SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
WORLD BANK MULTI - DONOR TRUST FUND
Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme
1. Background
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) currently has fifteen Member States1 with a population of approximately 250 million people and a combined GDP of USD 467.3 billion (2006). The overall objective of SADC is to achieve development and economic growth, which is to be attained through increased regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.
The programme of "Support to SADC FANR - CAADP Project Management Unit" was designed with a specific aim of implementing the SADC FANR MTP.
The programme has an indicative allocation of US$3.90 million, which will be exclusively funded through the CTF and will be implemented approximately over a period of 30 months using the modality of a Contribution Agreement between the SADC and the Worldbank. Consequently, the SADC operational policies and procedures will guide staff recruitment and other implementation and operational processes of the programme.
2. Project Definition
The objective, purpose and results of the programme are detailed below.
Objective
To achieve an improved enabling environment for African agricultural programs and policies at national and regional level in the SADC Region.
Purpose
To strengthen the capacity of SADC-FANR to support Member States through the provision of TA, analytical work, coordination, capacity building and resource mobilization.
Result Area 1
Effectiveness and inclusiveness of national structures in agricultural policy making (a qualitative measure disaggregated by countries and type of changes achieved)
Result Area 2
Percentage of investment plans and programs demonstrating alignment to SADC Regional Agricultural Policy/CAADP evidenced priority sectors (as measured by score on a 5-point alignment scale
Result Area 3
Percentage of stakeholders satisfied with the quality and utility of CAADP related sector planning, review processes and accountability mechanisms (sector planning and review processes and platforms)
Result Area 4
Number of agricultural policy positions advocated at regional (Ministerial) levels
It is following this background that SADC Secretariat in implementation of the CAADP Project wishes to invite suitably qualified, experienced citizens of SADC to apply for the following positions tenable at its Head quarters in Gaborone, Botswana:
| Position | Job Grade |
| 1. CAADP Implementation Specialist | 4 |
| 2. Communications Specialist | 7 |
| 3. Planning and M&E Specialist | 7 |
| 4. Procurement Specialist | 7 |
| 5. Finance Officer | 7 |
Tenure of Appointment:
All the positions are on fixed contract from up to December, 2015 but with possible extension.
Remuneration
The SADC Secretariat offers competitive package for all the positions as per detailed below Average package.
| Job Grade | Average Package per Annum |
| Job Grade 4 | US$ 107,932 |
| Job Grade 7 | US$ 92,399 |
Submission of Applications
Applications must be submitted to:
The Executive Secretary
SADC Secretariat
P/Bag 0095
Gaborone
Botswana
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) 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;
b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
c) Certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s);
d) Duly completed SADC Application Form (English, French, Portuguese).
b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
c) Certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s);
d) Duly completed SADC Application Form (English, French, Portuguese).
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 and particularly encourage applications from female candidates.
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted to the SADC Secretariat not later than 31 December 2014:
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.
