Current Opportunities at African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Tasks

The Pillar Lead – Pastoral Private Sector Market Integration Consultant will be expected to:

• Facilitate the integration of pastoralists into formal livestock markets (local/export)
• Promote stakeholder engagement, coordination and capacity building
• Promote value addition across pastoral livestock supply chain
• Promote enhanced investments in pastoral livestock sector
• Support project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, project resource management, documentation and information sharing

The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:

Project implementation and management

• Lead the pastoral sector landscape, profiling and market analyses to identify priority private sector partners, investment and marketing opportunities in target geographies / countries
• Lead the development and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for pastoral and private sector engagement, and strengthening their integration in the livestock markets
• Coordinate the National Market Integration Pillar groups activities.
• Support the development and management of a database on pastoral marketing-chain.
• Design and lead the implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting the integration of pastoral private sector into the livestock markets.
• Explore and advocate for the use of innovative technologies and digital solutions to enhance market access and integration for pastoralists.
• Contribute to Platform governance and management as a member of the Platform Management Committee (PMC)

Stakeholder engagement, coordination and capacity building

• Facilitate coordination among various pastoral market stakeholders, including pastoralists (producers), private sector entities, pastoral associations, collective initiatives; NGOs and government agencies; RECs, international partners and development agencies, to ensure seamless operations of the platform.
• Engage in advocacy and communication activities to raise awareness of the importance of pastoral integration into livestock markets.
• Facilitate public-private dialogues and develop collaborative business-opportunity proposals for mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations
• Provide technical assistance on sustainable and inclusive business models for pastoral livestock sub-sector.
• Identify capacity building needs and programs for pastoralists, private sector entities, and other stakeholders to enhance their understanding and engagement in the market integration process, and partnership development.

Monitoring and evaluation, and reporting on project implementation

• Contribute to the development and operation of a robust M&E frameworks to track progress, measure impact, and identify areas for improvement in market integration initiatives.
• Contribute to documentation and information sharing
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

• Comprehensive Action Plan for the Private-Sector-Integration pillar.
• An In-depth analysis of the pastoral and livestock market, identifying opportunities for market integration and potential private sector partnership, in the target countries/geographies.
• Private sector mapping and profiling for pastoral investment and marketing in targeted geographies / countries
• Comprehensive strategy for strengthening pastoralist integration into livestock markets.
• Mechanism for marketing and investment data collection, analysis, and dissemination
• Periodical progress reports (technical and financial) on project status, implementation, achievements vs. milestone, and challenges/risks.
• Materials for showcasing the private sector investment and engagement in pastoral livestock markets (investment case studies and success stories, successful business model, etc.).
• Documented capacity building need analysis; and training programs and materials for the sector stakeholders in the targeted geographies.

Requirements

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Minimum qualification shall be Bachelor’s degree in livestock production, agribusiness, agriculture / livestock economics, or a related field that provides a strong foundation in pastoral market dynamics, and promoting private sector integration.
• Post graduate degree, in similar fields will be considered as an advantage.
• Certifications in project management applications, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) will be considered as an additional asset, reflecting a standardized knowledge of project management practices.

General Experience

• Demonstrable experience of a minimum five (5) years in managing / implementing projects, with diverse team, preferably in the development sector or related fields, at national, regional or multi-country levels;
• Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders;
• Ability to work in a diverse / multicultural environment.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic contexts, ideally in pastoral communities in Africa.
• Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in dynamic and sometimes challenging environments, ensuring project resilience and success.

Specific Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in implementing and managing development projects, with a strong emphasis on market development, agricultural projects, or related sectors.
• Experience in pastoral or agricultural markets in the African context would be particularly valuable.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in the pastoral and/or livestock sector
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral / livestock sector, with a strong understanding of pastoral and/or livestock marketing, sector actors, challenges, and opportunities
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementing private sector engagement activities, ideally in the context of livestock markets
• Strong analytical skills to navigate complex market systems and identify investment opportunities for integration and growth (e.g., market research, predictive analysis; financial analysis, risk assessment, etc.).

Other Skills

• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external counterparts is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. Proficiency in any other AU official language (Arabic, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) is desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation
• Ability to complete assignments and tasks on time.

