Deadline : 29 Jan 2013
The African Union is seeking applications from qualified and deserving candidates from the citizens of Member States for the job/vacancy of Senior Policy Officer For Postal Services. Location of this job will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Major Dutie sand Responsibilities
- Initiate the formulation of policies, plans of action, programmes and project proposals relating to postal sub-sector;
- Facilitate implementation, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of postal projects and programmes;
- Prepare and coordinate studies and research in the field of postal sector;
- Organise and service workshops, seminars and meetings on postal matters;
- Facilitate activities of specialized technical committee(s) and sub-committees on Postal issues;
- Maintain working relations with RECs and other regional and international organizations in postal matters;
- Ensure overall management of the posts unit including preparation of its budget and supervising subordinate staff and short-term experts in conformity with relevant rules procedures in force;
- Produce and submit periodic reports on activities and specific missions; and
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned.
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must have at least a Master Degree in Economics, Legal, Postal Management or equivalent qualification.
- A higher qualification will be an added advantage.
Work Experience
- Candidates must have at least 8 years of progressively relevant experience in postal sector development as well as programme/project management with a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in developing policies;
- Experience at regional and/or international levels in the postal sector is desirable.
Language Requirement
- Proficiency in at least one of the African Union working languages (English,French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must have. Knowledge of the other working languages will be an added advantage.
Age Requirement
Candidates must be between 35 and 50 years old.
Tenure of Appointment
- The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months are considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
Remuneration
- Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary or US$15,464.74 per annum), housing allowance (US$14,414.60 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc. for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
The applications must be made through the AUCE-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 29 January 2013.
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