The African Union Commission’s specialized
technical office for the promotion of
agricultural research for development in
semi-arid Africa (SAFGRAD) has been reinstitutionalized in 2003 as one of the
technical offices under the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture of the AUC. It is
based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Its mission is to advance agricultural and
rural development within the semi-arid zones of Africa. It has the mandate of facilitating
the advancement of agricultural research, technology transfer and dissemination for
the development of livelihoods in
semi-arid zones of Africa. It designs and implements
programmes and projects in accordance with this mandate.
The Commission of the African Union invites
applicants who are citizens of Member
States for Consultancy service/SAFGRAD
Office in the Department of Rural Economy
and Agriculture for the following position.
Post title: Consultant for Network on the promotion
of sustainable agricultural farming systems in the Semi Arid Zone of
Africa
Post level: P3 step 5
Duty Station: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Immediate Supervisor: Coordinator, AU/SAFGRAD
2. Major duties and responsibilities :
The United Nations General Assembly
established the UNCCD in order to effectively
address the threat of land degradation at
global level. In 2002, the World Summit on
Sustainable Development (WSSD) recognized
the UNCCD as the international
instrument for sustainable development and
the United Nations General Assembly
declared 2006 the International Year of
Deserts and Desertification (IYDD) to further
help prevent the exacerbation of desertification
around the globe. The main operational
instruments of the CCD are: the national, sub-regional and
regional action programmes to combat
desertification (NAPs, SRAPs and RAPs).
The RAP is focused on 6 thematic areas:
Integrated management of International
River, lake and hydro-geological basins;
Promotion of agroforestry and soil
conservation, rational use of rangelands and
promotion of fodder crops development;
Ecological monitoring, natural resources
mapping, remote sensing and early warning
systems;
Rational use of rangelands and promotion
of fodder crops development;
Promotion of new and renewable energy
sources and technologies;
Promotion of sustainable agricultural
farming systems
For each thematic area a network of leading
African institutions and agencies involving
all key actors at regional, sub-regional
and national level has been created in order to
facilitate the exchange of information and
development of concrete and innovative
activities in their respective fields. To
coordinate and stimulate their activities,
Institutional Focal Points (IFP) has been
designated for each TPN. AU/SAFGRAD has
been designated as a focal point for TPN6:
Network on the promotion of sustainable
agricultural farming systems in the Semi
Arid Zones of Africa.
2.a.Tasks
i-
Identify institutions and agencies willing to be active members of the
network
ensuring equitable geographical
representation.
ii- Create and maintain a database of all
the members of the network with detailed
contacts
and identify one or more focal person per institution for the network.
iii-
Animate discussions and exchanges between the members of the network
that
will lead to the identification and
development of at least one concrete project
iv- Create the most appropriate mechanism
(web page, virtual discussion groups,
news letters…) where the members of the
network could exchange opinions and
information and ensure such mechanism is
dynamic.
v- prepare a networking manual.
2.b. Deliverables
i- Available database of all members of the
network with relevant contacts details.
ii- Effective and dynamic forum for members
of the network to communicate,
exchange ideas and information.
iii- At least one project document
foreseeing concrete activities pertaining to the
subject of the network developed with the
participation of all members.
iv- Networking manual.
3. Educational Qualifications: Candidates
must have a Master Degree or equivalent
degree in agriculture, Economics,
International Relations, Computer Science or closely related discipline. A Ph.D. Degree will be an added advantage.
4. Work experience requirement: At least
three years of experience in creating
networks ideally at the international
level. Work experience within the theme of the
network is highly desirable.
5. Other relevant skills
Understanding of crop-livestock systems;
Board awareness of the NARS, regional
programs in agriculture and IARCs;
Working knowledge of policy analysis and
development;
Management experience, excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to organize
and motivate others and to work in a
multi-cultural environment;
Excellent report writing and presentation
skills ;
Good communication and negotiating
skills;
Good planning and organizational skills ;
Commitment to personal performance and
self-development ;
Leading and managing change with
integrity, trustworthiness and confidence;
Computer literacy.
6. Language requirement: Proficiency in one
of the AU working languages. Knowledge of one other working languages would be an
added advantage.
7. Age requirement: Candidates must
preferably be not less than 35 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment
will be made for a period of three (3)
months,
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 letter stating reasons for seeking
employment with the AU Commission;
A detailed and updated CV, indicating
your nationality, age and gender;
Names and contact details (including
e-mail address) of three references;
Certified copies of degrees and
diplomas.
Indication of the methodology he/she
intends to use
11. Remuneration: The consultant will get a
lump sum of US$ 7,253.03 per month all inclusive.
The applications must be received not later
than 15 August 2011, and should be
addressed to:
Director of Administration and Human
Resource Management
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: +251-1-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
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