Climate Smart Agriculture Specialist (ARBE) at the African Union (AU)

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Climate Smart Agriculture Specialist (ARBE)

Req Id: 2735
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P02
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Employee Class: Fixed Term
AU Organ: The African Union Commission
Reports to: FSRP Project Coordinator 
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Development
Division: Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Purpose of Job

• The Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa Project (FSRP) funded by the World Bank with the objective to increase the resilience of food systems and preparedness for food security in targeted parts of Eastern and Southern Africa.

Main Functions

• Provide technical guidance, recommendations and support the implementation of the Food Systems Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa (FSRP) project for Climate Smart Agriculture related issues.
• Support the implementation of project activities in the areas of responsibility and monitor implementation, including timely reporting.
• Assist the FRSP Project Coordinator in the daily management of the FSRP Project in line with the area of responsibility.
• Support the promotion of the activities of the Project, including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct a baseline assessment of the current state of climate-smart agriculture practices in participating countries, including an analysis of existing policies, institutions, and technologies.
• Develop a climate-smart agriculture strategy for participating countries, including specific goals, objectives, and activities to support the adoption of CSA practices.
• Provide technical support to participating countries to adopt CSA practices, including training, capacity building, and mentoring.
• Develop training materials and manuals on CSA practices for participating countries.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and exchange among participating countries on CSA practices and experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate the adoption of CSA practices in participating countries and provide feedback to the FSRP.
• Support participating countries in developing policies and regulatory frameworks that promote CSA practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including farmers' organizations, private sector companies, and civil society organizations, to promote CSA practices.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master's Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience in climate-smart agriculture, agricultural development, or a related field.
• Or a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in climate-smart agriculture, agricultural development, or a related field.
• Experience working with governments, farmers' organizations, and private sector companies in Africa.
• Strong knowledge of climate-smart agriculture practices, climate change adaptation, and mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and training skills
• Computer literacy and competence, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point. 
• Proven ability to work and interact with people from diverse, professional, social and cultural backgrounds. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English/French. Knowledge of other African Union working languages would be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills and report writing.

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Fosters Accountability Culture
• .Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

Tenure of Appointment:

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Language:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  66,751.81  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
11th July, 2025, 11h59 p.m. EAT.