Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2015
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: LOGISTICS OFFICER - (PSOD)
The African Union, 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 African and African States as well as developing a
new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa,
capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives the African Union intends to
strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation
of new organization structure and the filling of vacant posts. The
Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of
Member States for the post of Logistics officer.
1. Post
Job title: Logistics officer
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Chief of Mission Support
Duty Station: African Union Commission, Addis Ababa
2. JOB PURPOSE
To assist in the provision of logistics and integrated support to all
missions, including the issue of assets (vehicles, computers,
stationery, bulk supplies of water, fuel products and foodstuffs).
3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4. QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A University Bachelor Degree in in business administration, supply chain
management, logistics operations/management. A higher qualification
will be and added advantage.
5 (five) years of progressively professional responsible experience in a
related field with Government, NGO, think tank, or similar
multilateral, regional or international institution experience in Peace
Support Operations is an added advantage.
5. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
6. Language requirement
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic
and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of second or all of the other
working languages would be an added advantage.
7. 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 will be considered as
probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of
two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and
deliverables.
8. Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
9. Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US $ 29,287.00 per annum (P2 Step1) plus
other related entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (46% of basic salary),
Housing allowance ($16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of
tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible
dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum for
internationally recruited staff and other allowances in accordance to
the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules governing the employment
of International Civil Servants of the Union.
10. Least Representative
Countries Candidates from the following least represented countries are
encouraged to apply: Eretria, Central African Republic, Cape Verde,
Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania,
Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and
Somalia.
11. Application
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 22 May 2015.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resources Management,
African
Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia),
P.O. Box 3243,
Fax:
00251-11-5525840/5510430,
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
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