Vacancies at African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Purpose of Job

• The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union. The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2024-2028 is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace. Within the framework of the African Union Agenda 2063, the Livestock Development Strategy for Africa (LiDeSA)environed an inclusive and sustainable livestock economy that significantly contributes to Africa’s transformation and growth.
• Small ruminants constitute an important part of the African livestock and represent a key element in food and nutrition security on the continent. Small ruminants are well adapted to the different agro-ecological zones and production systems in which they are reared. Farming small ruminants provide a safety net for women and youth who are vulnerable to socio-economic shocks and disturbances.
• Production, productivity, circulation, trade and marketing of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa are constrained by the presence of high impact transboundary animal diseases. Among those, Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) a viral disease affecting only small ruminants and their wild relatives, is the most sensitive one because of its contagiousness and the fatality rate observed.
• For many years, multiple partners and donors have been supporting various PPR control and eradication in different countries/regions, however, the efforts are still fragmented and inadequately coordinated, achieving limited short-term control of the disease and appear insufficient to hope for an eradication at continental level. Around ten years ago, Rinderpest, a viral disease very similar to PPR but affecting cattle and buffaloes, was successfully eradicated from Africa because of a strong continental coordination that was put in place with the support of the European Union. Now, PPR eradication has become a political objective for the African Union reaffirmed at several occasions. A plan of action and a global strategy has been put in place by the FAO/WOAH joint PPR Secretariat that coordinate the PPR Global Eradication Programme under the umbrella of the GF-TADs.
• AU-IBAR and partners with support of the European Union have developed an Action that aims to define concretely the needs and support for strengthening the continental/ regional actors to respond to the threats of transboundary diseases of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), in particular PPR. The Action will also prepare the governance for coordinating the global PPR eradication in SSA and for coordination at continental level. Finally, the Action will prepare and organize the vaccination strategy needed to eradicate PPR on the basis of the state of play of the various existing initiatives and capacities. 
• This Action should be considered as the first phase to initiate a larger approach to eradicate PPR in Africa in the years to come. It will be used to inform a harmonized continental strategy supported by a theory of change and a comprehensive Business Plan for eradication of PPR. Subsequent implementation phases will entail targeted evidence-based interventions for a time-bound eradication process.
• In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union Commission intends to strengthen its capacity and the Commission therefore, invites applicants who are citizens of Member States of Africa Union for the position of a Communications Officer for the PPR eradication project at the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS) based at the InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR), located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Main Functions

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Regional Animal Health Center (RAAHC)/Livestock desk Officer/Head of Livestock of the RECs and the Coordinator of Animal Health Unit/Team Leader PPR Eradication and the overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR. He/she shall perform the following tasks:
• Coordinate and Supervise the technical implementation of PPR eradication program at regional level;
• Coordinate the development of project activity plans, oversee preparation of project budgets and expenses in accordance with approved budgets, and prepare interim and final activity reports.
• Support REC member states in the implementation of continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa at regional level;
• Strengthen capacities of REC member states to develop surveillance systems at regional and national level;
• Strengthen capacities of REC member states to develop reference diagnostic laboratories at regional and national level;
• Establish and strengthen a system of governance at regional and national level for the implementation of continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa, closely linked to global coordination initiatives ; 
• Support PPR vaccine production units at regional level;
• Prepare, coordinate and organize the vaccination strategy in response to PPR at regional level,
•  Support REC member states eligible for official PPR freedom and their application to WOAH;  
• Strengthen collaboration with project partners, and ensure relevant documentation is in place;
• Liaise with national Chief veterinary Officers and other relevant partners and stakeholders for the implementation of PPR activities as well as develop policies, strategies, knowledge products and advocacy material to prepare country livestock master plan.
• Develop concept notes, project proposals, projects monitoring and evaluation frameworks that are quality assured following RECs Project Cycle/logical framework to attract extra-budgetary commitments as well as identify, appraise and formulate these extra-budgetary commitments.
• Undertake any other official responsibilities as delegated.

Specific Responsibilities

• Carry out an assessment of the status of implementation of recommendations of performance of veterinary services missions, gap analysis missions, veterinary legislation missions and support national veterinary services, develop and implement strategic plans 
• Support member states to develop and utilize TADs and zoonoses preparedness and response capacities
• Generate based-evidences to inform capacity development and PPR risk management (epidemiological systems, regions risk mapping and risk management plan) 
• Promote data sharing and enhance scientific and technical networking at regional level; 
• Undertake mapping of PPR interventions within the region
• Carry out mapping of animal health actors and their intervention areas at regional level
• Support and enhance laboratories capacities in PPR diagnostic;
• Support laboratory capacity to enhance surveillance systems for early warning of PPR outbreaks ; 
• Identify and support PPR vaccine production units at regional level;
• Strengthen capacities of REC member states to develop realistic national strategic plans, policies and legislations aligned with the continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa relevant global instruments;
• Prepare, coordinate and organize the vaccination strategy in response to PPR at regional level;
• Backstop the ARIS manager in the analysis of member states animal health reports and the drafting of the Regional Animal Health Yearbook
•  Contribute to the monitoring and analysis of the state of animal health in Africa and the generation of annual policy briefs 
• Provide advocacy, communication strategies, planning and implementation and social mobilization support to PPR eradication strategy at regional level.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

