Purpose of Job
- 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 vacant posts.
- The
Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of
Member States for a position in the Inter-African Bureau for Animal
Resources (IBAR) Nairobi, Kenya
- which
is mainly in charge of being the vehicle for the AU to develop an
appropriate and independent expertise in the area of animal health and
production for the alleviation of poverty of those involved in livestock
farming and food security in Member States.
- The
Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialised
technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue
Economy and Sustainable
- Environment
(DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC). AU-IBAR’s mandate is to
support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries and
wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic
development in the Member States of the African Union (AU).
- The
Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of
Member States for a position at the Inter African Bureau for Animal
Resources, Nairobi, Kenya.
Main Functions
- Provide
technical guidance on the management of projects and programmes in the
IBAR office.
- Promote
internal best practices concerning AU-IBAR’s, monitoring and
evaluation.
- Represent
AU-IBAR in strategic meetings at Continental, Regional and Member States
levels.
- Devise
and implement the work programme of AU IBAR so as to ensure it provides
the Annual Management plan and the monitoring and evaluation capacity
required.
- Participate
actively in the management of IBAR along with the other members of the
management team.
- Oversee
and manage the Project and Programme team and provide a proactive and
dynamic framework for the work of the staff of the team.
- Review
relevant documents and reports, identify priorities, problems and issues
to be addressed and propose corrective actions.
- Liaise
with relevant parties, identifying and initiating follow-up actions.
- Develop,
implement and evaluate projects.
- Direct
subordinates in programmes and projects development, implementation,
monitoring and assessment.
- Undertake
pperiodic appraisal of staff under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate
the preparation of AU- IBAR’s Annual Management plan.
- Provide
technical support & build capacities of AU-IBAR staff on Monitoring
and Evaluation.
- Facilitate
development and operationalisation of M&E plans for all AU-IBAR
projects and programmes.
- Oversee
the establishment, operationalization and management of an integrated
Performance.
- Institutionalize
Results-based Management (RBM) within AU-IBAR.
- Work
closely with African Union (AU) Member States and Regional Economic
Communities (RECs) in supporting projects and programs monitoring and
evaluation.
- Coordinate
and facilitate the tracking and monitoring of project performance at
Member States
- Prepare
and disseminate regular monitoring and evaluation reports.
- Oversee
the development of AU-IBAR annual budget Facilitate the development and
implementation of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan.
- Participate
in the mobilization of extra-budgetary resources.
- Oversee
the development and implementation of a knowledge management system to
support the improvement of quality program, project or policy development
and delivery.
- Consolidation
and preparation of AU-IBAR Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports.
- Perform
any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director.
Academic
Requirements and Relevant Experience
- University
Master’s Degree in Project Management or related social sciences with
seven (7) years of relevant working experience in continent-wide
projects`s developing
- and
implementation or programmes planning and management, with at least three
(3) years at a managerial/supervisory level. Experience in strategic
planning, monitoring, data collection and analysis techniques in
quantitative and qualitative analysis,
- stakeholder
relationship management and capacity for partnership and network
building.
OR
- University
Bachelor Degree in Project Management or related social sciences with 10
years of experience out of which 3 years of experience at a supervisory
level in continent-wide projects or programmes management. Experience in
strategic planning,
- monitoring,
data collection and analysis techniques in quantitative and qualitative
analysis, stakeholder relationship management and capacity for partnership
and network building.
- PhD
in the relevant subject is an advantage.
- Certification
in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMP, etc.) is desirable.
- Proficiency
in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an
added advantage
Required Skills
- Excellent
writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail, accuracy, and
consistency.
- Strong
knowledge of the subject matter, industry trends, and best practices,
preferably with experience of planning and implementing animal/
agricultural sector
- Ability
to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Leadership
and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal
and external stakeholders.
- Creativity
and innovation, with the ability to generate new ideas and
approaches
- Well-developed
computer skills including MS teams and outlook applications, data
analysis and presentation tools, and project` s planning, monitoring and
reporting tools are required.
How to Apply
