African Union Job Vacancy for SAP ABAP Technical Expert ( SAPABAP03)

Job Title:  SAP ABAP Technical Expert

Grade: P2

NUMBER OF VACANT POSITIONS: One (1)

SUPERVISOR:  IMIS Project Manager.

Directorate:   Administration and Human Resource Management

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2.  Job purpose: 

Under the direct supervision of IMIS Project Manager and the Overall

supervision of the Head of MIS, the SAP ABAP Technical Expert shall be

responsible for Technical Support,  System administration, System

Development and enhancements of SAP System. His/ Her functions shall

also include design and  development of interfaces with other non-SAP

systems. 

  

3.  Major duties and responsibilities:

 General Technical Support to super users and end users.

 Ensuring Security, operation and peak performance of SAP environments.

 System Monitoring and Administration.

 Development and enhancements of customized Reports and programs.

 Development and enhancements of Forms and Smart Forms.

 Development and enhancements of Standard and non standard

Workflows.

 Design, Development and enhancements of Interfaces with Non SAP

Systems.

 Data Migration and Data Uploads.

 ALV Reporting and Dialog programming.

 HR Programming and Reporting.

 Implementation and enhancements of User Exits, BADIs and BAPIs.

 Implementation of OSS Notes.

 Implementation and enhancements of GuiXT Scripts.

 SAP System Enhancements and Modifications.

 Dump and Logs Analysis.

 Participation of in setting objectives, strategies, plans, performance

standards and procedures.  Preparation and updating of Technical documents and procedures.

 Preparation of reports, justifications and Support documentation.

 Conducting Technical training and knowledge transfer to other IT Staff.

 Provides inputs and assistance to other ICT projects.

 Acting as backup for SAP and Oracle DBA, Unix Administrator.

 Performing any other relevant duty/ responsibility assigned.

4.  Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

 Candidates must have at least an advanced university degree in

computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or

related field. 

 A first university degree in combination with qualifying experience may

be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. 

 A minimum of 5 years progressive professional experience in the field

of ICT is required, including at least 3 years of international experience

in information technology, system development and database

management.  

 The candidates must also be SAP ABAP Certified with a minimum of 3

years SAP ABAP and Technical work experience.  

 Experience in HR Programming, SAP Workflows and SAP BASIS is

essential.

5. Other Relevant Skills Required:

- Knowledge and Integration with SAP Modules - FI/CO, HCM, MM.

- Familiarity with Solution Manager Methodology. 

- Development of procedures and  Computerized System design and

implementation skills;

- Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills;

- Excellent computer skills with practical knowledge of and experience in

accounting softwares

6. Language Requirement:

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a

requirement; Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working

languages would be an added advantage.

7.  Age requirement: 

Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old. 8. Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be for an initial period of one (1) year renewable

subject to satisfactory performance and availability of fund. 

9.  Gender Mainstreaming: 

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women

are strongly encouraged to apply. 

10. Application: To apply, please submit the following:

a. A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU

Commission; 

b. A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and

gender;

c. Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three

references;

d. Certified copies of degrees, diplomas, SAP Certificates and other

academic certificates.

11. Remuneration: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum

of US$ 69,392.86 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited

staff, and US$ 57,789.27 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited

staff.

Applications  must be received not later than  18th  August 2011  and

should be addressed to:

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

AU Commission

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

P.O. Box 3243

Fax: 00251-1-525840/510430

E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org