The incumbent should have a

• Postgraduate University degree (Master's degree) in Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology or Animal Health Economics and Planning from a recognized academic institution.  A PhD qualification in the relevant disciplines will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the public or private sector, in animal disease prevention, surveillance and control for International Organizations, Government or Donors funded Projects relating to Animal Health, TADs control, surveillance and management with in particular PPR control program or research program development or related fields, of which at least 3 years should be at expert level.

OR

• Bachelor university degree in in Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology or Animal Health Economics and Planning from a recognized academic institution and a certificate in project management.  
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressive work experience in the public or private sector, in animal disease prevention, surveillance and control for International Organizations, Government or Donors funded Projects relating to Animal Health, TADs control, surveillance and management with in particular PPR control program or research program development or related fields of which at least 3 years should be at expert level.

Overall

• A certificate in Project Management and Planning is desirable

Required Skills

• Diplomacy and good interactive skills necessary for dealing with senior officials in Government, Regional Organizations, and donor/development organizations;
• Good networking skills and ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions operating in the regions;
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation;
• Sector related project development, management and implementation skills at national, and regional levels;
• Very strong writing, analytical and communication skills are necessary;
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and foster team environment is required.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Insight
• Change Management
• Managing Risk
• Core Competencies
• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• .Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

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Purpose of Job

• The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union. The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace. Within the framework of the African Union Agenda 2063, the Livestock Development Strategy for Africa (LiDeSA)environed an inclusive and sustainable livestock economy that significantly contributes to Africa’s transformation and growth.
• Small ruminants constitute an important part of the African livestock and represent a key element in food and nutrition security on the continent. Small ruminants are well adapted to the different agro-ecological zones and production systems in which they are reared. Farming small ruminants provide a safety net for women and youth who are vulnerable to socio-economic shocks and disturbances.
• Production, productivity, circulation, trade and marketing of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa are constrained by the presence of high impact transboundary animal diseases. Among those, Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) a viral disease affecting only small ruminants and their wild relatives, is the most sensitive one because of its contagiousness and the fatality rate observed.
• .For many years, multiple partners and donors have been supporting various PPR control and eradication in different countries/regions, however, the efforts are still fragmented and inadequately coordinated, achieving limited short-term control of the disease and appear insufficient to hope for an eradication at continental level. Around ten years ago, Rinderpest, a viral disease very similar to PPR but affecting cattle and buffaloes, was successfully eradicated from Africa because of a strong continental coordination that was put in place with the support of the European Union. Now, PPR eradication has become a political objective for the African Union reaffirmed at several occasions. A plan of action and a global strategy has been put in place by the FAO/WOAH joint PPR Secretariat that coordinate the PPR Global Eradication Programme under the umbrella of the GF-TADs.
• AU-IBAR and partners with support of the European Union have developed an Action that aims to define concretely the needs and support for strengthening the continental/ regional actors to respond to the threats of transboundary diseases of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), in particular PPR. The Action will also prepare the governance for coordinating the global PPR eradication in SSA and for coordination at continental level. Finally, the Action will prepare and organize the vaccination strategy needed to eradicate PPR on the basis of the state of play of the various existing initiatives and capacities. 
• This Action should be considered as the first phase to initiate a larger approach to eradicate PPR in Africa in the years to come. It will be used to inform a harmonized continental strategy supported by a theory of change and a comprehensive Business Plan for eradication of PPR. Subsequent implementation phases will entail targeted evidence-based interventions for a time-bound eradication process.
• In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union Commission intends to strengthen its capacity and the Commission therefore, invites applicants who are citizens of Member States of Africa Union for the position of an Administrative Assistant to assist the day to day administrative functions and to handle any procurement related issues of the project at the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS) based at the InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR), located in Nairobi, Kenya

Main Functions

• To provide administrative support, drafting correspondences; support to production of meeting documents, reports, minutes  and other documentations, dissemination to stakeholders and partners
• Organization and management: maintaining the office calendar of activities 
• Maintain inventory of key stakeholders of the project, liaising with relevant stakeholders, sector’s associations etc. with regards to specific assigned tasks 

Specific Responsibilities

• The Admin Assistant will work under the supervision of the Coordinator of Animal Health Unit and the Project Manager of PPR program and the overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR. The Admin assistant will be responsible for planning, implementing and managing administrative and procurement related activities. Moreover, she/he will be responsible for managing communication and accounts related activities.
• She/he will have the following specific duties and responsibilities.

