Vacancy: TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER - African Union

Vacancy Ref.:	-
Closing date:	7/16/2014
Department:	ADMIN. & HR DEVELOPMENT
Post Level	P1
Job Category	Computer Science,Information Science and Data Processing
Immdiate Supervisor	VSAT/Earth Station Administrator
Duty Station	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEER

1.    Post:

Job Title:           Telecommunication Engineer

Grade:                 P1

Supervisor:        VSAT/Earth Station Administrator                 

Department:      Administration and Human Resource Management

Duty Station:     Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

                                                      

2.         Major duties and responsibilities: 

·         Manage Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise Communication Server; installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of Alcatel-Lucent Rack 3 cabinet and Alcatel Lucent Omnipcx Office Large IP-PBAX distributed across all AUC offices ( HQ, Regional and liaison offices) comprising ISDN (E1) Interface, tie line, Digital, Voicemail and IP (VOIP & SIP) Media Gateway interface configuration

·         Manage ZTE integrated business exchange device (IBX); installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of ZXECS IBX10000 system; comprising ISDN (E1), IP (VOIP & SIP), FAX, VAS Server and ISDN/ Ethernet Convertor Media Gateway configuration

·         Manage Voice Homogenous and Heterogeneous private VPN, IP (SIP) and TIE line PBX network and confirm smooth interoperability

·         Manage, install, configure, operate and maintain telephone billing accounting software; administer telecom cost expenses and cost allocation system including review and verification of monthly telephone bills, provide billing information to budget and finance section for internal billing and preparation of cost estimate for budget and planning purposes

·         Submitting proposals and conceptual designs as required for the system upgrade, major modification and spare part reuirment.

·         Training of users and switchboard attendants

·         Liaising and maintaining good working relationship with all concerned offices within ethiotelecom and suppliers

3. QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Professionalism: Excellent hands-on technical training and problem solving skills; good knowledge of relevant telecommunications policies, structure and strategy; ability to build a unified but distributed user-friendly communications network; ability to assess telecommunications needs at Headquarters and/or in the country or region; ability to perform the various procurement related jobs, such as preparing specifications and Request for Proposals for communications equipment, technical evaluation of bids.

Communications: Good communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts and recommendations to non-technical staff at all levels, both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style.

Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Technological Awareness: Strong technical background and experience in telecommunications systems design and installation. Teamwork: excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect

Education

Candidate must have at least Bachelor's University Degree in Electrical or telecommunication Engineering, certification and experience in the telecommunications area. Practical training could include some experience in PABX, digital Radio and satellite communications, voice and data communications or international leased lines.

Work Experience

A minimum of 8 years of experience in the installation, operation, maintenance, and management of communications equipment and networks, including PABXs, Digital radio & satellite communications, is required. Previous experience on Alcatel enterprise solutions, ZTE ZXECS IBX10000 and Soft Switch solution is highly desirable.

4. OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS:

      Excellent practical knowledge of a wide range of modern ICT technologies is required. Ability to train the ICT personnel in the installation, operation and maintenance of various information and communications equipment is required. Familiarity with operations of commercial telecommunications services, as well as with Private enterprise communications systems, e-mail, computer facsimile, telex, radio and satellite systems is required.

5. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:

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

6. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of two (2) years, of which the first Six (6) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract could be renewed for a annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability.

7. REMUNERATION: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 62,431.73 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 50,828.14 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website   http://www.aucareers.org not later than 16 July 2013.

           

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

Vacancy: HEAD OF PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIVISION - African Union

Vacancy Ref.:	-
Closing date:	8/17/2014
Department:	ADMIN. & HR DEVELOPMENT
Post Level	P5
Job Category	Select a job Area ...
Immdiate Supervisor	Director Head of Division
Duty Station	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: HEAD OF PLANNING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIVISION

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 Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

The directorate of strategic policy planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Resource Mobilization general mandate, under the direct authority of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, is to promote and follow the modernisation of the management tools of the Commission, to support the improvement of the AU’s capacity to define priorities and to plan, execute, and monitor the policies and programmes adopted by the different departments of the Commission. The SPPMERM is composed of four Divisions each under the responsibility of one Head of Division.  Together with the Director of the SPPMERM these four Heads of Division constitute the management team of the Directorate.

The Directorate of SPPMERM is mandated to ensure inter departmental coordination in the strategic planning and for continuous monitoring and evaluation of programmes, projects and outputs against action plans. The directorate is also responsible for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the programmes and projects in realizing organizational goals and objectives. It is equally expected to develop strategies for and coordinate the monitoring and evaluation system of programmes and projects and to this end establish and maintain constructive relations between Africa and the wider world.

Job Purpose

Policymaking and planning requires diverse and complex information and expertise based on evidence from the ground. Widening the space for policy dialogue and citizen participation in policymaking and planning brings a wider range of information, ideas, perspectives, and experiences to the process. Therefore, Head of Planning manages, coordinates and organizes the Commission's overall operation and serves as professional advisor to the Chairperson of the Commission. He/she will be responsible for developing, maintaining and administering a comprehensive planning program for the Commission and the Union, including financial targets, and performance metrics. The principal objective of this post is to manage the Division responsible for building up the Commission’s capacity to define priorities and to formulate, implement and follow policies and programmes in a transparent and responsible manner and to ensure the Division delivers on its responsibilities and objectives

1. Post:

Post title:                Head of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division

Post level:                P5

Department:             SPPMERM DIRECTORATE

Supervisor:              Director Head of Division

Duty Station:           Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2. Main duties and responsibilities

• Devise and implement the work programme of the Division so as to ensure it provides the strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation capacity required by the Commission.

§  Defines the organization’s Commission’s goals and objectives and develops strategic and operational plans.

§  Ensure that the Division contributes effectively to the work of the Directorate.

§  Undertake scenario analysis and formulates planning policy recommendations for presentation to the Commission.

§  Periodically evaluates information to determine feasibility of proposals and identifies factors requiring amendment on a frequent basis, and ensures an effective framework exists for managing and diagnosing progress against objectives.

§  Prepare rules and procedures for Policy formulation, coordination and evaluation.

§  Promote internal best practices concerning strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation

• Participate actively in the management of the Directorate along with the other members of the management team
• Manage the Division and provide a proactive and dynamic framework for the work of the staff of the Division;

§  Finalize the Strategic Plan of the Commission, to periodically update as circumstances require and, in due time, for the next planning period, to prepare the successor Strategic Plan;

§  Monitor the day to day implementation of the Strategic Plan;

§  Ensure a set of prioritized annual objectives for each directorate and division is prepared on the basis of the Strategic Plan and in close consultation with the head of each these departments;

§  Ensure the preparation of the annual declaration of the AU’s major orientations and priorities on the basis of material collected from each department on the activities and programmes of the Union.

§  Promote internally the use of best practices in terms of strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation

§  Support all AUC departments and directorates in the strengthening of their strategic planning capacity;

§  Organize and conduct regular internal seminars on strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation;

§  Ensure annual sectoral evaluations are conducted in each Directorate

§  Coordinate a feasibility study for the proposed Institut de Prospective (Futures Institute);

3.    Education Qualifications and Experience

·         Candidates must have a University Master’s Degree in Economic Science, with solid knowledge of planning analytical tools and statistical Analysis packages.  A Higher qualification will be an added advantage.

·         At least Ten years of experience in the field of Strategic Planning and Programmes Evaluation with particular reference to the African Situation of which three(3)  years at a management level.

·         Proven professional  experience and  , Excellent writing, drafting and analysis skills, including Statistical and or Econometric packages;

4.    Competencies

·         Proven experience of programme management methodologies and practice

·         Excellent analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.

·         Advanced knowledge of planning, monitoring and evaluation methodologies;

·         Ability to synthesize and help stakeholders identify strategic priorities in complex work programmes;

·         Ability to manage effectively multi-stakeholder planning processes.

