JOBS AT SADC Secretariat , 11/20/2015

Position: Senior Programme Officer - EU Regional Economic Integration Support

Job Grade: 4

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of TIFI, the Senior Programme Officer shall:

Coordinate and assist the Director in project management and ensure effective implementation of various EU regional integration support programmes;
Acts as the first point of contact in SADC/TIFI for all issues related to the implementation of the PPDF/ TRF /REIS, EDF 11 programmes in accordance with the conditions of the Contribution Agreements;
Be responsible for all communication between the Directorate and the consulting firms implementing these Programmes;

Advise SADC Secretariat/TIFI on technical interpretations of the Contribution Agreements and in preparation of Action Documents for new Contribution Agreements under the 11th EDF;

Provide support to the Team Leaders in the preparation of global and annual work plans for implementation of relevant programmes, ensuring timeliness in the preparation of plans, requests for funding and implementation of plans;

Participate in the Steering Committee meetings of the programmes and provide necessary guidance;

Review terms of reference for engaging short-term experts to undertake assignments under the various TIFI - EU programmes and make recommendations to Director;

Review and contribute to periodic reports prepared under the various TIFI - EU programmes on the implementation of the programmes and submit to the TIFI Director;

In collaboration with Team Leaders, assess Member States’ capacity building needs and identify appropriate intervention programmes;

Provide support to the Project Team Leaders in the development and implementation of systems to monitor progress in the implementation of all programs supported activities at the regional and Member States levels in line with the SADC Secretariat Project Monitoring and Evaluation System;

Assist the Director in ensuring complementarity between ICPs’ supported programmes;

Support the various Project Managers/ Team Leaders in raising awareness and visibility of EU supported programmes and activities to relevant stakeholders;

Perform any other related duties and tasks as may be assigned by the Director, TIFI.

Education and training

Advanced University degree in economics, international trade or related field. In the absence of an advanced university degree relevant professional experience of at least eight years above the professional experience required will be considered acceptable.

General Professional Experience and skills

At least 10 years relevant work experience on issues related to international trade or regional integration, preferably in the SADC region.
Good knowledge of the issues and processes involved in the implementation and monitoring of projects under the EU Contribution Agreements;
Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years (in addition to the 10 years relevant work experience) in the management of relevant programme activities in the context of national/regional/international organisations or as a team leader of a development project;
Fluency in spoken and written English with a working knowledge of Portuguese and French being an added advantage;
A team player, with a track record in a coordinating/management role at senior level and a proven ability to communicate and work in a multicultural environment
Computer proficiency with commonly used packages like MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Tenure of Appointment

The position is fully supported by the Trade Related Facility for a period up to 30 November 2019 and will finally be integrated into the SADC structure to ensure project management within the Secretariat.

Remuneration

The SADC Secretariat offers competitive package for all the positions as detailed below;

Job Grade	Average Package per Annum
Job Grade 4	US$ 97,812

Applications must be submitted to:

The Executive Secretary
SADC Secretariat
P/Bag 0095
Gaborone
Botswana

ATTENTION: Director of Human Resources and Administration or apply to recruitment@sadc.int

Your application should accompany the following:

A short covering letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describe how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the position;
A detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
Certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s);
Duly completed SADC Application Form (attached below).

Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications supporting your applications on the day of your interview.

Gender Mainstreaming

SADC is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date: 20 November 2015

If you are result oriented, you have passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the competencies to meet the new challenges, submit your application now!!!

Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Should you not hear SADC Secretariat within four weeks after closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.