Job Title: Programme
Officer, Biosafety
Officer, Biosafety
Organisation: New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
Funding Source: African
Union (AU)
Union (AU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Vacancy No: NO.VA/NPCA/14/24
Level: P2
Reports to: Director,
African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE)
African Biosafety Network of Expertise (ABNE)
Remuneration: Indicative
basic salary of US$33,030.00 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post
Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,196.80 per annum),
gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules procedures
applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.
basic salary of US$33,030.00 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post
Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,196.80 per annum),
gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules procedures
applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.
About African Union:
The African Union (AU) 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.
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.
About NEPAD:
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a programme of
the African Union adopted in 2001 in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed primarily at poverty
alleviation and promotion of economic growth and sustainable development in
Africa. As a consequence of the integration of NEPAD into the structures and
processes of the African Union, the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
(NPCA) has been established by the Decision of the 14th AU Assembly of February
2010 as the technical body of the African Union, in replacement of the NEPAD
Secretariat. The mandate of the NEPAD Agency is to:
the African Union adopted in 2001 in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed primarily at poverty
alleviation and promotion of economic growth and sustainable development in
Africa. As a consequence of the integration of NEPAD into the structures and
processes of the African Union, the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
(NPCA) has been established by the Decision of the 14th AU Assembly of February
2010 as the technical body of the African Union, in replacement of the NEPAD
Secretariat. The mandate of the NEPAD Agency is to:
- Facilitate and coordinate the
implementation of continental and regional priority programmes and
projects; - Mobilise resources and partners in support
of the implementation of Africa’s priority programmes and projects; - Conduct and coordinate research and
knowledge management; - Monitor and evaluate the implementation of
programmes and projects; and - Advocate on the AU and NEPAD vision,
mission and core principles/values.
Job Summary: The Programme Officer, Biosafety is part
of the African Biosafety Network Expertise (ABNE) mission that provides science
based information and technical support to biotechnology regulatory agencies on
the continent. The incumbent will work with the Director, Kampala Nodal
Coordinator and other Programme Officers of ABNE to provide general advisory
services with regards to biotechnology and biosafety to ABNE, AU member states
and Sub-regional organisations.
of the African Biosafety Network Expertise (ABNE) mission that provides science
based information and technical support to biotechnology regulatory agencies on
the continent. The incumbent will work with the Director, Kampala Nodal
Coordinator and other Programme Officers of ABNE to provide general advisory
services with regards to biotechnology and biosafety to ABNE, AU member states
and Sub-regional organisations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform all aspects of agricultural
biosafety regulatory regime connected with the activities of ABNE. - Offer assistance and required regulatory
support to AU member states and Subregional organizations in the analysis
and formulation of regulatory regime in its broadest sense. - Conduct all other technical activities at
the Kampala node including all publications – Policy Briefs, Newsletter,
News Bulletin and web content in the AU official languages. - Provide guidance and assistance in the
development of sub-regional policies, aimed at enhanced cooperation and
integration in the areas of biotechnology and biosafety. - Actively participate in the mobilization
of resources for the sustainability of ABNE. - Perform other related duties as may be
assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should possess a Master’s
degree in Molecular Biology, Biosafety or related science - At least five (5) years of
post-qualification experience in Biotechnology/ Biosafety issues in
Africa. - Past experience in working with an
international organisation. - Excellent computer literacy skills (e.g.,
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access) essential. - Technically competent, knowledgeable, with
experience in development issues. - Excellent technical competence in handling
biosafety related biotechnology in Africa. - Excellent communication, writing and
editing skills. - Possess the ability to perform multiple
tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and
institutions. - Ability to work under minimal supervision,
be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment. - High level of accuracy, attention to
detail and thoroughness. - Maintain confidentiality at the highest
level at all times. - High level of integrity and
accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm,
commitment and energetic. - Possess the ability to leverage limited
resources and staff for maximum impact. - Creative thinking and problem solving
skills. - Good organisation, planning and time
management skills. - Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Possess the ability to work in a
multi-cultural and multi-national environment. - Ability to work with others as a team and
take direction.
Language requirement: Proficiency in one of the following
(English, French,
(English, French,
Portuguese and Arabic) African Union working languages is a
requirement.
requirement.
Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an
added
added
advantage.
Age: between 25 and 35 years old.
How to Apply:
The complete applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font
11.5. To apply, please submit the following:
11.5. To apply, please submit the following:
- A motivation letter stating reasons for
seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency. - A detailed and updated curriculum vitae
(CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age
and gender. - Three (3) professional referees with good
knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details,
telephone, fax and e-mail addresses. - Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Please address to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 218
Halfway House
Midrand, 1685
Johannesburg
South Africa
Email to: [email protected];
Deadline: Monday, 14th
July 2014
July 2014
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