·         Excellent leadership and negotiating skills.  Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

·         Solid management skills and good team spirit;

·         Adequate computer skills so as to give a relative autonomy in the preparation of work.

5.    LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:

 

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or several other working language(s) would be an added advantage.

6.    TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

 

The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months be consider as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

 

7.    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.

 

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$ 47829.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 14,414.40 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), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.

 

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website

http://www.aucareers.org not later than  16^th August 2014.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission

Vacancy: SENIOR POLICY OFFICER FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) -African Union

Vacancy: SENIOR POLICY OFFICER FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)
Vacancy Ref.:	-
Closing date:	6/29/2014
Department:	ADMIN. & HR DEVELOPMENT
Post Level	P3
Job Category	Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor	Head of Information Society Division
Duty Station	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:SENIOR POLICY OFFICER FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT)

The African Union, established as a unique Pan Africancontinental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration andsustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion andcooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well asdeveloping a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in AddisAbaba, capital city of Ethiopia.

In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Unionintends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, theimplementation of new organization structure and the filling of vacant posts.

The Commission of theAfrican Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the postof SeniorPolicy Officer for ICT.

1.   Post

Job Title:          Senior Policy Officer for ICT

Post Level:       P3

Duty Station:    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Supervisor:      Head of Information Society Division

2.     MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

I.       Develop policies and regulatoryframeworks for the development Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)in Africa;

II.       Promote the introduction of ICTapplications and service in all socio-development sectors;

III.       Coordinatethe implementation of ICT plans for soft and hard infrastructure in Africa;

IV.       Prepare reports on the developments ICTin Africa

V.        To contribute to the organization ofworkshops, seminars, meetings and conferences involving Member States and otherstakeholders on Communications and Information Technologies issues;

VI.       Elaborate and Monitor theimplementation of the program and budget of the African Union for thedevelopment ofICT infrastructure and services;

VII.       Perform any other duty as may beassigned

3.   EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have a University Masters Degree in Telecommunications/ICT,
• A higher qualification will be and added advantage.

4.    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEREQUIRED:

• Candidates must have at Eight (8) years of progressively relevant professional experience in the field of Telecommunications/ICT related fields, as well as programme/project management with a minimum of three (3) years’professional experience in policy development;
• Experience atregional and/or international level in the field of Telecommunications/ICTrelated issues is desirable.

5.   OTHER RELEVANT SKILLS:

§ Planningand organising - Provenability to plan and organise work within a project; ability to make timelydecisions;

§  Communication - Effective written, oral and presentation skills,particularly ability to draft/present information in a concise and accuratemanner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.

§  Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectivelyacross organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effectiveworking relations with people of different national and cultural backgroundswith respect for diversity.

§  Judgment/Decision-making - Good judgment and initiative, imagination andresourcefulness, energy and tact, ability to ensure an effective work structureto maximize productivity and achieve Unit’s goals.

§ Computerliteracy: Well-developed ITskills including efficient use of Microsoft office major applications: wordprocessing, spread sheets Excel spread-sheet, Power Point and outlook. Otherimportant computer applications will be an added advantage.

6.   Language Requirement:  Proficiency in one of the African Unionworking languages. Knowledge of other working languages would be an addedadvantage.

7.    Tenureof Appointment:  Theappointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of with the first twelve months will be considered as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable,subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

 

8.    Least Representative Countries:

Candidates from the following leastrepresented countries are encouraged to apply: Eritrea, Central AfricanRepublic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea,Liberia, Mauritania, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe,Seychelles and Somalia

9.   Gender Mainstreaming: The AUCommission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.

10.   Remuneration::Indicativebasic salary of US$ 35,.300.00 per annum plus other related entitlementse.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance 14,414.40 perineum), educationallowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for everyeligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc forinternationally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be made through the AUCE-recruitment Website

http://www.aucareers.org  not  later than 28 June 2014.