AFRICAN UNION
UNION AFRICAINE
UNIÃO AFRICANA
P. O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA Tel.: (251-11) 5517700 Fax: (251-11) 5517844
www.au.int
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:
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Assist in the provision of expert advice on logistical support to the missions;
Assist in the preparation of logistics and support plans, deployment timelines
and budget requirements for missions;
Prepare contingency plans and logistics preparedness reviews
Ensure the provision of supplies and equipment for the Peace Support Missions.
Develop policies, guidelines, Standard Operational Procedures and manuals for
AU Peace Support Operation Missions.
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Monitor, assess and keep senior management informed of the quality, efficiency
and timeliness of logistical operations;
Ensure the provision of supplies and equipment for the PSOD Logistics Depots in
Addis Ababa.
Contribute to the development of support concept and plans for PSOs.
Conduct Pre-deployment Visits (PDV) to different Troop Contributing Countries.
Participate in the development and management of the AU Continental Logistics
Base.
Manage the provision of supplies for the PSOD
Supervise the work of the PSOD Senior maintenance officer.
Supervise the work of PSOD store keeper.
Carry regular inspection of the PSOD property and logistics depots in Addis
Ababa.
Perform other duties as directed.
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
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Demonstrable professionalism and leadership abilities;
Excellent knowledge of international organizations;
Good communication and planning skills;
Good computer skill
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, Madagascar and Somalia.
11. Application
Applications must be made through the
http://www.aucareers.org not later than 22 May 2015.
AUC
E-recruitment
Directorate of Administration and Human Resources Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: [email protected]
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