Deadline: 29 August, 2022

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon

Responsibilities

• Design and implement policies, programmes and projects to achieve the directorate’s strategic objectives
• Manage and supervise employees within the division, ensuring the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation
• Design policies, strategies and programmes to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU policy organs’ decisions
• Ensure the delivery of the office’s annual targets in line with the Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate’s overall goals and ensure robust and timely monitoring and reporting
• Provide technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of all units within the office
• Manage the work of the office and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organisation’s performance management policy and system
• Engage stakeholders within members states and regional economic communities/regional mechanisms and relevant international organisations in designing and implementing strategies
• Maintain thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the office
• Maintain regular working relations with senior stakeholders in member states and partner institutions in the execution of the office’s mandate
• Represent the organisation and communicate its position at conferences
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at the office level
• Ensure the effective management of funds contributed to the organisation
• Manage risk within the office and recommend mitigation strategies
• Contribute to the development of business continuity plan and ensure implementation at the office level
• Maintain a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent

Requirements

• At least master’s degree in Plant Health, Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Protection, and Entomology, Plant pathology or a related field
• A higher qualification will be an added advantage
• 12 years, minimum, of relevant and progressive experience, with seven years and five years at managerial and supervisory levels, respectively
• Thorough knowledge of national and international trends of plant health
• Demonstrable track record of strategic and visionary leadership
• Working knowledge of policy analysis, programme/project management
• Experience in management with ability to facilitate interpersonal relationship, organise and motivate others and working in a multicultural environment

To apply and for more information, click here.

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