Food Security Expert at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Security Expert

Requisition ID: 1567
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Division, Agriculture and Food Security 
Directorate/Department: Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), ARBE
Division: Agriculture and Food Security (AFSD)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Grade: P3, step 5

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in  Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Development Studies or any related field.
• A certificate in food and nutrition security is an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven (7) years experience at continental level on food systems and agricultural transformation  of which three (3) years should be at expert level. 

OR

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Development Studies or any related field.
• A certificate in food and nutrition security is an added advantage.
• A minimum of ten (10) years experience at continental level on food systems and agricultural transformation,  of which three (3) years should be at expert level. 

The incumbent should also have experience in: 

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Tools
• Results Based Management
• Stakeholder engagement at RECs, Continental and Global levels including development partners
• Facilitating meetings, Conferences and workshops
• Organising continental level platforms.

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development 
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2023.