Project Manager Sought for Pan-African Research and Training Programme
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Please find below a job advertisment for a senior project manager
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Brian Ward
Project Manager Sought for Pan-African Research and Training Programme
Senior Project Manager (m/f) Establishment of a Pan-African Research and Training Programme for Peace and Security
Dear all, please find below a really unique opportunity to get involved in setting up a research and training programme with a Pan-African and African Union focus and link.
The job would ideally demand a person with both a strong track record in academics and applied research and training for mid-careers as well as distinct management, programme developpment and strategic development skills and abilities.
If you have less then 8-10 years of experiance please don’t apply as this is a real senior position. A PhD would be a distinct asset. GTZ offers a good and competetive benefit package, comparable to that of international organisations.
please see the link and text below for applying
http://www.gtz.de/en/karriere/stellenmarkt/24996.asp
Country of assignment and location
Äthiopien, Addis Abeba
Project / Field of activity
The African Union, which was founded in 2002, has taken on a strong mandate in the field of peace and security. At its heart lies the active promotion of stability, security, and peace as a precondition for sustainable development. By means of a new African peace and security architecture the AU wants to develop independent solutions for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts across the continent. The African Union Commission, the executive organ of the AU, is tasked with the establishment and subsequent development of this peace and security architecture in close coordination with the African regional economic communities. Germany has been supporting this process by promoting capacity development of relevant stakeholders, especially in the Peace and Security Department of the AU Commission.
As part of this cooperation an applied research and training programme on pan-African peace and security issues will be established. This new programme will be located at the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University and implemented in collaboration with other African academic institutions and in close coordination with the AU.
Responsibilities
This novel initiative aims at developing and strengthening professional staff of African institutions at continental, sub-regional and member state levels in managing peace and security. It will further establish a network of experts and institutions that will support the AU Commission and its peer organisations with applied research and with an on the job training programme.
As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the establishment and successful execution of the curriculum on professional staff development and the research programme. A foremost task will be to liaise with the relevant African und international institutional partners, in order to lead the establishment and further strengthening of a research and training network. In close cooperation with the director of IPSS, you are responsible for organisational development and strategic orientations as well as for working towards a sustainable institutionalisation of the programme. Moreover, you will be responsible for the overall
coordination and be the leader for regional programme staff at the institute who will support the establishment of the research and training programme.
Qualifications
You have a university degree in political, legal or social science, preferably with a specialisation in the context of policy advice and a regional focus on Africa. You are highly competent in the field of peace and security and have been trained in organisational development. Further, you are familiar and well-connected with African institutions, which perform research and provide education in the field of peace and security.
You have 10-15 years of progressively responsible professional experience, during five of which you held a senior position. During previous assignments you have focused on management consulting. For several years you have worked in different countries in Africa in the field of peace and security and are used to be directly responsible for implementing complex and partner oriented projects. You are familiar with the collaboration with donor countries, multilateral institutions as well as pan-African and regional organisations in Africa. Profound experience in political consulting and the realisation of applied research projects would be advantageous.
You are highly skilled in consulting and management, able to confidently deal with political and institutional complexity. You also interact with high-ranking people, political organisations, partners, donors and development organisations with a sure instinct. You are successful in establishing networks and know how to convince partners of your projects. Eloquent writing, especially in English, as well as good knowledge of French completes your profile. German language ability is a plus, but not a precondition.
Duration
1st March 2010 – 30th June 2012 (extension possible)
Benefits offered
With an international remit and a multicultural working atmosphere, we are successful because we share knowledge across disciplinary frontiers. Your professional and personal development is important to us. Whether it is the multifacetted day-to-day challenges in one of our partner countries or the considerable scope for applying creativity in your work – there are plenty of good reasons to join our motivated team.
Application deadline
The deadline for applications is 7th february 2010
