Head of Regional Office, African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE)

Job Title: Head of Regional Office, African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE)

Position Level: P5

Duty Station: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Supervisor: Head, NEPAD Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (NSTIH)

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Head of Regional Office, African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE).

Under the supervision of the Head of the Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (NSTIH) of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) or his/her delegate, the Head of Regional Office, African Biosafety Network of Expertise will work across multiple ABNE domains and will be responsible for the project management, program planning and coordination, prioritization, resource mobilization and financial management.  S/he will be responsible for the oversight and reporting related to the day-to-day operation of ABNE Network activities in compliance with the NEPAD Agency policies and procedures. S/he will actively work and liaise with personnel from Michigan State University in implementation of the NEPAD/ABNE programme.

Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 02 November 2015 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 1234; Halfway House; Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org; rebeccao@nepad.org

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