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Objectives

• Under the direct supervision of the APMD Platform Coordinator at AU-IBAR, the Administrative Assistant” will work across the platform multi-functional team to support the successful implementation and operationalization of the Platform.

Main Functions

• Project administrative and logistics
• Documentation and recording
• Stakeholder engagement
• Effective communication for knowledge sharing

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and support cross-functional project teams, providing necessary administrative and logistical support to ensure project activities are effectively executed.
• Organize, coordinate and manage the project team’s calendar of activities
• Travel and conference arrangements: organise hotel and travel bookings; prepare requisite travel documents for meeting attendees (internal & external); in collaboration with the Finance team, prepare budgets for workshops and meetings; support the organisation and execution of meetings, workshops and conferences whether virtual or in-person.
• Execute key administrative tasks, such as document management, preparation of correspondence, management of stakeholder’s data, scheduling, logistics coordination, support to preparation of technical documents, meeting reports/ minutes, presentations, tables, lists, statistics and diagrams etc.
• Support day to day operational needs related to stakeholder communication, engagement, and partnership building including supporting the dissemination of relevant documents and materials in accordance with a specific assigned task.
• Assist the knowledge Management expert /officer in the preparation, sharing and dissemination of information and messaging related to pastoral sector marketing
• Assist with the financial tracking, and record keeping on the project expenditure.
• Filing and archives: maintaining accurate and tidy files, electronic filing and archiving system and filing indexes.
• Monitoring completeness and timelines of documentation and inputs for the development of reports.
• Follow-up on progress of studies, outsourced to consultants for timely delivery.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Deliverables

• Provision of administrative and logistical support to cross-functional project teams.
• Organized travel and accommodation arrangements for project-related activities, including meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Effective provision of operational support for stakeholder engagement, including but not limited to meeting coordination and execution, stakeholder outreach, stakeholder communication, etc.
• Accounts of stakeholders convenings and communication such as meetings, workshops, and events organized, including attendee lists, agendas, and outcomes are well maintained.
• An organized digital and physical filing system maintained including correspondence, stakeholder database, records or copies of project reports and outputs, capacity building materials and programs, and copies of procurement processes retained.
• Documentation of regular technical / financial / procurement / capacity building documents and reports outlining the execution of project activities, timelines, budget expenditure and responsible parties.
• Documentation of marketing strategies and materials related to pastoral sector.

Duration

• The duration of this consultancy is Six (6) months, which may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Location

• The Consultancy will be based in AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya and will be required to maintain the AUC office hours.

Remuneration

• The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to GSA-5 on the AUC Salary Scale and shall not exceed US$ 1,888 per month.
• The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.

Supervision

• The Consultant will work under the technical supervision of the project coordinator and the administrative supervision of the Senior Human Resources and Administration Officer in AU-IBAR.

Requirements

Qualifications

• The successful applicant should have a minimum of a first level university degree in administration, social science or gender studies or a related field.

General Experience

• At least two (3) years cumulative experience performing administrative or related functions in an international organization or multi-cultural environment.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working in international organization or multinational firm with operation and projects implemented in multiple countries.
• Experience in taking minutes and preparation of meeting reports.
• Post-qualification working experience, including internship or consultancy in reputable African organization / firm or related functions (administrative services), as well as performing human resource related functions.

Specific Experience

• Minimum of Three (3) years of progressive work experience in project administration, for donor funded projects in multiple-national organization. Priority will be accorded to applicants who have demonstrated experience in projects that incorporate gender dynamics and/or marketing activities.
• Previous experience in supporting project/program operation and implementation. Priority will be accorded to applicants with experience in project / programs supporting agriculture / livestock or pastoral sector.
• Demonstrable experience in planning technical workshops and meetings involving stakeholders at continental, regional, and national levels in Africa.
• Experience in conducting inventories, filling and documentation of activities / reports in issues relating to administration and procurement, as well as maintaining database on relevant stakeholders.
• Record of experience in liaising or communication with African stakeholders.

Other Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in administrative and clerical work is required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external counterparts is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, or more of AU Official language
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Proficiency in one AU official languages; second language will be considered as an advantage.
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office, MS word, Excel, PPT, Outlook.