Administrative

• Filing and archives: maintaining accurate and tidy files, electronic filing and archiving system and filing indexes
• 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)
• As may be required, to support procurement activities, financial issues  of the project working in close collaboration with the procurement and finance staff
• Assisting in preparation of reports, presentations, tables, lists, statistics and diagrams
• Monitoring completeness and timelines of documentation and inputs for the development of reports

Procurement

• Assess procurement requirements, prepare procurement plans, draft specifications and initiate procurement process ; 
• Assist to prepare procurement / tender documents for RFQs, RFPs, OTM/ITB etc for NEX procurement;
• Arrange TOC and TEC meeting to evaluate tenders and quotation documents as and when required;
• Check quality of deliverables and ensure that procured items are delivered properly as per specification as well as contract agreement and deal with performance evaluation of vendors;
• Assist to ensure timely procurement of goods/logistical requirement and services through monitoring the procurement progress with the AU-IBAR  Procurement unit and  follow up with vendors;
• Prepare reports on procurement for project management, Line Ministry and others.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by Project Manager and  the Procurement Officer

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

The incumbent should have a

• Bachelor’s degree Administration, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, Business Administration Supply Management, International Business or related/similar fields or any other related discipline.  
• At least Two (2) years accumulated work experience  performing administrative and procurement functions. 
• Or 
• Diploma in Administration, Procurement, Logistics, Business Management, Business Administration Supply Management, International Business or related/similar fields or any other related discipline.  
• At least three (3) years accumulated work experience  performing administrative and procurement functions. 
• Overall -  Work experience in African Union institutions or other intergovernmental organizations will be an added advantage

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in administrative and clerical work is required; 
• Strong administrative and analytic skills along with timely procurement of the goods and services. 
• Ability to maintain records, skills of compliance of the goods & services as well as communication and presentation skills are required. 
• Ability to accommodate cultural sensitivity and respect human rights and gender issues in the workplace. 
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment 
• Computer and internet expertise is mandatory. Ability for establishing and maintaining good working relationships to facilitate work goals. 
• Evidence of working in multi-cultural environment in Africa
• Able to work independently and in a team 
• Computer skills; Microsoft Office, MS word, Excel, PPT, Outlook
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

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Purpose of Job
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union. The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2024-2028 is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace. Within the framework of the African Union Agenda 2063, the Livestock Development Strategy for Africa (LiDeSA)environed an inclusive and sustainable livestock economy that significantly contributes to Africa’s transformation and growth.

Small ruminants constitute an important part of the African livestock and represent a key element in food and nutrition security on the continent. Small ruminants are well adapted to the different agro-ecological zones and production systems in which they are reared. Farming small ruminants provide a safety net for women and youth who are vulnerable to socio-economic shocks and disturbances.

Production, productivity, circulation, trade and marketing of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa are constrained by the presence of high impact transboundary animal diseases. Among those, Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) a viral disease affecting only small ruminants and their wild relatives, is the most sensitive one because of its contagiousness and the fatality rate observed.

Main Functions

• Under the direct supervision of the Senior Animal Health Officer and the overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR. He/she shall perform the following tasks:
• Provide strong guidance on the communication activities associated with the PPR including coordination, advocacy and communication strategies, planning and implementation.
• Work closely with the knowledge management officer, information system officer, the Webmaster and Projects and Programmes Unit (PPU) to develop and/or update and monitor implementation of the institution and individual project communication strategies , based on the AU-IBAR strategic plan and project plans, respectively.
• Provide advocacy, communication and social mobilization support to AU-IBAR programme and PPR programme activities.
• Promote information sharing and communication and assure maximum visibility of AU-IBAR 
• Work with project coordinators to package information that promotes AU-IBAR achievements and meets stakeholder needs through the PPR Programme.
• Guide programme activities needing communication support and proactively seek out achievement and disseminate such in the best communication approach.
• Establish strong linkages with relevant Media/News/Communication outlets, organizations and institutions to enhance AU-IBAR Communication activities and promote learning.

Specific Responsibilities

•  Oversee the PPR communication program and provide advice and guidance on communication and change plans for projects;
• Prepare media briefings and engagements, manage AU-IBAR’s communication with various target audiences, handle social media platforms and liaise with print, electronic and online media.
• Develop and roll-out mechanisms for the broad dissemination of  AU-IBAR achievements and outputs.
• Contribute to content curation and update of the Animal Resources Online Repository and Knowledge Sharing platform, and PPR Programme Microsite. 
• Contribute to promoting collaborative tools that facilitate sharing of ideas, information and knowledge such as the the media online platform on the AU-IBAR Knowledge Sharing platform.  
• Develop and maintain Media relationships between AU-IBAR and relevant media organizations, journalists and science communicators at continental, regional and national levels,
• Draft materials, social media posts and newsletters for publication; and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication for project activities; particularly animal disease control programmes such as PPR and other TADs.Facilitate the usage of communication platforms and tools through regular monitoring of use and conducting training activities for various internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with Senior Knowledge Management Officer to capture and document information and knowledge on animal resources in Africa, such as the reporting of lessons learned and best practices and success stories,
• Develop communication materials, newsletters, and key messages and manage their dissemination widely among AU-IBAR’S target groups through a wide array of online platforms, social media channels, multimedia productions, knowledge fairs and exhibitions, radio, television and media networks.
• Work closely with the Webmaster and the Senior Knowledge Management Officer  to maintain and improve the various information and communication portals and tools. 
• Support AU Member States in advancing good communication practices  to enhance the visibility of animal resources development activities across the continent.
• Prepare and distribute content for the promotion of AU-IBAR products, brand or activities.
• Promote the visibility of project donors and implementing partners on various communication outputs and platforms by working closely with the graphics designer.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
The incumbent should have a

• Bachelor’s degree in Development or Mass Communication, or other related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in areas of communication preferably within a regional,  continental and/or International organization; of which 2 years to be at supervisory level
• Or
• A Master’s degree in in communications or associated qualification with 2 years’ progressive experience within an International or continental organization; of which 2 years to be at supervisory level

Required Skills

• Experience in Development communication activities, media relation, advocacy management, organization of focus groups, public communication and social mobilization.
• Familiarity with development Communication and change management programmes.
• Experience in developing and delivering Communication programmes and packages with and for different stakeholders and partner organisations
• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms, including social media management, content creation, and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and website maintenance to enhance visibility and accessibility of information.
• Experience in the animal resources sector would be an added advantage
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

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Purpose of Job

The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union. The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace. Within the framework of the African Union Agenda 2063, the Livestock Development Strategy for Africa (LiDeSA)environed an inclusive and sustainable livestock economy that significantly contributes to Africa’s transformation and growth.

Small ruminants constitute an important part of the African livestock and represent a key element in food and nutrition security on the continent. Small ruminants are well adapted to the different agro-ecological zones and production systems in which they are reared. Farming small ruminants provide a safety net for women and youth who are vulnerable to socio-economic shocks and disturbances.

Production, productivity, circulation, trade and marketing of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa are constrained by the presence of high impact transboundary animal diseases. Among those, Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) a viral disease affecting only small ruminants and their wild relatives, is the most sensitive one because of its contagiousness and the fatality rate observed.

For many years, multiple partners and donors have been supporting various PPR control and eradication in different countries/regions, however, the efforts are still fragmented and inadequately coordinated, achieving limited short-term control of the disease and appear insufficient to hope for an eradication at continental level. Around ten years ago, Rinderpest, a viral disease very similar to PPR but affecting cattle and buffaloes, was successfully eradicated from Africa because of a strong continental coordination that was put in place with the support of the European Union. Now, PPR eradication has become a political objective for the African Union reaffirmed at several occasions. A plan of action and a global strategy has been put in place by the FAO/WOAH joint PPR Secretariat that coordinate the PPR Global Eradication Programme under the umbrella of the GF-TADs.

AU-IBAR and partners with support of the European Union have developed an Action that aims to define concretely the needs and support for strengthening the continental/ regional actors to respond to the threats of transboundary diseases of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), in particular PPR. The Action will also prepare the governance for coordinating the global PPR eradication in SSA and for coordination at continental level. Finally, the Action will prepare and organize the vaccination strategy needed to eradicate PPR on the basis of the state of play of the various existing initiatives and capacities. 
    
This Action should be considered as the first phase to initiate a larger approach to eradicate PPR in Africa in the years to come. It will be used to inform a harmonized continental strategy supported by a theory of change and a comprehensive Business Plan for eradication of PPR. Subsequent implementation phases will entail targeted evidence-based interventions for a time-bound eradication process.

In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union Commission intends to strengthen its capacity and the Commission therefore, invites applicants who are citizens of Member States of Africa Union for the position of an Administrative Assistant to assist the day to day administrative functions and to handle any procurement related issues of the project at the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS) based at the InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR), located in Nairobi, Kenya

Main Functions

• Collecting, verifying and processing all financial documents related to service contract, technical check of invoices to verify that VAT exemption procedure is respected, administration of resources, and arranging payment orders;
• Maintenance of financial data records (costs incurred, forecast budget, funds remaining); 
• Preparation of requests for payment, requests for contract amendments; 
• Preparation of requests for use of incidentals; 
• Archiving all relevant documentation both, electronically and/or manually; 
• Participation in the  procurement and subcontracting procedures including preparation of related technical documentation; 
• Assisting Operating structures of PPR secretariat  and IBAR during audit missions, reviewing expenditure verification reports drafted by the auditor of the service contract and making comments on financial and contractual matters; 
• Management of RECs, Member states and partners  budget, i.e.: monitoring available funds, reviewing the status of MSs accounts, controlling expenditure eligibility; 
• Prepare TA budget and Budget plans, take care of all the liabilities, controlling expenditures;  
• eligibility and office budget; 
• Contribute to the definition of internal rules for the review of financial progress reports;  Implement and update the  PPR  project database; 
• Assisting the Head of animal health unit  as the Team Leader in preparation and delivering of financial

