Expression of Interest For Consultancy Service Is To Provide Project Coordination Consultancy Services Both Technical And Operational In Relation To The Sfna Project

Expression of Interest for Consultancy Service is to Provide Project Coordination Consultancy Services Both Technical and Operational in Relation to the SFNA Project The consultant will be part of the Project Implementation Unit and will work functionally under the Head of the Agriculture and Food Security Division in the Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate of the African Union Commission (AUC) in expediting project activities in an effective and efficient manner and completing the activities within the duration of the project. The following are the major responsibilities of the consultant; Provide technical guidance, recommendations, and support the implementation of the SFNA project for national food control systems in alignment with the AU SPS Policy Framework, Food Safety Strategy for Africa, Plant Health Strategy for Africa, Animal Health Strategy, and the ISSOs in the one health approach. Support the implementation of project activities in the beneficiary Member States. Coordinate the preparation and effective implementation of the project work plans. Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders as detailed in the SFNA project document. Oversee project procurement management. Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination purposes as they relate to the objective of the Project. Support the promotion of the activities of the Project, including preparing leaflets, guidelines, fact sheets, and documentaries. Assign tasks to internal teams. Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise Coordinate the preparation and development of reports, budgets, and work plans related to the implementation of the SFNA project. Assist the budget preparation for the Directorate in accordance with relevant framework Supervise and manage consultants under his/her supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation. Generate and compile accurate reports on time for the Directorate and AUs internal use. Facilitate preparation of common positions and participation of Member States in the relevant ISSO fora. Coordinate the technical work related to organizational development, partnerships and demand-driven activities at Member States and regional levels. Provide support to strengthening food control systems in African Union Member States including early warning and rapid alert systems and the use of the risk analysis frameworks to support decision-making. Perform other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Head of Agriculture and Food Security Division QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of a Masters degree in either Agricultural Science, Food Science, and Technology or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience out of which 3 years at the supervisory level, or a Bachelors degree with 15 years experience out of which 5 years with supervisory experience. Experience in development project or program management. Excellent interpersonal skills. Sound planning and organizational skills. Knowledge and experience in the implementation of relevant ISSO activities. Ability to negotiate diplomatically. Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability, and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development Computer literacy and competence, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; Proven ability to work and interact with people from diverse, professional, social and cultural backgrounds; Fluency in written and spoken English or French. Knowledge of other African Union working languages would be an added advantage; Excellent analytical skills and report writing B. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Excellent planning, organizing, and writing skills; Excellent communication skills, ability to work in multicultural environments, and ease in interpersonal relationships; Reliable and responsible personality and capacity to work under demanding professional circumstances and in an international environment; Excellent coordination and negotiation skills; Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills; Experience in dealing with senior business executives and government officials; Good team player while being independent and able to work autonomously Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement

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