICATION CONTROL
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