PATTEC Coordinator - The African Union

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 this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts of Head of Division.

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of PATTEC Coordinator

Job Title: PATTEC Coordinator

Grade: P5

Department: Department for Rural Economy and Agriculture

Supervisor: Commissioner, Rural Economy and Agriculture

2. Major duties and responsibilities:

• Reports to the Commissioner in charge of Rural Economy & Agriculture at the Commission unless directed otherwise by the Chairperson of the Commission. In dealing with Member States, reports to Ministers responsible for Agriculture, Livestock, Health or other line ministries relevant to tsetse and trypanosomiasis control in the affected country
• Is the Secretary to the PATTEC Policy and Mobilisation Committee (a body chaired by the Chairperson of the Commission or by the Commissioner, Rural Economy & Agriculture as the Deputy Chairperson), which guides and oversees the policies and activities of the PATTEC Initiative.
• Is the official Focal Point and spokesperson of the Commission on all issues relating to the tsetse and trypanosomiasis eradication campaign
• Is in regular contact with country Focal Points, Directors, Heads of Departments or Permanent Secretaries responsible for tsetse and trypanosomiasis control in affected countries
• Is in direct contact with all partners in the campaign, including international organisations, development agencies and governments on issues concerning PATTEC, its support and implementation
• Performs all such duties related to the implementation of the PATTEC initiative as the Commission or Member States may assign to him/her, including representing the Commission on issues related to PATTEC
• Assigns work to and supervises all staff posted in the PATTEC Coordination Office
• Assumes all responsibility in the management and functions of the PATTEC Coordination Office
• Prepares reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the PATTEC Coordination Office, in consultation with the Commissioner in charge of the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture
• Undertakes all such work and duties as may be necessary for the effective execution of the functions and objectives of the PATTEC Coordination Office within the framework of the mandate of the Commission in the implementation of PATTEC

3. Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have at least a Master's Degree in a Science, Medicine, Veterinary or Agriculture field from an internationally recognized university or have evidence of other postgraduate training involving research related to tropical disease or pest control. Experience in administration and human resources management and project planning and management will be an added advantage.

4. Work experience

Candidates must have at least 8 years of working experience relevant to agriculture or health policy & strategy development, with direct involvement in project planning, supervision, monitoring, coordination and implementation of which at least 3 years should have been at management level, preferably in an international setting. Knowledge of the African Union policies and programmes will be an added advantage

5. Other relevant skills

• Computer literacy and capacity for computer applications in project management
• Working knowledge of policy analysis and development; and programme/project management, implementation and monitoring;
• Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good communication and negotiating skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Experience in work involving international partners 6. Language requirement Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages, Proficiency of one or several other working language(s) 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 shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract shall be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

8. 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, Madagascar, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and Somalia.

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$ 47,829.00 (P5 Step 1) per annum 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), etc. for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 1 st September 2015.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission