The African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources
(AU-IBAR) aims to provide leadership in the development of animal resources for
Africa.
By supporting and empowering the African Union member states and
the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). AU-IBAR's vision is of an Africa free
from hunger and poverty in which animal resources make a significant
contribution within the global arena.
AU/IBAR seeks the services of a Legal and Contracts Execution Officer to assist in the implementation of the programmes and projects.
1. Post
Post title: Legal and Contracts Execution Officer
Post level: P3 Step 5
Duty station: AU-IBAR, Nairobi, Kenya
This position is subjected to availability of funds.
2. Major duties and responsibilities
The position will be based within the headquarters of AU-IBAR with possible travel to headquarters of RECs and member states.
Under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR and
direct supervision of the Head of the Programmes and Projects Unit:
- To
provide preliminary assistance and advice to AU-IBAR management and staff
on all legal matters;
- To
provide legal opinions relating to the interpretation of all Partnership and
donor Agreements, Procurement Procedures and Rules, as well as, other
legal instruments in consultation with the Legal Counsel;
- To
assess the legal implications of the activities and decisions of all
issues relating to or arising Agreements entered into by the AU-IBAR and
to advise on these issues in consultation with the Legal Counsel;
- To
assist AU-IBAR management and staff in drafting contracts, agreements,
cooperation agreements related to institutional and staff matters and
monitor their execution, particularly by RECs and Member States;
- Resolve
and follow-up on financial, legal, and other issues concerning the
implementation of Donor and Implementing Partners Agreements;
- To
ensure that the legal interaction between the AU-IBAR, Member States,
RECs, other Organisations, including individuals and other legal entities,
are regulated in such a manner that the interests of the AU are
safeguarded;
- To
undertake investigations and prepare reports on special legal problems in
consultation with the Legal Counsel;
- Assist
in improvement of systems to increase efficiency, effectiveness and
control to achieve the organization's objectives both in project
management and contract/administrative management
- Participate
in identification, preparation, appraisal and/or M&E missions with
project teams
- To
ensure overall management of the Legal and Contracts Office including the
preparation of programmes, budgets and reports;
- Liaise
and negotiate with implementing and other partners on contractual and
financial matters.
- To
perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director or the Head of
the Programmes and Projects Unit.
3. Educational qualifications
- A
Master's degree in law.
- A
post graduate management studies and international law are an important
added advantage.
- Specific
and relevant training in the fields of contract-, financial- or project
management will be an added advantage.
4. Work experience
- Candidates
must have at least seven years experience in preparing contract and or
providing legal advice to development organizations with 3 years at
international level;
- Proven
experience in donor funded projects environment with specific knowledge of
financial and administrative regulations and project management approaches
is an advantage;
- Experience
in contract preparation and management.
5. Other relevant skills
a) Advanced knowledge of contractual rules and regulations according to international standards;
b) Excellent communication skills; High level of integrity and reliability;
Strong analytical skills;
c) Good negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively both written and oral;
d) Ability to work independently with a high level of performance under pressure and execute multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
6. Language requirement
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age requirement
Must be preferably between the age of 30 and 45 years.
8. Tenure of Appointment
The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period. Contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
9. Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration
The lump-sum salary attached to this position is an annual lump-sum of USD 81,397.62 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 67,533.59 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website www.aucareers.org not later than 28th May 2012
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
a) Advanced knowledge of contractual rules and regulations according to international standards;
b) Excellent communication skills; High level of integrity and reliability;
Strong analytical skills;
c) Good negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively both written and oral;
d) Ability to work independently with a high level of performance under pressure and execute multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
6. Language requirement
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age requirement
Must be preferably between the age of 30 and 45 years.
8. Tenure of Appointment
The initial appointment will be for 11 months including a 3 months probation period. Contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
9. Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration
The lump-sum salary attached to this position is an annual lump-sum of USD 81,397.62 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 67,533.59 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website www.aucareers.org not later than 28th May 2012
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
