Logistics Officer - African Union

Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2015

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: LOGISTICS OFFICER - (PSOD)

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 African 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 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 Logistics officer.

1. Post

Job title: Logistics officer

Grade: P2

Supervisor: Chief of Mission Support

Duty Station: African Union Commission, Addis Ababa

2. JOB PURPOSE

To assist in the provision of logistics and integrated support to all missions, including the issue of assets (vehicles, computers, stationery, bulk supplies of water, fuel products and foodstuffs).

3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the provision of expert advice on logistical support to the missions;
• Assist in the preparation of logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for missions;
• Prepare contingency plans and logistics preparedness reviews
• Ensure the provision of supplies and equipment for the Peace Support Missions.
• Develop policies, guidelines, Standard Operational Procedures and manuals for AU Peace Support Operation Missions.
• Monitor, assess and keep senior management informed of the quality, efficiency and timeliness of logistical operations;
• Ensure the provision of supplies and equipment for the PSOD Logistics Depots in Addis Ababa.
• Contribute to the development of support concept and plans for PSOs.
• Conduct Pre-deployment Visits (PDV) to different Troop Contributing Countries.
• Participate in the development and management of the AU Continental Logistics Base.
• Manage the provision of supplies for the PSOD
• Supervise the work of the PSOD Senior maintenance officer.
• Supervise the work of PSOD store keeper.
• Carry regular inspection of the PSOD property and logistics depots in Addis Ababa.
• Perform other duties as directed.

4. QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

A University Bachelor Degree in in business administration, supply chain management, logistics operations/management. A higher qualification will be and added advantage.

5 (five) years of progressively professional responsible experience in a related field with Government, NGO, think tank, or similar multilateral, regional or international institution experience in Peace Support Operations is an added advantage.

5. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrable professionalism and leadership abilities;
• Excellent knowledge of international organizations;
• Good communication and planning skills;
• Good computer skill

6. Language requirement

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of second or all of the other working languages would be an added advantage.

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

8. Gender Mainstreaming

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

9. Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US $ 29,287.00 per annum (P2 Step1) plus other related entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum for internationally recruited staff and other allowances in accordance to the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules governing the employment of International Civil Servants of the Union.

10. Least Representative

Countries Candidates from the following least represented countries are encouraged to apply: Eretria, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and Somalia.

11. Application

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 22 May 2015.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resources Management African Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) P.O. Box 3243 Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430 E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org