SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre Senior Programme Officer Jobs in Zambia
SADC Plant Genetic Resources Centre Senior Programme Officer Jobs in Zambia
Purpose of the job:
Duties and Responsibilities;
Installation and updating hard- and software
• Purchase and installation of hard- and software
• Maintenance and upgrading of LAN
• Ensuring an all-time availability of Internet access
• Developing, testing and installing in-house developed applications
• Develop, install and maintain documentation system (SDIS) and databases
• Develop, test and install of SDIS database at SPGRC and in Member State
• Training users
• Development of new databases required by SPGRC network users such as web-based databases that include such important features like GIS, strict anti-virus features, etc.
Coordination and support documentation activities in SPGRC network
• Technical backstopping missions to NPGRCs
• Organise, update and manage SPGRC library
• Supervision of cataloguing and classification of newly acquired publications
• Purchase of books, manuals and subscription of periodicals
• Acquisition and maintenance of electronic library management software
Publicise activities of the SPGRC network
• Designing, typesetting and editing annual report, newsletters, and other SPGRC network publications
• Organise and participate in annual agricultural shows
• Revising and reproducing promotional materials
Other
• Continually upgrade own knowledge in the specific work area
• Supervise the work of team falling under the senior officer
Position Requirements
Qualifications
• At least a Masters Degree in Agriculture or Plant Sciences from a recognised Institution
Specialised Knowledge
• Experience and knowledge in computerised information management that include database development and management, office management software and GIS.
• Good understanding of PGR management.
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position.
Experience
Skills Requirements
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Networking and relationship building skills.
• Organisational skills (planning, budgeting, work prioritisation, time management).
• Research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team
Competency Requirements
• Apply interpersonal styles/methods to develop, motivate and empower individuals toward achievement of goals.
• Capable of maintaining quality whilst working under pressure and adhering to deadlines
• Capacity to motivate and influence people positively, and create a climate where people want to do their best
• Conceptual and practical thinking
• Customer focused
• Decisive
• Demonstrated ability to work well, present and win support for ideas in an international, multi-cultural and highly political environment
• Organisational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the organisation to get things done
• Maintain confidentiality and is respectful of sensitive situations
• Methodical and organised, and able to look at the big picture without losing the attention to details
• Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics
• Question status quo / conventional approaches and encourage new ideas and innovations for progress
• Resilience and personal drive, self-motivation
• Results and performance driven
• Thinks and acts strategically
Eligibility
The positions are open to qualified applicants who:
• Are 50 years old or younger. This requirement is based on the Organization’s need to recruit staff who can serve for a reasonable period of time before reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.
• Are from the following eligible Member States: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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