Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Regional Animal Health Center (RAAHC)/Livestock desk Officer/Head of Livestock of the RECs and the Coordinator of Animal Health Unit/Team Leader PPR Eradication and the overall oversight of the Director of AU-IBAR. He/she shall perform the following tasks:

• Coordinate and Supervise the technical implementation of PPR eradication program at regional level;
• Coordinate the development of project activity plans, oversee preparation of project budgets and expenses in accordance with approved budgets, and prepare interim and final activity reports.
• Support REC member states in the implementation of continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa at regional level;
• Strengthen capacities of REC member states to develop surveillance systems at regional and national level;
• Strengthen capacities of REC member states to develop reference diagnostic laboratories at regional and national level;
• Establish and strengthen a system of governance at regional and national level for the implementation of continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa, closely linked to global coordination initiatives ;
• Support PPR vaccine production units at regional level;
• Prepare, coordinate and organize the vaccination strategy in response to PPR at regional level,
• Support REC member states eligible for official PPR freedom and their application to WOAH;
• Strengthen collaboration with project partners, and ensure relevant documentation is in place;
• Liaise with national Chief veterinary Officers and other relevant partners and stakeholders for the implementation of PPR activities as well as develop policies, strategies, knowledge products and advocacy material to prepare country livestock master plan.
• Develop concept notes, project proposals, projects monitoring and evaluation frameworks that are quality assured following RECs Project Cycle/logical framework to attract extra-budgetary commitments as well as identify, appraise and formulate these extra-budgetary commitments.
• Undertake any other official responsibilities as delegated.

Specific Responsibilities

• Carry out an assessment of the status of implementation of recommendations of performance of veterinary services missions, gap analysis missions, veterinary legislation missions and support national veterinary services, develop and implement strategic plans
• Support member states to develop and utilize TADs and zoonoses preparedness and response capacities
• Generate based-evidences to inform capacity development and PPR risk management (epidemiological systems, regions risk mapping and risk management plan)
• Promote data sharing and enhance scientific and technical networking at regional level;
• Undertake mapping of PPR interventions within the region
• Carry out mapping of animal health actors and their intervention areas at regional level
• Support and enhance laboratories capacities in PPR diagnostic;
• Support laboratory capacity to enhance surveillance systems for early warning of PPR outbreaks ;
• Identify and support PPR vaccine production units at regional level;
• Strengthen capacities of REC member states to develop realistic national strategic plans, policies and legislations aligned with the continental PPR eradication strategy in Africa relevant global instruments;
• Prepare, coordinate and organize the vaccination strategy in response to PPR at regional level;
• Backstop the ARIS manager in the analysis of member states animal health reports and the drafting of the Regional Animal Health Yearbook
• Contribute to the monitoring and analysis of the state of animal health in Africa and the generation of annual policy briefs
• Provide advocacy, communication strategies, planning and implementation and social mobilization support to PPR eradication strategy at regional level.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience of Regional Coordinator – PPR Eradication (IGAD) (AU-IBAR)

The incumbent should have a

• Postgraduate University degree (Master’s degree) in Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology or Animal Health Economics and Planning from a recognized academic institution.  A PhD qualification in the relevant disciplines will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the public or private sector, in animal disease prevention, surveillance and control for International Organizations, Government or Donors funded Projects relating to Animal Health, TADs control, surveillance and management with in particular PPR control program or research program development or related fields, of which at least 3 years should be at expert level.
• OR
• Bachelor university degree in in Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Epidemiology or Animal Health Economics and Planning from a recognized academic institution and a certificate in project management.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressive work experience in the public or private sector, in animal disease prevention, surveillance and control for International Organizations, Government or Donors funded Projects relating to Animal Health, TADs control, surveillance and management with in particular PPR control program or research program development or related fields of which at least 3 years should be at expert level.
• Overall
• A certificate in Project Management and Planning is desirable

Required Skills

• Diplomacy and good interactive skills necessary for dealing with senior officials in Government, Regional Organizations, and donor/development organizations;
• Good networking skills and ability to maintain positive and constructive dialogue and relationships with key institutions operating in the regions;
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation;
• Sector related project development, management and implementation skills at national, and regional levels;
• Very strong writing, analytical and communication skills are necessary;
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and foster team environment is required.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or English in particular is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Insight
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies

• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

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