The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC), is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as resources for both human wellbeing and economic development in the Member States of the African Union. The Vision of the AU-IBAR Strategic Plan 2018-2023 is an Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace.
Animal resources are a key contributor to Africa’s Agricultural GDP. However, animal disease burden in Africa is responsible for annual losses of over US$4 billion in Sub- Saharan Africa alone, equivalent to 25% of the total value of animal production in the continent. Management of some of the diseases require the use of Anti-microbials. However, the lack of knowledge, inadequate capacities, weak enforcement of regulation, and inadequate engagement of stakeholders have led to irrational use of drugs leading to the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The World Bank estimates that unless urgent action is taken, AMR will have far reaching impacts on public health, agricultural systems and socio-economic development.
AU-IBAR’s intervention on tackling AMR is guided by the African Union Framework for Antimicrobial Resistance Control (2020–2025) and the African Position on Antimicrobial Resistance which were both endorsed at the AU Assembly of Heads of States and Government. The AU Framework for AMR control seeks to strengthen AMR control activities by establishing a coordination mechanism for AMR control at the continental level, facilitating implementation of AMR actions in Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and coordinating AMR interventions with partners, including UN agencies, research and academia, industry, development partners, donors and non-governmental agencies for amplified impact.
The strategic objectives of the Framework are:
An AU Task Force for AMR control (involving all relevant AUC institutions and RECs working on AMR) has been established to work with Member States, RECs and Partners to prioritize continent-wide efforts to increase political commitment, mobilize resources, and promote policies that improve AMR control.
AU-IBAR, with support from the United Stated Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS), is implementing a project on “Containing the Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa (CES-AMR Africa) Project. The overall objective of the project is to enhance AMR governance and capacity building for the control of AMR.
The objective of this consultancy is to hire an AMR Expert to provide technical support to the implementation of the project “Containing the Emergence and Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa (CES-AMR Africa) Project”.
The AMR Expert will undertake the following tasks:
Based on the listed activities, the corresponding expected outputs are as follows:
The Expert will be stationed in Nairobi, Kenya with travel on specific assignments agreed with the AU-IBAR Management.
The effective duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract is renewable depending on availability of funds and satisfactory performance. The selected candidate should be available to undertake this assignment on or around 1st June 2024.
The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P3 Step 5-8 local on the AUC Salary Scale, i.e. US$ 6,252.37 – US$ 6,718.01.
The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover/s during the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for missions will be covered separately in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.
The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Coordinator, Economics, Trade and Marketing Unit of AU-IBAR and under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.
At least a Master’s Degree in veterinary medicine, microbiology, biochemistry, veterinary public health, public health, pharmacy, or relevant field related to antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in the animal health and food safety domains.
Proficiency in any of the AU language, proficiency in English is desirable.
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women and young African professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.
The applications will be evaluated based on the relevant technical qualifications, experience and competence of the candidates.
Criteria Scores (%)
Qualifications 15
General Experience 20
Specific Experience 40
Skills and Competencies 20
Language 5
If your career aspirations, qualifications, and experience match the above requirements, please email your application stating Consultancy for Antimicrobial Resistance Expert as the subject to procurement@au-ibar.org
The application should include the following documents:
The deadline for receipt of applications is 30th April 2024 Nairobi, Local Time.
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