Current Recruitments at African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Tasks

The main tasks of the Project Coordinator will be:

1. Technical supervision and coordination of the overall implementation of the project.
2. Development of mechanisms to promote project implementation, including technical guidance and supervision of project staff, preparation of annual and quarterly workplans, budget and follow-up implementation of project related study reports and recommendations.
3. Organizing and operationalization of project management structure including the project technical committee, project steering committee and internal meetings.
4. Strengthen institutional capacity for adoption and implementation of appropriate tools for effective protection of aquatic biodiversity, fish resources and ecosystems.
5. Support implementation of mechanisms towards community-led actions for climate change mitigation for restoration of critical ecosystems such as wetlands, flood plans, coral reefs for conservation of aquatic biodiversity.
6. Promote adoption of inclusive value chain approach to strengthen conservation of aquatic biodiversity at regional levels in Africa.
7. Promote the operationalization of AU Centers of Excellence in Aquatic biodiversity and Ecosystems.
8. Facilitate coalition building and partnerships in the continent’s blue space.
9. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director of AU-IBAR.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

1. Project coordination and technical implementation of activities facilitated.
2. Institutional capacity strengthened for implementation of appropriate tools for effective protection of aquatic biodiversity, fish resources and ecosystems.
3. Mechanism for community-led action for climate change migration and ecosystems restoration promoted.
4. Inclusive regional value chain for aquatic biodiversity strengthened.
5. The AU Centres of Excellence in aquatic biodiversity in ecosystems operationalized.
6. Coalition building and partnerships promoted in the governance of blue space.
7. Miscellaneous duties performed.

Qualification

The incumbent should have an advanced University Degree in Fisheries Biology and Management, Fisheries Science including research specialization in Fish Population Ecology and Analyses. A PhD degree in either of the above will be an added advantage.

General Experience

1. At least 15 years progressive combined working experience at senior and advisory positions in African fisheries and aquaculture sector at national, regional and continental levels.
2. At least 15 years’ combined working experience in managing and coordinating donor funded projects on fisheries development and management with particular reference to EU, FAO/UN, UNIDO, GEF-World Bank, SIDA, Norway and GTZ Projects.
3. Demonstrated record of formulation or coordinating formulation of national, regional and continental policies or strategies for the sustainable exploitation and management of fish resources, aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems, in Africa.
4. Proven record of conducting or facilitating capacity development of African stakeholders on aquatic ecosystems modelling, productivity patterns and scientific data for informed decision making in African fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy sector.
5. Proven record of formulation of national and continental projects and programmes on fisheries and aquaculture and related disciplines in Africa.
6. Experience in fostering partnerships in implementing on aquatic biodiversity conservation and ecosystems management.

Specific experience

1. Proven record of coordinating formulation of the continental framework on blue economy and associated documents.
2. Minimum of 5 years combined experience in coordinating the implementation of continental strategy for Blue Economy and related projects on conservation of aquatic biodiversity and integrated ecosystems management.
3. Proven record of coordinating and facilitating development of harmonized frameworks for management of transboundary marine and freshwater ecosystems in Africa.
4. Evidence of coordinating development of tools to promote best practices and strengthen regulatory frameworks to minimize impact of external factors or threats to aquatic biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.
5. Proof of record of facilitating establishment and strengthening mechanisms for protection and restoration aquatic biodiversity, ecosystems and conflict restoration.
6. Record of experience of coordinating selection of institutions as African Union Centres of Excellence and their operationalization for research and training on aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems, management fisheries and aquaculture.
7. Record of supporting and facilitating evidence-based decision making by African Union Policy Organ in the adoption of documents related to fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic biodiversity conservation.

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Job Description Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader at AU-IBAR, the incumbent will undertake the following targeted areas of work so as to achieve the objectives of the Project ‘Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in African Blue Economy’:

1. Contribute to the identification and mainstreaming of gender related issues across the project’s activities relevant to aquatic biodiversity and environmental management.
2. Participate in analysis of, from a gender perspective, existing national, regional and local policies, strategies and action plans and elaborate on the added value of gender mainstreaming into national and regional conservation policies.
3. Support the operationalization of the AU endorsed continental strategy for gender mainstreaming in aquatic biodiversity conservation and environmental management in the continent.
4. Contribute to the implementation of the Continental strategy on Nature-based solutions for sustainable aquatic biodiversity conservation, and environment management - ensuring effective community, private sector, women and youth, participation in climate change mitigation efforts, conserving and restoring aquatic ecosystems and fish stocks.
5. Strengthen inclusive Regional Blue Value Chains in selected fisheries and aquaculture undertaken: including actors, enablers, drivers and develop mechanisms for enhancing effective private sector, women and youth engagement.
6. Promote the operationalization of WION-SOF (West Indian Ocean Network for Small-scale Octopus Fisheries (development of strategic plan and annual workplan; and to coordinate support to stakeholders along the value to enhance capacity for improved market access for Octopus).
7. Enhance mechanisms to promote the Private sector and Women’s representation in climate change decision-making institutions at national, regional and continental levels.
8. Identify partners (including NGOs, regional and national institutions) for collaboration to support gender and climate actions in coastal communities.
9. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Project Team Leader.

