Coordinator - Country Review Process

AFRICAN UNION OFFICE FOR THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM)

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), which is an African Union Office located in Midrand, South Africa, is seeking qualified African nationals to fill the following position:

Coordinator – Country Review process (Francophone)

Main Responsibilities and Duties
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of the African Union for the APRM, the Coordinator - Country Review Process is responsible for:
•       the entire process of the country review in participating countries, including, (i) initiating and coordinating  technical support in preparation for their reviews,(ii) coordinating the preparation of issues papers on the countries to be reviewed, (iii) selecting and organizing the Country Review Teams, and supporting the Lead Panel Member in conducting the country reviews;
•      Providing the necessary support to the Lead Panel Member in the preparation of Country Reports;
•      The  follow –up to the review including the implementation of countries’ National Programmes of Actions (NPOAs); and
•      Organizing experience sharing seminars and workshops.

Key qualifications
•      Hold  an advanced  University Degree on subjects covering at least one of the four APRM thematic areas or related subjects;
•      Have at least 10 years experience  in dealing with African development issues;
•      Be familiar with  the Constitutive  Act of the African Union and the  objectives of the APRM;
•      Have  proven leadership  and experience in interacting with country and international officials;
•      Demonstrate the ability to interact with people with various expertise and organise  their inputs,
•      Have excellent drafting ability in English or French, with working knowledge of the other as an added advantage; and
•      Have a full knowledge of computer systems, including internet navigation and major Microsoft Office applications.

Conditions and applications

The AU Office for APRM offers same conditions as for comparable levels at the African Union in South Africa, with immunities and privileges provided for in the Host Country Agreement. 

All applications, which should include a letter of motivation, detailed curriculum vitae, and three references, should be sent, not later than 20 June 2010 to the address below: 

Post office box: AU Office for APRM, Attn.  Chairperson, APR Panel, P.O.Box 1234; Halfway House, 1685, Midrand, South Africa.

Email: aprmrecruitment@nepad.org  

To apply on line please visit:-
DBSA Website: www.dbsa.org
APRM web site:   www.aprm-international.org
NEPAD web site:  www.nepad.org

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