Under the supervision of the Director, African Biosafety Network Expertise (ABNE) or his/her delegate, the Programme Officer – Agricultural Biosafety is part of the African Biosafety Network Expertise (ABNE) mission that provides science based information and technical support to biotechnology regulatory agencies on the continent. The incumbent works with the Director and Programme Officers to provide general advisory services with regards to biotechnology and biosafety to African Regulators, Policy Makers in AU member states and Sub-regional organisations. Specifically, the incumbent will:
1. Carry out all aspects of agricultural biosafety regulatory regime connected with the activities of ABNE.
2. Provide assistance and required regulatory support to AU member states and Sub-regional organizations in the analysis and formulation of regulatory regime in its broadest sense.
3. S/he will coordinate all other technical activities at the node including all publications: policy briefs, newsletter, news bulletin and web content in two of the AU official languages
4. Provide assistance in the development of sub-regional policies, aimed at enhanced cooperation and integration in the areas of biotechnology and Biosafety.
5. Participate in the mobilization of resources for the sustainability of ABNE.
6. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Job requirements:
Required Skills and Competencies:
i. Excellent technical competence in handling biosafety issues in Africa.
ii. Excellent planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting skills.
iii. Excellent oral, writing and editing skills.
iv. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
v. Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
vi. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
vii. Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
viii. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
ix. Creative thinking, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
x. Good organisation and time management skills.
xi. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
xii. Sound analytical skills.
xiii. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
Education and Experience:
Candidates must have a Masters degree in Molecular Biology, Biosafety or related science with a minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification experience in Biotechnology/Biosafety issues in Africa or Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology, Biosafety or related science, with a minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience in Biotechnology/Biosafety issues in Africa.
Other relevant skills:
i. Excellent understanding of the agricultural biosafety regulatory regime.
ii. Experience in policy formulation within regional economic communities or regional organisations in the area of biotechnology and biosafety.
iii. Good resource mobilisation skills.
iv. Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft office).
Language requirement:
Excellent English and / or French (spoken and written) and fluency in any other AU language would be an added advantage.
Application: To apply, please submit the following:
a. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
b. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
c. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
d. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Applications must be received not later than Monday, 8 October 2012 and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 1234
Halfway House
Midrand, 1685
Email: hr@nepad.org; musam@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.
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a vision and strategic framework for Africa’s renewal that is based on a shared understanding that it is imperative to eradicate poverty and position African countries on the road to sustained economic growth and development. NEPAD works closely with the African Union Commission (AUC), regional economic communities, national governments, research institutions and civil society organisations in its attempts to eradicate poverty in Africa whilst also voicing Africa´s concerns at the global level. For more information go to: www.nepad.org.
1. Carry out all aspects of agricultural biosafety regulatory regime connected with the activities of ABNE.
2. Provide assistance and required regulatory support to AU member states and Sub-regional organizations in the analysis and formulation of regulatory regime in its broadest sense.
3. S/he will coordinate all other technical activities at the node including all publications: policy briefs, newsletter, news bulletin and web content in two of the AU official languages
4. Provide assistance in the development of sub-regional policies, aimed at enhanced cooperation and integration in the areas of biotechnology and Biosafety.
5. Participate in the mobilization of resources for the sustainability of ABNE.
6. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Job requirements:
Required Skills and Competencies:
i. Excellent technical competence in handling biosafety issues in Africa.
ii. Excellent planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting skills.
iii. Excellent oral, writing and editing skills.
iv. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
v. Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
vi. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
vii. Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
viii. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
ix. Creative thinking, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
x. Good organisation and time management skills.
xi. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
xii. Sound analytical skills.
xiii. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
Education and Experience:
Candidates must have a Masters degree in Molecular Biology, Biosafety or related science with a minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification experience in Biotechnology/Biosafety issues in Africa or Bachelors degree in Molecular Biology, Biosafety or related science, with a minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience in Biotechnology/Biosafety issues in Africa.
Other relevant skills:
i. Excellent understanding of the agricultural biosafety regulatory regime.
ii. Experience in policy formulation within regional economic communities or regional organisations in the area of biotechnology and biosafety.
iii. Good resource mobilisation skills.
iv. Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft office).
Language requirement:
Excellent English and / or French (spoken and written) and fluency in any other AU language would be an added advantage.
Application: To apply, please submit the following:
a. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
b. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
c. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
d. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Applications must be received not later than Monday, 8 October 2012 and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 1234
Halfway House
Midrand, 1685
Email: hr@nepad.org; musam@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.
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a vision and strategic framework for Africa’s renewal that is based on a shared understanding that it is imperative to eradicate poverty and position African countries on the road to sustained economic growth and development. NEPAD works closely with the African Union Commission (AUC), regional economic communities, national governments, research institutions and civil society organisations in its attempts to eradicate poverty in Africa whilst also voicing Africa´s concerns at the global level. For more information go to: www.nepad.org.
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