Specific Responsibilities

• The Finance and Operation Officer will work under the supervision of the Senior Finance officer and the Coordinator of Animal Health Unit and the Project Manager of PPR program; the overall oversight of the Sen the Director of AU-IBAR. The Finance and Operations Officer will report to the Project Manager and S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day financial and operational activities of the PPR project. This includes managing budgets, accounts, procurement, and assets management. The Finance and Operations Officer will also work to support the IBAR in achieving its objectives. She/he will have the following specific duties and responsibilities.
• Manage budgets and ensure that they are in line with the project’s objectives.
• Implement financial and operational policies, rules and regulations of AU and donors namely European Union (EU)
• Coordinate and oversee the financial and operational activities of the project, ensuring compliance with African Union and EUROPEAN Union (EU) rules and regulations
• Prepare and monitor the annual budgets and work plans of the project, liaising with RECs,  MSs and partners
• Provide timely and accurate financial and operational reports to the Project  management and donors, highlighting achievements, challenges and recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the project staffs, regional stakeholders, donors and other partners, representing IBAR relevant meetings and forums
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, ensuring adherence to internal controls and audit recommendations
• Support IBAR  in resource mobilization, proposal development and grant management
• Provide technical guidance and capacity building to the IBAR staff on financial and operational matters
• Prepare financial reports and ensure that they are accurate and timely.
• Administer accounts and ensure that payments are made on time and in accordance with AU policies, rules and regulations.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure that goods and services are purchased in a cost-effective manner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the AU-IBAR Director or his/her designate.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

The incumbent should have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field with at least five (5) and relevant work experience in financial and operational management of complex projects or programs, preferably in the animal health or development sector. 
• Experience with financial management software, procurement procedures and facilities management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in budgeting, accounting, reporting, auditing, procurement, human resources, and logistics management.
• Familiarity with AU policies and procedures, donor regulations (such as EU, ADB, USAID,etc). 
• Or
• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field is required with 2 years’ progressive experience with financial management software, procurement procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in budgeting, accounting, reporting, auditing, procurement, human resources, and logistics management.
• Familiarity with AU policies and procedures, donor regulations (such as EU, ADB, USAID,etc). 
• Experience in supporting  operations  procurement and financial activities of  donor  funded projects in Intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations
• Experience in conducting inventory or stock taking of issues relating to finance and procurement activities
• Overall: A professional certification (such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of the animal health sector is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and accounting software (such as QuickBooks, SAP, etc.)is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and/or French. Knowledge of other African Union working languages is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region and to other locations as required..
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

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Main Functions

• Under the direct supervision of the APMD Platform Coordinator at AU-IBAR, and the overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR. The Project Expert for “Strengthening and diffusing functional data Ecosystems” will lead the design and implementation of activities aimed at supporting the accurate collection, organization, and utilization of data to inform and optimize pastoral sector policies, investments, and interventions. He/she shall perform the following tasks:
• Support strategic planning and project implementation
• Support planning, implementation and reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual project progress
• Lead market research data collection, analysis, and reporting in target geographies
• Lead data assessment and management of the Pastoral Livestock Marketing Chain in the targeted geographies.
• Support capacity assessment and developing and delivery of Training and capacity building activities / products
• Promote availability, accessibility and utilization of data on investment in pastoral livestock marketing chain
• Assist project coordinator to Prepare Annual work plans, and budgets 
• Assist the project coordinator to collect, collate and disseminate data / information on all aspects of promoting pastoral livestock marketing chain.
• Promote Pan-Africa pastoral livestock data stakeholders’ engagement and coordination
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation, resource management and reporting on status of project implementation on the data pillar.
• Assist in preparation of AU-IBAR APMD Annual project / Programme action plans, budget and implementation progress reports 
• Assist in co-ordination and liaison with Member States Data National authorities, Regional Economic Communities, Inter-Governmental and International Organizations/partners on matters of pastoral livestock data
• Assist in strengthening the networking and management of pastoral livestock data stakeholders 
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the project coordinator and AU-IBAR Director.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic planning :

• Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for enabling functional data ecosystems and data diffusion in the pastoral sector in Africa 
• Support planning for sustainable data infrastructures and systems at targeted geographies unscalable to the Pan-Africa level
• Provide input and feedback on country strategic planning related to strengthening data ecosystems and data diffusion
• Contribute to high-level Platform strategic planning, governance, and project management as key member of the Platform Management Committee (PMC)
• Project implementation and management for data ecosystem development :   
• Facilitate research to identify key data ecosystem gaps in pastoral sector 
• Build Platform expertise on frameworks, methodologies, tools, etc. that enable data ecosystems and diffusion (e.g., Livestock Marketing Information System, LMIS, Resource Management Information System, livestock identification and traceability system, LITS, etc.) 
• Support the identification and adoption of effective Knowledge Sharing Hub(s) / platform(s), KSH for pastoral livestock data collection, analysis, diffusion and utilization among policy makers, value chain actors, and other key stakeholders 
• Enhance continental awareness of pastoral sector data gaps and promote the implementation of solutions to minimize gaps and advance data informed pastoral sector policy and investment decision-making

Stakeholder engagement and coordination :

• Coordinate and support the Data Pillar Working Group, ensuring the working group operates cohesively and effectively towards informing and executing pillar goals
• Foster a conducive working group environment that encourages continuous engagement, creative thinking, and a bias for action

Stakeholders capacity building :

• Oversee the development of training curriculum for pastoral sector data ecosystems (frameworks, methodologies, tools, etc.) 
• Support training and adoption of pastoral data ecosystem tools and best practices among member states experts and other stakeholders

M&E, reporting, resource management :

• Collaborate with AU-IBAR M&E officers to support Platform M&E requirements 
• Support data collection, management, and analysis related to data pillar activities for Platform M&E
• Report on pillar performance against established KPIs regularly
• Support preparation of M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders (donors, Platform Steering Committee, etc.) 
• Utilize pillar resources in line with defined activities and related budget 
• Monitor pillar budget utilization and provide regular updates on financial status
• Identify potential risks to activity implementation and resource management and develop mitigation strategies
• Other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator and/or AU-IBAR Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics or a related field in data management, analysis and utilization.
• Degree holder to have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in agriculture / livestock and/or pastoral sector in Africa, and Master’s degree holder to have two (2) years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in livestock and/or pastoral sector, with a strong understanding and knowledge of sector data ecosystem, methodologies, tools, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, data analysis and demonstration, database management tools and approach, ideally in the context of the pastoral or livestock sector 
• Experience in project management, including budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in data stakeholder convenings and coordination of collective activities 
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting
• Proven experience in livestock data collection, management, and analysis
• Certification in project management applications like PMP or Prince2 or certification in a related field, will be an added advantage.
• Supervisor experience not mandatory, but an added advantage.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Effective interpersonal and communication, from project kick offs to stakeholder meetings
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams is required.
• Possess leadership skills
• Self-starter with the ability to plan work and follow-up on implementation
• Self-motivated, creative, and a reliable team player
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting
• Sound project management skills
• Professional ability to use Information / Data Management Technology tools and approaches to enhance assigned tasks
• Sound communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions and partners operating in the sector/ targeted geographies.

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Main Functions

• Under the direct supervision of the APMD Platform Coordinator at AU-IBAR, and the overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR. The Project Expert for “Strengthening Private Sector Integration into Livestock Markets” will lead the design and implementation of activities aimed at fostering partnerships and collaborations with private sector entities across the pastoral and livestock sector. He/she shall perform the following tasks:
• Support strategic planning and project implementation
• Support planning, implementation and reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual project progress
• Lead market research, analysis, and reporting in target geographies 
• Promote investment in pastoral livestock marketing chain
• Assist project coordinator to Prepare Annual work plans, and budgets 
• Assist the project coordinator to collect, collate and disseminate information on all aspects of pastoral livestock marketing in Africa.
• Promote Pan-Africa pastoral livestock stakeholders’ engagement and coordination
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation, resource management and reporting on status of project implementation
• Assist in preparation of AU-IBAR APMD Annual project/Programme action plans, budget and implementation progress reports 
• Assist in co-ordination and liaison with Member States National authorities, Regional Economic Communities, Inter-Governmental and International Organizations/partners on matters of pastoral livestock marketing
• Assist in strengthening the networking and management of pastoral livestock stakeholders 
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the project coordinator and AU-IBAR Director.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic planning

• Lead the development of a comprehensive strategy for strengthening private sector integration in the pastoral livestock sector, and marketing
• Provide input and feedback on strategic planning in relation to private sector strengthening and engagement, in the targeted geographies 
• Contribute to high-level Platform strategic planning, governance, and project management as key member of the Platform Management Committee (PMC)
• Project implementation and management for private sector engagement
• Lead implementation of defined Platform strategy for promoted private sector engagement
• Conduct market research and manage database on private sector activities in the pastoral sector (e.g., relevant sector funders, value chain actors in target geographies, pastoral sector investment programs, etc.)
• Guide private sector knowledge sharing activities, including sector research and analysis, case study development, case study dissemination, etc.
• Contribute to pastoral investment promotion and facilitation by identifying and assessing investment opportunities, supporting structuring of potential investments and other funding mechanisms

