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Date Posted: Thursday, September 30, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to be considered for appointment to the post of Chief of Staff of the Organization, the full description of which is as follows:

Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe

Duration of Appointment: Fixed-term contract of five (5) years (renewable, subject to satisfactory performance)

Scheduled date of commencement: January 1, 2022.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Provide support to the Director General in a manner that fulfils the ARIPO mandate, advances its role and functions and best serves its Member States, Cooperating Partners and Users. Oversee communications and protocol portfolios of the Organization to best serve the Member States, Cooperating Partners, Users and other relevant stakeholders. The Chief of Staff’s key job functions shall be as follows:

• Ensure active and open communication to and from the Director General’s office, coordinate executive meetings activations by ensuring vison of Director General is at the centre of operations of the Organization and keep the Director General informed of critical issues requiring intervention and decision;
• Maintain proactive liaison with the relevant Government authorities, Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations liaison between the organs of Organization and office of the Director General including the host country;
• International affairs, Member State relations and other institutional partnership management in liaison with the Policy, Legal and International Cooperation Department;
• Management of internal and external communications, media, diplomatic and public relations;
• Liaison between the organs of the Organization and office of the Director General;
• Provide advice on all protocol requirements, supervise and provide guidance on the preparation and coordination of official visits and travel by the Director General, staff and visitors;
• Participate in and follow up on external engagements, interventions and partnerships with the Member States, potential Member States, Cooperating Partners, Users and other relevant stakeholders in liaison with the Policy, Legal and International Cooperation Department;
• Ensure comprehensive planning, on time delivery, and exceptional execution of the Governing Bodies of the Organization, while managing contingencies, changes and evolving needs and expectations;
• Provide direction and oversight for preparation of quality institutional publications and working documents;

• Oversee the development and implementation of communications, marketing and public affairs strategies to raise the profile and visibility of ARIPO on the continent and beyond;
• Manage the preparation of and review relevant research, background papers, talking points, speeches, correspondence, reports and official statements for the Director General;
• Receive visitors, perform representational functions, organize and attend meetings and official functions on behalf of the Director General;
• Maintain and coordinate an effective information system, ensuring the Director General’s competing demands i.e., official and unofficial are effectively managed; and
• Perform any other duties and tasks as may be

Minimum qualifications and experience required:

• Master’s Degree in Law/International Relations/Business Administration/Public Administration/Strategic Management/Social Sciences/Sciences, and any first Degree from a reputable University; and,
• A minimum of 7 years post qualification progressively responsible management Experience in a similar international organization is desirable.
Or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law/International Relations/Business Administration/Public Administration/Strategic Management/Social Sciences/Sciences; and,
• A minimum of 10 years post qualification progressively responsible management Experience in a similar international organization is desirable.

Role and mission critical competencies required:

• Professionalism: experience in diplomacy; project management, facilitation, analysis, advice and reporting
• Proven track record in leadership, strategic planning and strategy execution
• Mastery in corporate governance, change management, creativity and transformation
• Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make significant decisions and recommendations on resource allocation and utilisation
• Planning and organizing
• Accountability
• Managing performance and team leadership
• Judgement/decision-making
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property will be an added advantage

Nationality: To be eligible for appointment, candidates must be nationals of a Member State of the Organization.

Age: Minimum 35 years at the time of application.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Conditions of employment shall be subject to the ARIPO Staff Rules and Procedures or be determined by the Administrative Council of the Organization.

Salary and allowances on first appointment shall be those applicable to Grade D1 Step 1 of the ARIPO salary scales of the professional category.

Base Salary: US$66,990 per annum.

Post Adjustment Allowance: Depending on the rise and fall in value of the United States dollar, a post adjustment index which is presently 56.4% of base salary is applied as a cost of living allowance.

Dependency Allowances: US$1,800 per year for a dependent child. Maximum number of children three (3).
Other benefits include:
• Payment of travel and removal expenses;
• Once-off installation grant;
• Education grant of US$9,000 per year for each child, up to a maximum of three children;
• Housing allowance;
• Contributory medical aid scheme;
• Annual leave of 34 working days; and
• Paid home leave every two

Medical examination:

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory United Nations type medical examination to be conducted by an ARIPO nominated medical practitioner.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Applications addressed to the Director General of ARIPO and saved as a single pdf file should be submitted by email only at vacancies@aripo.org  not later than October 6, 2021. The reference to be indicated on the email subject is “Chief of Staff”.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the ARIPO Office on official letterhead at which stage they shall be requested to submit a certificate of evaluation/accreditation of their Degree qualifications from their respective National Qualifications Authority.
ARIPO does not charge any fee and neither does not use any employment agents at any stage of the recruitment process.



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