Nafasi za Kazi The Southern African Development Community (SADC), Tuma Maombi Kabla ya Tarehe 30 May, 2018.

REF: SADC/2/3/3/3

SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Background
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic
community founded and maintained by countries in Southern Africa. It aims to further the
socio-economic, political and security cooperation among its Member States and foster
regional integration in order to achieve peace, stability and wealth. SADC currently has
fifteen Member States1
with a population of approximately 327 million people and a
combined GDP of USD 600 billion (2016).

The Secretariat is currently recruiting for

1. Director Human Resources and Administration 2
2. Senior Legal Counsel 4
3. Head Civilian 4
4. Senior Officer -Disaster Risk Reduction 4
5. Senior Programme Officer Health and Nutrition 4
6. Senior Officer Internal Audit 4
7. Senior Officer – ICT 4
8. Senior Officer – Learning, Development and Performance Management 4
9. Senior Officer Administration 4
10. Senior Officer Police / SARPCCO 4
11. Senior Officer Research and Statistics 4
12. Senior Programme Officer Education and Skills Development 4
13. Senior Programme Officer Transport 4
14. Senior Programme Officer Water 4
15. Senior Programme Officer Food Security and Agriculture 4
16. Senior Programme Officer ICT 4
17. Senior Programme Officer Macroeconomic Convergence 4
18. Senior Programme Officer Science, Technology and Innovation 4
19. AUC Liaison Senior Officer 4
20. Senior Programme Officer – Investment and Finance 4
21. Senior Officer Remuneration, Recruitment and Relations
22. Senior Programme Officer Trade 4
23. Senior Programme Documentation and Information 5
24. Senior Programme Officer Ex-Situ Conservation 5
25. Senior Programme Officer In-Situ Conservation 5
26. Senior Translator 5
27. Reviser x2 (1 French & 1 Portuguese) 5
28. Finance Officer Project Audits and Compliance 6
29. Officer Research and Statistics 6
30. Programme Officer HIV and AIDS 6
31. Programme Officer Gender Mainstreaming 6
32. Translator x2 (1 French & 1 Portuguese) 6
33. Internal Auditor 6
34. IT Support Officer 6
35. Liaison Officer Disaster Risk Reduction 7
36. Elections and Good Governance Officer 7
37. Mediation and Peacebuilding Officer 7
38. Officer - Logistics 7
39. Operation and Plan Officer 7
40. Planning and Budget Support Officer x2 7
41. Programme Officer Multilateral Trade 7
42. Programme Officer SQAM 7
43. Programme Officer Customs Capacity Building 7
44. Programme Officer Capital Markets 7
45. Programme Officer Financial Sector 7
46. Programme Officer Investment 7
47. Programme Officer Regional Trade 7
48. Public Security Officer 7
49. Human Resources Officer 7
50. Officer Resource Mobilisation x2 7

Remuneration
The SADC Secretariat offers a competitive package for all the positions as outlined
below.

Job Grade Average Package per Annum:
Job Grade 2 US$ 90, 828
Job Grade 4 US$ 81, 650
Job Grade 5 US$ 77, 090
Job Grade 6 US$ 72, 527
Job Grade 7 US$ 68, 726

Tenure of appointment
All appointments for the above positions will be on a fixed term contract for a period of
four (4) years, renewable once for an equal period subject to satisfactory performance,
age limit and the continued need for the position.

Eligibility

All Member States are eligible to apply for all positions listed above, except for the
Director position. Only five countries are eligible to apply for the Director Human
Resources and Administration, namely, Botswana, DRC, Madagascar, Mauritius and
Seychelles. The table below outlines eligibility.

Country Positions at Director Level (Grade 2) Positions Below Director Level
Angola Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Botswana Eligible Eligible
DRC Eligible Eligible
Lesotho Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Madagascar Eligible Eligible
Malawi Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Mauritius Eligible Eligible
Mozambique Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Namibia Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Seychelles Eligible Eligible
South Africa Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Swaziland Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Tanzania Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Zambia Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Zimbabwe Not eligible - Already represented Eligible
Closing Date and Submission of Applications: Applications must be submitted to the
SADC National Contact Point in the following eligible Member States not later than or on
30 May, 2018.

Applications should be accompanied by the following:

a) a cover letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describe
how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the
position;

b) a five (5) page updated curriculum vitae;

c) certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and

d) duly completed SADC Application Form.
Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of educational and
professional qualifications supporting your application, on the day of your interview.
Gender Mainstreaming
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from
female candidates.

If you are results orientated, you have a passion for the transformation and
development of Southern Africa, and possess the required competencies, please
submit your application.

Only applicants who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being
considered for interview, will be contacted. Should you not hear from the SADC
Secretariat within two months after the closing date, kindly consider your application as
unsuccessful.

For further details on the position that you want to apply for, job profiles and SADC
Application Form, refer to the SADC Website: www.sadc.int
Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point in your respective
country.