Academic Requirements

The incumbent should have a Minimum of a Master’s degree in the field of Gender Studies and/or Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Social Science, International Policy Development Studies with focus on Gender considerations.

General Experience

1. A minimum of 5 years of combined relevant work experience in development-oriented institutions, NGOs, UN, AU member states or related international development aid projects in Africa.
2. A Minimum of 3 years of experience in at least one of the sectors (e.g., gender and climate change mitigation programmes; conservation of aquatic ecosystems, integrating gender considerations and women’s empowerment in environmental programming).
3. Proven experience of working with and mobilizing communities in riparian and coastal settlements.
4. Experience working with and/or familiarization of regional economic communities and specialized regional institutions and their roles in enhancing gender integration in regional development agendas, including environmental considerations.
5. Experience in planning, implementing training and facilitating stakeholders’ consultative workshops.

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Job Description Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Project Team leader at AU-IBAR the incumbent will undertake the following targeted areas of work so as to achieve the objectives of the Project ‘Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in African Blue Economy’:

1. Contribute to development of mechanisms, frameworks, guidelines, strategies on conservation of aquatic biodiversity
2. Strengthen capacity for sustainable exploitation, utilization and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa blue economy sectors
3. Support capacity on and implementation of tools and measures, including marine protected areas, for effective restoration of degraded aquatic habitats and depleted aquatic biodiversity
4. Promote mechanisms and strengthen capacity for regional cooperation on monitoring, control and surveillance systems (MCS) for the sustainable exploitation, utilization and protection of aquatic biodiversity in Africa blue economy
5. Support to enhance mitigation measures and climate action to minimize climate impact on aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems
6. Support to enhancing awareness on control and mitigation of the impacts of plastic pollution in Africa
7. Support capacity development of AU member states and regional institutions on implementation of continental instruments related to aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems conservation
8. Identification and development of new initiatives or projects for sustainable blue economy development
9. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Project Team Leader

Academic Requirements

The incumbent should have a minimum of Masters of Science degree in disciplines related to aquatic biodiversity and conservation; aquatic ecology, or in environmental sciences

General Experience

1. At least 5 years combined working in national institutions with regards to African blue economy sectors particularly in the areas of aquatic biodiversity conservation in Africa
2. Evidence of familiarization of functions of regional economic communities and specialized regional institutions with mandates in blue economy related disciplines
3. Record of working in multidisciplinary project related to aquatic resources management and environment
4. Experience in planning, implementing and facilitating stakeholders’ consultative workshops on conservation of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems management in the continent
5. Evidence of developing strategies for mitigating climate change and plastic pollution in Africa’s aquatic ecosystems

Specific Experience

1. Record of familiarization of challenges, opportunities and status of national and regional capabilities for effective protection of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems
2. Evidence of experience in capacity building and institutional strengthening for effective Monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS systems for combating IUU fishing, aquatic biodiversity conservation and environmental protection;
3. Evidence of supporting AU member states to strengthen regulatory frameworks for control and mitigating the impact of negative externalities (including coastal tourism, mining, oil and gas) against aquatic biodiversity and environment
4. Evidence of in-depth understanding and promoting implementing of essential tools for sustainable conservation of aquatic biodiversity and ecosystems at national levels and in transboundary context,
5. Record of experience in formulation of governance frameworks, guidelines, knowledge products and strategies related to aquatic biodiversity and environmental conservation
6. Evidence of working experience in similar or related position for at least 3

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Job Description Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Project Team leader at AU-IBAR the incumbent will undertake the following targeted areas of work so as to achieve the objectives of the Project ‘‘Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in African Blue Economy’’.

1. Provide technical support relating to the Legal, Policy and Institutional aspects of the Project;
2. Strengthen capacity for effective participation of African stakeholders in Continental and Global Fora on aquatic biodiversity and environmental management;
3. Support to drafting of MoUs, Protocols or Agreements for Regional cooperation on transboundary issues in shared aquatic ecosystems for biodiversity conservation and environmental management;
4. Strengthen Continental capacity on prioritized Global Instruments relevant to aquatic biodiversity, climate change mitigation and environmental issues for informed decision making on implementation, domestication or ratification;
5. Strengthen Continental capacity on prioritized Continental and Global fora for effective participation of African stakeholders for African coordinated position;
6. Support the coordination and participation of African Union stakeholders to identified Continental and Global fora related to aquatic biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and environmental management for informed decision making on ratification, domestication and implementation,
7. Support to strengthening capacity development and implementation of relevant transboundary tools for conservation of aquatic biodiversity and environment management :
8. Support to enhancing capacity of stakeholders along identified regional value chain for aquatic biodiversity: and,
9. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Project Team Leader.

Academic Requirements

The incumbent should have a Minimum of a Master’s degree in Marine or Ocean Policy, Conservation Biology, Environmental Sciences. A qualification in Public Policy or Law will be an added advantage.

General Experience

1. Record of working experience with and/or familiarization with Regional Economic Communities and specialized Regional institutions with mandates related to management of aquatic biodiversity and environmental management;
2. Familiarization of Continental and Global Instruments related to aquatic biodiversity and environment;
3. Experience in formulation or supporting formulation of Policies, Strategies, Frameworks, regulations to support governance of transboundary aquatic ecosystems in Africa; and,
4. Experience in promoting harmonized frameworks for management of transboundary aquatic ecosystems
5. Record of familiarization with and knowledge on Continental and Global Fora related to aquatic biodiversity and environmental governance.

Specific Experience

1. Record of experience in drafting MOUs, Rules of Procedures, Legislations at National and Continental levels in Africa;
2. Proven record of supporting effective participation of African Union stakeholders in Continental and Global fora for coordinated African positions
3. Experience of supporting development of mechanism and capacity building of AU Member States and Regional institutions in negotiation skills for effective participation in Continental and Global initiatives;
4. Evidence of collaborating with regional institutions to support AU Member States to formulate harmonized strategies for rational management of transboundary freshwater and Marine ecosystems
5. Evidence of publications of issues of domestication of relevant Global Instruments on aquatic biodiversity conservation.

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Tasks

1. Organization and management: maintaining the office calendar of activities
2. Travel and conference arrangements: making hotel and travel bookings and preparing travel documents for the office staff, making budgets for workshops and meetings and sharing it with finance team and assist with the Organization of conferences, workshops and meetings (physical and zoom meetings)
3. To provide administrative support, drafting correspondences; support to production of meeting documents, reports, minutes and other documentations, dissemination to stakeholders and partners
4. Maintain inventory of key stakeholders of the project, liaising with relevant stakeholders, sector's associations etc. with regards to specific assigned tasks
5. Filing and archives: maintaining accurate and tidy files, electronic filing and archiving system and filing indexes
6. Keep record of project staff contracts
7. As may be required, to support procurement activities, financial issues of the project working in close collaboration with the procurement and finance staff
8. Assisting in preparation of reports, presentations, tables, lists, statistics and diagrams
9. Monitoring completeness and timelines of documentation and inputs for the development of reports;
10. Follow-up on progress of studies outsourced to consultants (including Centres of Excellence) for timely delivery
11. Communication: dispatching and receiving mails (including emails and faxes), maintaining accurate records of all communication including all outgoing truck calls
12. Equipment: cooperating with the relevant services in AU-IBAR, assisting with the procurement of equipment, their maintenance and keeping the same in good working.
13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

The successful candidate should have a Bachelors' degree in Administration or related disciplines including procurement.

General Experience

The following experiences are required:

1. At least 2 years accumulated experience performing administrative and/or procurement functions at African Union institutions
2. Post-qualification working experience, including internship or consultancy in reputable AU organization or related functions (administrative services), as well as performing human resource related functions,
3. Evidence of working in multi-cultural environment in Africa
4. Working experience in AU member states and /or performing administrative functions for project related activities in AU member states in at least four regions of the continent.
5. Experiences in taking minutes and preparation of meeting reports.

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Objective of the Assignment

The Chartered Accountant/Auditor shall have the following task:

1. Examine if the project was implemented according to the project agreement: inspect infrastructure built, review related documentation, and review documentation of trainings and events. The auditor is not required to form an opinion on the quality of delivery beyond his/her professional competence. They are only required to review outputs and documentation to ascertain the fact of delivery and to form a general opinion on quality and appropriateness within the limits of their ability and competence.
2. Examine the project finances, ascertain that all provisions of the project agreement were followed, the funds have been used as intended, financial documentation complies with the International Accounting Standards, and the financial report prepared by the Project Holder is fair and accurate.
3. Audits must be based on the International Standards of Auditing, and auditors must provide an electronic copy of their certification for carrying out audits (both for their firm and the person in charge of the audit.)
4. In drawing up their certificate, the recognized, independent firm of chartered accountants shall follow the numerically listed structure used for the record of accounts thus providing for the source and disposition statement. The accountants shall explain the auditing mandate they were given and shall give an account of the documents used for the audit of proper use of funds and compliance with the terms of funding. The chartered accountants shall submit their report in English.
5. If the difference between budgeted figures and actual figures is more than 20%, this must be justified separately, unless prior authorization was obtained from the donor.
6. The final audit certificate shall include the financial reports as audited by the auditor and a state of the following (minimum requirement)

The Chartered Accountant /Audit firm shall provide below minimum requirements (qualifications and experience) to carry out the assignment:

1. The Firms Profile
2. Provide the Know your Client (KYC) required document e.g. company profile, registration documents, tax compliance certificate, valid Business/Trade license, PIN certificate, VAT certificate and other statutory documents.
3. Membership in relevant and well-regarded professional bodies e.g. Chartered Accountant, ICPAACCA or equivalent
4. Valid Practicing Certificate issued by ICPAK.
5. Provide evidence of previous assignment demonstrating substantial experience in auditing NGO projects funded by institutional donors such as BMZ, ADH etc
6. Detailed Audit Fee to be charged, showing the breakdown and clearly indicating the applicable taxes like VAT with an audit plan specifying the audit timetable and estimated completion time. HFHK is a tax agent, hence 2% VAT and 5% Withholding tax for professional services will be applicable.