Stakeholder engagement and coordination

• Coordinate Private Sector working group, including engagement of expert advisors, facilitation of working group meetings, collation, and dissemination of working group recommendations
• Identify opportunities for stakeholder collaboration and coordinate actors to engage in investment and collaboration
• Engage stakeholders to raise awareness about the benefits of private sector involvement in the pastoral livestock sector

M&E, reporting, resource management

• Collaborate with AU-IBAR M&E officers to support Platform M&E requirements 
• Contribute to Platform M&E by supporting collection, management, and analysis of data related to private sector pillar activities
• Report on pillar performance against established KPIs regularly 
• Support preparation of M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders (donors, Platform Steering Committee, etc.) 
• Utilize pillar resources in line with defined activities and related budget 
• Monitor pillar budget utilization and provide regular updates on financial status
• Identify potential risks to activity implementation and resource management and develop mitigation strategies 
• Other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator and/or AU-IBAR Director

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in livestock production, livestock agribusiness, or livestock economics.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in the pastoral livestock sector for a Bachelors’ holder or two (2) years for a Master’s holder.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral/livestock sector, with a strong understanding of sector actors, challenges, and opportunities
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementing private sector engagement strategies, ideally in the context of livestock and/or pastoral sector 
• Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder convenings and coordination activities 
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting
• Proven experience in livestock marketing data collection, management, and analysis
• Professional work experience in supporting project or Programme management livestock resources.
• Certification in project management applications like CIPM, PMP or Prince2 or certification in any other related field, will be an additional advantage.

Required Skills

• Sound project management skills and ability to multi task
• Effective interpersonal and communication, from project kick offs to stakeholder meetings
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams is required.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Possess leadership skills
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation;
• Self-motivated, creative, and a reliable team player
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting 
• Possess the ability to use IT tools to enhance any assigned tasks
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships
• Strong ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions and partners operating in the sector/ targeted geographies.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

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Purpose of Job

• The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union. The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace. Within the framework of the African Union Agenda 2063, the Livestock Development Strategy for Africa (LiDeSA)environed an inclusive and sustainable livestock economy that significantly contributes to Africa’s transformation and growth.
• Small ruminants constitute an important part of the African livestock and represent a key element in food and nutrition security on the continent. Small ruminants are well adapted to the different agro-ecological zones and production systems in which they are reared. Farming small ruminants provide a safety net for women and youth who are vulnerable to socio-economic shocks and disturbances.
• Production, productivity, circulation, trade and marketing of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa are constrained by the presence of high impact transboundary animal diseases. Among those, Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) a viral disease affecting only small ruminants and their wild relatives, is the most sensitive one because of its contagiousness and the fatality rate observed.
• For many years, multiple partners and donors have been supporting various PPR control and eradication in different countries/regions, however, the efforts are still fragmented and inadequately coordinated, achieving limited short-term control of the disease and appear insufficient to hope for an eradication at continental level. Around ten years ago, Rinderpest, a viral disease very similar to PPR but affecting cattle and buffaloes, was successfully eradicated from Africa because of a strong continental coordination that was put in place with the support of the European Union. Now, PPR eradication has become a political objective for the African Union reaffirmed at several occasions. A plan of action and a global strategy has been put in place by the FAO/WOAH joint PPR Secretariat that coordinate the PPR Global Eradication Programme under the umbrella of the GF-TADs.
• Le BIRA-UA et ses partenaires, avec l’appui de l’Union européenne, ont mis en place une initiative visant à définir de manière concrète les besoins et les appuis nécessaires au renforcement des acteurs continentaux et régionaux pour faire face aux menaces que représentent les maladies transfrontalières des ovins et des caprins en Afrique subsaharienne (ASS), en particulier la PPR. L’initiative préparera également les mécanismes de gouvernance nécessaires à la coordination de l’éradication mondiale de la PPR en Afrique subsaharienne, ainsi qu’à la coordination à l’échelle continentale. Enfin, l’initiative préparera et organisera la stratégie de vaccination nécessaire à l’éradication de la PPR, en s’appuyant sur l’état d’avancement des différentes initiatives et des capacités existantes. 
• Cette initiative doit être considérée comme la première phase d’une approche plus large d’éradication de la PPR en Afrique dans les années à venir. Elle contribuera à définir une stratégie continentale harmonisée, soutenue par une théorie du changement et un cadre stratégique et opérationnel complet pour l’éradication de la PPR. Les phases ultérieures de mise en œuvre comprendront des interventions ciblées, fondées sur des données probantes, en appui à un processus d’éradication défini dans le temps.
• Dans le cadre de la poursuite de ces objectifs, la Commission de l’Union africaine vise à renforcer ses capacités. À cet effet, elle invite les ressortissants des États membres de l’Union africaine à faire acte de candidature au poste de Chargé de programme pour diriger et coordonner la mise en œuvre et la gestion technique du projet d’éradication de la PPR au sein du Secrétariat panafricain de la PPR (PAPS), hébergé au Bureau interafricain des ressources animales (BIRA), à Nairobi, au Kenya.
• .AU-IBAR and partners with support of the European Union have developed an Action that aims to define concretely the needs and support for strengthening the continental/ regional actors to respond to the threats of transboundary diseases of sheep and goats in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), in particular PPR. The Action will also prepare the governance for coordinating the global PPR eradication in SSA and for coordination at continental level. Finally, the Action will prepare and organize the vaccination strategy needed to eradicate PPR on the basis of the state of play of the various existing initiatives and capacities. 
• This Action should be considered as the first phase to initiate a larger approach to eradicate PPR in Africa in the years to come. It will be used to inform a harmonized continental strategy supported by a theory of change and a comprehensive Business Plan for eradication of PPR. Subsequent implementation phases will entail targeted evidence-based interventions for a time-bound eradication process.
• In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union Commission intends to strengthen its capacity and the Commission therefore, invites applicants who are citizens of Member States of Africa Union for the position of a  Programme Officer to lead and coordinate the technical implementation and management of the PPR eradication project at the Pan African PPR Secretariat (PAPS) based at the InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (IBAR), located in Nairobi, Kenya.

