Deadline:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Duty Station :
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor:
Head of Health Programmes
Documents:
Principal Programme Officer Policy Specialist English.pdf Principal Programme Officer Policy Specialist French.pdf Principal Programme Officer Policy specialist Portuguese.pdf Principal Programme Officer Policy specialist Arabic.pdf
Job Title: Principal Programme Officer, Policy Specialist
Position Level: P4
Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor: Head of Health Programmes
Based on the Host Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the African Union for NEPAD to serve as the interim AU Office Operating Outside the African Union Headquarters, the NEPAD Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Principal Programme Officer, Policy Specialist.
The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a programme of the African Union adopted in 2001 in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed primarily at poverty alleviation and promotion of economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. As a consequence of the integration of NEPAD into the structures and processes of the African Union, the NEPAD Agency has been established by the Decision of the 14th AU Assembly of February 2010 as the technical body of the African Union, in replacement of the NEPAD Secretariat.
The mandate of the NEPAD Agency is to:
- Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of continental and regional priority programmes and projects;
- Mobilise resources and partners in support of the implementation of Africa’s priority programmes and projects;
- Conduct and coordinate research and knowledge management;
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of programmes and projects; and
- Advocate on the AU and NEPAD vision, mission and core principles/values.
The offices of the NEPAD Agency are located in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Based on the Host Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the African Union for NEPAD to serve as the interim AU Office Operating Outside the African Union Headquarters, the NEPAD Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Principal Programme Officer, Policy Specialist.
Required Skills and Competencies
i. Demonstrated experience in policy development.
ii. Demonstrated experience in undertaking policy analysis with regional and continental bodies such as SADC, African Union.
iii. Experience in facilitating regional policy harmonization and implementation of regulatory reforms.
iv. Expertise in designing and executing policy advocacy at national and regional levels.
v. Ability to convene and facilitate high level regional and national policy consultations and dialogue processes.
vi. Experience in designing and operationalising communities of practice / technical working groups
Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
viii. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
ix. Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, take initiative and with sound judgment.
x. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
xi. Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
xii. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
xiii. Creative thinking and problem solving skills.
xiv. Good organisation, planning and time management skills.
xv. Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
xvi. Sound analytical skills.
xvii. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
Education and Experience: Candidates must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics, Public Health or Public Policy or related social sciences discipline and a relevant Bachelor’s degree. In addition, Candidates must possess seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of policy development, implementation and harmonisation in the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and / or internationally. Professional training or certificates in occupational health or health policy will be an advantage.
Application:
To apply, please submit the following:
- A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
- A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
- Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$45,364.00 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($23,846.40 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.
Applications must be received not later than Monday, 17 October 2016 and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 218 Midrand 1685
Johannesburg
South Africa
Email: hr@nepad.org; dora.mwaiseghe@nepad.org
Please note, should you not hear from us within six (6) weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful
