PAN AFRICANUNIVERSITY DEPUTYCOORDINATOR (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION)

 PAN AFRICANUNIVERSITY DEPUTYCOORDINATOR (RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION)

BACKGROUND

ThePan African University (PAU) is a continental academic and research institutioncreated by the African Union, that is based on the following guidingprinciples: academic freedom, autonomy, accountability, quality assurance,strengthening existing African institutions at the graduate and post-graduatelevels to enable them to serve the whole continent, excellence and international partnerships in academic and researchactivities, gender parity and equality at all levels and in all universityfunctions. The PAU also aims at the promotion of African integration throughthe mobility of students, academic and administrative staff, collaborativeresearch linked to the challenges faced by African countries, the institution of an appropriate framework to enable the African Diaspora tocontribute towards the development of higher education and research in Africa,promotion of inter-disciplinary and multidisciplinary research programmeslinked to policy making processes, promotion of productive linkages with theindustrial sector for innovation and dissemination of new knowledge, full useof Information and Communication Technologies for pedagogy, research andmanagement. The PAU takes into account the basic principles of the UN andAfrican Charters on Human Rights. 

PAUSTRUCTURE

Inorder to contribute to the emergence and strengthening of an African highereducation and research platform, the PAU consists of five (5) thematicInstitutes hosted by existing institutions located in the five geographicregions of the African Union, namely: (i) Life and Earth Sciences(including Health and Agriculture) located at University of Ibadan in Nigeriafor Western Africa (ii) BasicSciences, Technology and Innovation located at Jomo Kenyatta University ofAgriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Kenya for Eastern Africa (iii) Governance,Humanities and Social Sciences located at University of Yaoundé II in Cameroonfor Central Africa (iv) Water and Energy Sciences (including climate change) located atUniversity of Tlemcen in Algeria for North Africa, and (v) Space Sciences inSouthern Africa.

Thefirst four Institutes located in West, East Central and North Africa are beingoperationalized in Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Algeria respectively. For the recruitment of the PAU Vice-Chancellorand the effective operationalization of the PAU structures, a CoordinatingCommittee, acting as PAU Rectorate for a period of one year is beingestablished.

Job Title:               PAU Deputy Coordinator: (Research, Development and

                                                  Cooperation)

Grade:                                       P5

Immediate Supervisor:               PAU COORDINATOR

Duty Station:                             Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

1. DUTIES ANDRESPONSABILITIES

Job Objective

This is asenior position within the Pan African University’s interim Managementstructure. Reporting to the PAU Coordinator, the holder of this position will beresponsible for the strategic development of research and knowledge transfer policiesand mechanisms, build regional global and international partnerships andcollaborations, and set quality benchmarks and standards that would enable thePAU Institutes and Centres entrench themselves, and gain international recognitionas hubs of research and scholarly excellence, contributing to Africa’sknowledge-based economic development.

She/he shall specifically be in charge of thefollowing:

1. Develop a framework for the overall direction, organization and administration of research programmes at the University;
2. Assist the Institutes in developing research action plans that align with the University Research Policy;
3. Develop modalities for the establishment of partnerships, collaboration and linkages with both local and international institutions of higher learning for academic research, innovation, knowledge transfer and extension programmes;
4. Identify national, regional, continental and international grant opportunities for research and set mechanisms for the coordination and planning of grant applications;
5. Develop mechanisms for ensuring that research activities are undertaken in accordance with the governance, policy and regulatory frameworks of the University;
6. Perform other related tasks and related responsibilities as assigned by the Coordinator.

2. Educational Qualifications

Be a Professor or Associate Professor of a recognizedUniversity with an earned Ph.D. in one of thethematic fields of the PAU

3. Work Experience Requirement

i.                A minimum of ten years working in a University orresearch institution, at least five of them in an African context

ii.               A minimum of five years’ experience in senior academic and managementpositions at a modern university environment

iii.             A strong research record, and experience in researchplanning and policy development.

4.  OtherRelevant Skills

1. Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment from diverse constituencies;
2. Should have published widely in internationally refereed journals and show evidence of attracting research grants/funds;
3. Demonstrated success in participation in collaborative and interdisciplinary research ventures;
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively and build collaborative relationships;
5. Evidence of ethical, transparent, fair, dependable leadership style and professionalism;
6. Demonstrated ability to be innovative, resourceful, and action-oriented;
7. Computer literacy and competency in MS Office Applications.

5.

3.     LANGUAGEREQUIREMENT:

 

Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or severalother working language(s) would be an added advantage.

4.    AGE REQUIREMENT:

Candidates must preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.

5.    TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

 

Thecontract will be for a period of one (1) year . This contract is not gratuityearning nor pensionable and not automatically renewable. The Contract will notbe entitled to benefits or privileges given to regular staff members.

6. REMUNERATION: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$99,009.25 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and

US$ 89,338.21 inclusive of all allowances forlocally recruited staff

Applications must be made through theAUC E-recruitment Website         

    http://www.aucareers.org  not laterthan 27 August 2013.

 

PAN AFRICANUNIVERSITY GENERAL SECRETARY (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)

 PAN AFRICANUNIVERSITY GENERAL SECRETARY (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)

 BACKGROUND

ThePan African University (PAU) is a continental academic and research institutioncreated by the African Union, that is based on the following guidingprinciples: academic freedom, autonomy, accountability, quality assurance,strengthening existing African institutions at the graduate and post-graduatelevels to enable them to serve the whole continent, excellence and international partnerships in academic and researchactivities, gender parity and equality at all levels and in all universityfunctions. The PAU also aims at the promotion of African integration throughthe mobility of students, academic and administrative staff, collaborativeresearch linked to the challenges faced by African countries, the institution of an appropriate framework to enable the African Diaspora tocontribute towards the development of higher education and research in Africa,promotion of inter-disciplinary and multidisciplinary research programmeslinked to policy making processes, promotion of productive linkages with theindustrial sector for innovation and dissemination of new knowledge, full useof Information and Communication Technologies for pedagogy, research and management.The PAU takes into account the basic principles of the UN and African Charterson Human Rights. 

PAUSTRUCTURE

Inorder to contribute to the emergence and strengthening of an African highereducation and research platform, the PAU consists of five (5) thematicInstitutes hosted by existing institutions located in the five geographicregions of the African Union, namely: (i) Life andEarth Sciences (including Health and Agriculture) located at University ofIbadan in Nigeria for Western Africa (ii) Basic Sciences, Technology andInnovation located at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) in Kenya for Eastern Africa (iii) Governance, Humanities and SocialSciences located at University of Yaoundé II in Cameroon for Central Africa (iv) Water and Energy Sciences (including climatechange) located at University of Tlemcen in Algeria for North Africa, and (v)Space Sciences in Southern Africa.

Thefirst four Institutes located in West, East Central and North Africa are beingoperationalized in Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Algeria respectively. For the recruitment of the PAU Vice-Chancellorand the effective operationalization of the PAU structures, a CoordinatingCommittee, acting as PAU Rectorate for a period of one year is beingestablished.

JobTitle:                        PAU SecretaryGeneral: (Finance and Administration)

Grade:                             P4

Duty Station:                   Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

1. DUTIES ANDRESPONSABILITIES

Job Objective

This is asenior position within the Pan African University’s interim Managementstructure. Reporting to the PAU Coordinator, the holder of this position willserve as the Chief Finance Officer. She/he will take oversight ofall budget management and planning, including procurement. The position alsoserves as the Chief Administrative Officer with responsibility for oversight ofpersonnel functions and administrative policies needed bythe University to realize its mission and objectives.

She/he shall specifically be in charge of thefollowing:

Administrative

1. Coordinate the development of terms of service and reference, and ensure common understanding in the performance of duties and responsibilities and align them to the University’s strategic objectives;
2. Coordinate the recruitment, allocation and employment of staff in accordance with policies and procedures, and that is responsive and efficient;
3. Ensure that the University complies with all applicable human resource, labor, employment equity and payroll laws, policies and procedures
4. Coordinate and monitor the Human Resource Management function across the Thematic Hubs;
5. Develop an efficient record keeping, filing, archiving  and retrieval system for all PAU documents;

Financial

1. Coordinate the design of procurement policies, and procedures that would ensure the University receives quality and efficient services;
2. Coordinate the design of a strategic guide for the financial reporting, internal control and responsibility based management planning/reporting system;
3. Develop a banking, payroll and cash flow system that is efficient and responsive;
4. Advice the coordinating team on financial matters of the University;
5. Perform other related tasks and related responsibilities as assigned by the Coordinator.

2. Educational Qualifications

1. Have a minimum of an MBA degree from a recognized University.
2. Have a professional qualification in Accounting
3. Candidates who possess additional professional qualifications such as CPA/CPS or other recognized professional qualifications in administration, management and finance will have an added advantage.

3. Work Experience Requirement

i.                Minimum of eight years’ experience working in afinance and administration position, at least three of them in an Africaninstitution

ii.               Minimum of 5 years experience in senior finance and administrationpositions at a modern university or research institution, involved in general administration, personnel management, financial management, strategicplanning and budgeting.

4.  Other Relevant Skills

1. Demonstrated team leadership skills in change and transition management;
2. Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment from diverse constituencies;
3. Excellent report writing and presentation skills;
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively and build collaborative relationships;
5. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills and experience  in interpreting complex financial information;
6. Good planning and organizational skills;
7. Evidence of ethical, transparent, fair, dependable leadership style and professionalism;
8. Computer literacy and competency in MS Office Applications and accounting Software.
9.  

1.     LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:

 

Proficiency in one of the African Union workinglanguages. Proficiency of one or several other working language(s) would be anadded advantage.

2.     AGE REQUIREMENT:

Candidatesmust preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.

3.     TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

 

The contract will be for a period of six months. Thiscontract is not gratuity earning nor pensionable and not automaticallyrenewable. The Contract will not be entitled to benefits or privileges given toregular staff members.

4.     REMUNERATION: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$85,676.84inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and

US$ 76,005.80 inclusive of all allowances for locallyrecruited staff

Applications must be made through theAUC E-recruitment Website    

         http://www.aucareers.org  not laterthan 27 August 2013.

Treasury Assistant

Job Title:        Treasury Assistant

Grade:             GSA5

Unit:                 Financial Management Division

Department:    Directorateof Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting

Supervisor:      Head of Treasury Unit

DutyStation:   AddisAbaba, Ethiopia 

2.       Majorduties and responsibilities:

a)    Reviewing actual and projected cashflow schedules and investigating any errors with the bank accounts or cash bookledgers.

b)    Responsible for preparation of banktransfers and ensuring sufficient cover of foreign exchange is in place at alltimes.

c)     Assist in the preparation ofmonthly/daily cash forecasts and prepare summary cash position;

d)    Investigate routine claims relatedto non-receipt/delayed payments and bank charges;

e)    Prepare stop payment requests forcheque and follow-up the bank remedial action.

f)      Draft routine correspondence relatedto the above and keep track of cheque stock

g)    Preparation and communication ofmonthly exchange rate report

h)    To perform any other duty as may beassigned.

 3. QUALIFICATION:

Candidates must have at least a CollegeDiploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent relevant qualification. University Degree in Accounting orFinance or equivalent professional certification would be desirable.

4. WORK EXPERIENCEREQUIRED:

Candidate must have previous treasury/bankingexperience. Foreign exchange deals experience would be advantageous. Workingexperience in payment, treasury systems (like Insight, SWIFT and OPICS) is desirable.Familiarity with payment processes, rules and practices within the bankingsystem is required. Proficiency in a highly integrated ERP such SAP is alsodesirable.

5. OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS:

Computer literacy; excellentinterpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; Goodcommunication and negotiating skills; good planning and organizational skills.

5. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:

Proficiency in one of the African Union workinglanguages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be anadded advantage.

6. AGE REQUIREMENT:

Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35years old.

9. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a fixedterm contract for a period of One (1) years, of which the first three monthswill be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will befor a annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.

10. GENDERMAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equalopportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

11. REMUNERATION: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of

US$ 50,148.39  inclusive ofall allowances for internationally recruited staff, and

US$21,354.35 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be made through theAUC E-recruitment Website               http://www.aucareers.org  notlater than 14^th September2013

Senior Programme Officer – Development Financing and Investments

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer – Development Financing and Investments
Position Level: P3
Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor: Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)
The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Senior Programme Officer – Development Financing and Investments.
Under the supervision of the Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD Agency) or his/her delegate, the Senior Programme Officer – Development Financing and Investments will provide technical leadership in organizing and facilitating high quality expert support on design and development, implementation and evaluation of development financing for public and/or private investments in agriculture within the context of the (CAADP) national and regional agriculture and food security investment plans and programmes.
Applications must be received not later than Monday,  02 September 2013 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; elianen@nepad.org

Principal Programme Officer-Plolicy and Investment Financing NEPAD

Job Title: Principal Programme Officer – Policy and  Investment Financing
Position Level: P4
Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor: Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)
The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Principal Programme Officer – Policy and Investment Financing.
Under the supervision of the Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) of the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA) or his/her delegate, the Principal Programme Officer – Policy and Investment Financing will organise and coordinate technical backstopping support on development/formulation and evaluation of national and regional investment plans/programmes within the CAADP country and regional implementation processes in relation to public and private development investment financing.
Applications must be received not later than Monday,  02 September 2013 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; elianen@nepad.org