Programme Coordinator, SADC Regional Political Cooperation Programme (RPC)

SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
REGIONAL POLITICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME

VACANCIES

The SADC Secretariat invites suitably qualified, experienced, innovative, result oriented and self-driven individuals who are nationals of SADC Member States to apply for the following position under the Regional Political Cooperation Programme tenable at the SADC Secretariat Headquarters.

1. Position: Programme Coordinator, SADC Regional Political Cooperation Programme (RPC) – Job Grade 4

Main purpose of the job

To provide leadership of the overall management and effective implementation of the Regional Political Cooperation Programme.

Key result areas

• Development and implementation of multi-annual and annual work plans consistent with the SADC Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (SPME) policy requirements;
• Development of systems and procedures to aid the effective implementation of the programme;
• Effective and efficient management of the programme, including timely mobilization of adequate financial, material and human resources;
• Timely production of periodic reports;
• Assist and advise the Director OPDSC in the overall management of the Contribution Agreement
• Provide leadership in the overall implementation of the programme;
• Conduct periodic assessments of progress and risks to the achievement of goals taking appropriate action where necessary;
• Ensure functional systems and processes are operational for the proper financial and procurement management of the project.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Political Science, Development Studies/Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or a suitably related Social Science or Management discipline

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of general work experience preferably in developing countries.  
• At least 5 years of experience in a management position in the public, private or non-State sectors
• Experience in project monitoring and/or evaluation
• Experience in at least one of the programme’s result areas – governance; disaster risk reduction; conflict management; human trafficking.
• Experience/knowledge of EU programmes/funding systems
• Experience in EU contribution agreements (and/or budget support) is desirable

Skills

• Excellent report writing skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of French or Portuguese would be an added advantage
• Computer proficiency with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, and Power Point and familiarity with data base management programmes.

Tenure of Appointment:

The position is on a fixed term contract up to 30th June, 2017

Remuneration

The SADC Secretariat offers competitive package for all the positions as per detailed below;

Job Grade	Average Package per Annum:
Job Grade 4	US$ 97,812

Submission of Applications

Applications must be submitted to:

The Executive Secretary
SADC Secretariat
P/Bag 0095
Gaborone
Botswana

ATTENTION: Director of Human Resources and Administration or apply to recruitment@sadc.int

Your application should accompany the following:

a) A short covering letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describe how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the position;
b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
c) Certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s);
d) Duly completed SADC Application Form.

Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications supporting your applications on the day of your interview.

Gender Mainstreaming

SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from female candidates.

Closing Date: 30 October 2015:

If you are result oriented, you have passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the competencies to meet the new challenges, submit your application now!!!

Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Should you not hear SADC Secretariat within four weeks after closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Attachments:

• SADC Employment Application Form - English
• SADC - Employment Application Form - French.doc
• SADC Employment Application Form - Portuguese.doc
• Advert - Program Coordinator RPC - English - Final.docx
• Advert - Program Coordinator RPC - French - Final.docx
• Advert - RPC Program Coordinator - Portuguese - Final.docx