Main Functions

• Lead, coordinate, supervise and monitoring the technical implementation and management of continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa;
• Strengthen capacities of RECs and AU member states to develop surveillance systems 
• Establish and strengthen a system of governance for coordinating the continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa among RECs, closely linked to global coordination initiatives ; 
• Support the RECs in the implementation of the regional PPR eradication strategy ;
• Develop and support PPR vaccine production and vaccination strategy at continental level ;
• Support member states eligible for recognition  for official PPR free-status and their application to WOAH.

Specific Responsibilities

• Under the direct technical supervision of the Senior Animal Health Officer and overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR., he/she shall perform the following tasks:
• Ensure and promote functional implementation and management of continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa;
• Coordinate the implementation  of the project activity plans, preparation of project budget forecast and expense in accordance with approved budgets and prepare quarterly and annual progress reports, and the  final technical report.
• Strengthen collaboration with project partners, and ensure timely implementation, monitoring and documentation;
• Develop evidence-base- for  PPR (epidemiological systems, regions risk mapping and risk management plan) and Enhance scientific and technical networking in different regions of Africa ; 
• Support  epidemiological and laboratory capacity to enhance surveillance systems for early detection of PPR outbreaks ; 
• Strengthen capacities of AU member states and RECs to develop realistic national and regional strategic plans, policies and legislations aligned with the continental PPR eradication strategy and  relevant global instruments ;
• Support the RECs in the implementation of the regional PPR eradication strategy ;
• Identify, establish and support regional reference laboratory for PPR diagnostics
• Identify and support regional PPR vaccine units to increase quality vaccine production and provide vaccines to AU member states; 
• Develop effective mechanisms for a  solid reporting system on the implementation of the continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa, 
• Develop  mechanisms for enhancing  strategic partnerships among  stakeholders  for PPR eradication strategy in Africa  with PPR Global Eradication Programme under the umbrella of the GF-TADs ; 
• Assess project risks and mitigation methods, and promote the achievement of quality results and the timely submission of project technical reports, and the presentation of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual technical reports as per the AUC  and development partner requirements.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Director of AU-IBAR

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

The incumbent should have a

• Postgraduate University degree (Master's degree) in Veterinary Epidemiology or Animal Health.  A PhD qualification in the relevant disciplines will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the public sector at regional or international level, relevant knowledge-based institutions relating to Animal Health, TADs within a particular PPR control program or research program development or related fields, of which at least three (3) years should be at expert level.

OR

• Bachelor university degree in in Veterinary Sciences.  
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressive work experience in in the public or private sector, relevant knowledge-based institutions relating to Animal Health, TADs within a particular PPR control program or research program development or related fields of which at least three (3) years should be at expert level

Required Skills

• Diplomacy and good interactive  skills necessary for dealing with senior officials in Government, Regional Organizations, and donor/development organizations;
• Good networking skills and ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions operating in the regions;
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation;
• Sector related project development, management and implementation skills at national, regional and continental levels;
• Strong skills  in using  computer software (outlook, MS teams, word, excel, Power point), and  project management and monitoring background.
• Very strong writing, analytical and communication skills are necessary;
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and foster a team-oriented environment is required.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Insight
• Change Management
• Managing Risk