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Objective

• For the implementation of this project, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a Pillar Lead Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert. Under the direct supervision of the APMD Platform Coordinator at AU-IBAR, the “Pillar Lead - Data Ecosystem and Diffusion Expert” will contribute to the implementation and sustainable operationalization of APMD-Platform, focusing on the “Functional Data Ecosystems and Diffusion” activities, such as, building data management capacities among key national stakeholders, and drive scaling of livestock identification and traceability systems; to inform and optimize pastoral sector transformation policies, investments, and interventions.

The main functions to be undertaken will be:

• Data management strategies development and implementation
• Data standards, and Quality Assurance
• Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
• Data Technology and Innovation
• Market assessment, analysis, and market information integration
• Capacity building

Key Responsibilities

Project implementation and management

• Facilitate assessment to identify key data ecosystem gaps in pastoral sector in the targeted geographies or countries and across Africa
• Lead the design and implementation of data-gaps-driven priority interventions to support the strategic objectives of the African Pastoral Markets Development Platform, ensuring on-time delivery, within platform scope, and budget.
• Support data ecosystem key stakeholders mapping and profiling and promote their engagement
• Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for enabling functional data ecosystems and information diffusion in the pastoral sector in the targeted geography.
• Support the establishment and operationalization of a pastoral data management platform and data ecosystems for the pastoral sector.
• Lead, mentor, and support the National Data Pillar Working Groups, ensuring cohesive and effective operations towards informing and executing data pillar goals

Information and Knowledge Sharing

• Coordinate data management and promote knowledge sharing among the platform stakeholders.
• Provide input and feedback on implementing countries in relation to sustainable functional data ecosystems and information diffusion in the pastoral sector.
• Identify and advocate for innovative data technologies and methodologies that can bridge pastoral sector data gaps, promote the implementation of solutions, and enhance the platform's impact on African pastoral markets.

Training and Capacity Building

• Coordinate designing and delivering capacity building programs and materials, on pastoral data management, for both the platform staff and pastoral stakeholders.
• Enhance partnerships with academic institutions, tech companies, and other organizations to enhance the platform’s capacity-building initiatives.
• Oversee engaging and capacity building of the national pillar team members for ensuring skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.

M&E Reporting, Resource Management

• Produce monthly and quarterly project implementation reports, analyzing pastoral sector data and tracking progress based on KPIs.
• Manage data ecosystem risks and challenges, developing contingency plans to address potential issues promptly.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a robust M&E framework for data pillar activities.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and sharing, respecting privacy and confidentiality norms.
• Contribute to the articulation of the long-term exit strategy for the platform sustainability.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisiors.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

• A comprehensive strategy for data ecosystem strengthening and efficient information diffusion in the pastoral sector of the targeted countries/ geographies and beyond.
• A comprehensive pillar activity implementation plans for the national data pillar teams, including skills assessment, capacity building programs, career progression paths.
• A map and coordinated-action plans, on data ecosystem, for the key partners / stakeholders / actors in the pastoral livestock marketing chain at national and regional levels in IGAD, ECCAS and ECOWAS
• Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Frameworks for engaging various stakeholders, (including pastoral communities, market actors, and regulatory and development partners).
• A functional Data Sharing Platform for stakeholders networking and promoting investment and marketing of pastoral livestock.
• Regular/periodical Pastoral Market Analysis Reports to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges within pastoral markets, informing strategic decisions.
• Roadmaps for data-driven innovation within the platform, identifying opportunities for leveraging new technologies and methodologies in data collection and analysis.
• Capacity Building Programs and materials tailored to the needs of the data pillar teams and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and application of M&E indicators on data ecosystem and diffusion.

Duty Stations

• The Expert will be based in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya with travel on specific assignments agreed with the AU-IBAR Management.

Duration

• The duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract may be renewed subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Remuneration

• The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale and shall not exceed US$ 5,303 per month.
• The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.

Supervision and Reporting

• The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.

Requirements

Academic and Professional qualifications

• The consultant should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. Post graduate degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.

