The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Advisor, Agriculture and Food Systems.
Under the supervision of the Director of Agriculture, Food Systems and Environmental Sustainability, the Advisor, Agriculture, and Food Systems will lead the strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of agriculture and food systems programs. The role focuses on enhancing sustainable agricultural practices, improving food security, and promoting innovative solutions to agricultural challenges within the context of the implementation of the CAADP framework and the Agenda 2026 Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan. The incumbent will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including member states, non-state actors and the private sector, to drive initiatives that align with AUDA-NEPAD’s mission and goals.
Required Skills and Competencies
Qualifications And Experience
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Systems, Environmental Science, or a related field. Candidates must have at least ten (10) years of post-qualification experience within the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally in:
- Project or programme management/administration.
- Leading the development and implementation of successful programmes in agricultural productivity, sustainability, food and nutrition security fields.
Or
A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Systems, Environmental Science, or a related field. Candidates must have at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience, of which at least five (5) years should be at a management level within the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally in:
- Project or programme management/administration.
- Leading the development and implementation of successful programmes in agricultural productivity, sustainability, food, and nutrition security fields.
Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:
a. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Development Agency
b. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age, and gender.
c. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses.
d. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas
Applications must be received not later than Monday, 04 November 2024. Click the link to apply:
https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.