General Experience

• Demonstrable experience of a Minimum five (5) years in managing and/or implementing projects, preferably in the development sector or related fields at national, regional or multi-country levels;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, or more of AU Official language.
• Ability to work in a diverse / multicultural environment.
• Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in dynamic and sometimes challenging environments, ensuring project resilience and success.

Specific Experience

• Demonstrated experience of Minimum five (5) years in managing agricultural / livestock or pastoral sector data with strong understanding of sector data ecosystem, methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing / developing or implementing data management strategy/policy on national, regional or multi-national levels.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills; database management skills, and data storage systems, utilizing their specific tools (e.g., SQL, Oracle; HDFS, S3, etc.); ideally in the context of the agricultural / livestock or pastoral sectors data.
• Statistical analysis skills and proficiency in utilizing related analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
• Skills in managing market data and information.
• A background in designing and delivering capacity building / training programs, especially related to data management.

Other Essential Skills and Experience

• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external counterparts is required.
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation
• Ability to complete assignments and tasks on time.

Language

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is desirable.

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Objective

• For the implementation of this project, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a “Project Expert - Knowledge Management” with experience in organizational development and/or social dynamics for behavior Change. The Knowledge Management expert will lead the development and execution of knowledge management and communication activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Platform across pillars and implementing geographies, with specific support to the behavior change of pastoralists for enhancing their integration into livestock markets. The Project Expert - Knowledge Management will work across multi-functional pillars teams to ensure the platform knowledge is effectively captured and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Tasks

The Project Expert, Knowledge Management will be expected to:

• Knowledge messages development and sharing
• Content creation and curation through innovative approaches
• Organizational development and/or social dynamics, and behavior change.
• Management of the project knowledge ecosystem

The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:

• Contribute towards the development and expansion of AU-IBAR knowledge management practices and tools.
• Support the development and dissemination of knowledge and data through enhanced communication, strengthened knowledge products, and enhanced visibility
• Ensure that the knowledge content is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicates to the pastoral sector stakeholders.
• Promote the behavior changes due to knowledge development and sharing /communication, towards integration in livestock marketing and pastoral transformation.
• Lead the dissemination of knowledge products and publications, such as sector reports, case studies, and other informational materials relevant to the pastoral sector and Platform activities
• Maintain and contribute to updating the APMD-platform information and content management and knowledge sharing platforms.
• Foster online collaboration through support of online “Community of Practice”.
• Liaise with gender experts, women's groups, and partners on gender integration
• Capacity Building for Media
• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations to identify areas of improvement/gaps and ensure the alignment of knowledge management strategies with the platform goals
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

• Comprehensive APMD-Platform knowledge management and communication strategy, with particular focus on behavior change of pastoral communities.
• Functional and user-friendly knowledge sharing and documentation tool / system
• Knowledge products and dissemination
• Published external information resources
• Monitoring and evaluation reports on the knowledge management activities and impact
• Knowledge audits and needs assessments
• Taxonomy and content curation processes

Remuneration

• The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale and shall not exceed US$ 5,303 per month.
• The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.

Supervision and Reporting

• The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and the Senior Knowledge Management Officer under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.

Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Library and Information Science, Communication for Social and Behavior Change, or related fields.
• A post-graduate degree or other qualification in the same or related fields will be considered as an advantage.

General Experience

• Experience working in a multicultural environment and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent drafting, analysis, reporting, communication and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Able to stay update on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Knowledge and Information Management

Specific / Relevant Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in knowledge management and information communication, preferably within the pastoral or livestock sector or agriculture sector
• Proved experience in developing knowledge products like case studies, FAQs, infographics, storytelling, social learning, taxonomy development etc.
• Experience in conducting knowledge audits, gap analysis, needs assessments
• Practical experience with knowledge management software, databases, and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools.
• High competence to conduct and use findings of research, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis to inform project strategies and knowledge management practices.
• Skillful in building and maintaining relationships with project stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community organizations, etc.
• Experience in working with national, regional and/or international organizations on knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings and adapt knowledge management approaches to fit targeted contexts and needs.

Other Skills

• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation
• Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Excellent communicating skills in English language is required. Expert must be able to communicate with influence
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing