Organization
The African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) is an International Professional Organization whose objectives are to promote best practice, excellence and professionalism in public administration and management in Africa.
Among other functions, the Association conducts workshops, seminars and conferences, carries out applied research, offers advisory services and publishes journals, newsletters monographs and books.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Individuals for the Post of the Programme Officer.
The duty station is the AAPAM Headquarters located at UN Avenue,
Magnolia Close, Fuchsia 132, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya.
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary General for organizing AAPAM programmes, including Marketing and Public Relations work.
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary General for organizing AAPAM programmes, including Marketing and Public Relations work.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- To
support the Secretary General in the development and implementation of
policies and programmes of the Association.
- Initiate
new Programmes to enhance the image and finances of AAPAM
- Initiating
and managing training seminars and workshops
- Organizing
and Managing Conferences
- Managing
the production of AAPAM’s publications, such as journals, newsletters,
research monographs and books;
- Creating
awareness among the public through activities and programmes;
- To
maintain positive and effective relations between AAPAM its National
Chapters, members, partners, governments as well as related organizations
and institutions.
- Prepare
Reports of the activities and programmes of the Association.
- Marketing
AAPAM products; and
- Any
other duties that the Secretary General may determine.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, candidates must:-
For appointment to this grade, candidates must:-
- Have
Post-Graduate qualification in the Social Sciences, Business
Administration or related subjects from a recognized University.
- Have
training, knowledge and experience in public sector management.
- Have
capabilities for initiating and managing relevant public sector capacity
building training seminars and workshops.
- Be
able to supervise the activities and staff of the Programmes Unit.
- Have
excellent oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal
relations.
- Be
proficient on the computer and excellent organization skills.
- Be
proficient in report writing.
- Have
broad knowledge of programs and projects work and initiative.
- Be
self-driven, highly motivated, energetic and a team player; and
- Knowledge
of French will be an added advantage.
Salary: AAPAM
will offer a competitive basic salary and allowances.
Duration of Employment: An initial Contract of three (3) years; subsequent contracts by mutual agreement.
Method of Application
Candidates who meet the stated requirements should submit through e-mail applications together with their Curriculum Vitae and copies of Certificates to reach by 31st January 2013 to the following address:
Other
The Secretary General
African Association for Public
Administration and Management (AAPAM)
UN Avenue Magnolia Close, Fuchsia 132, Gigiri
P.O. Box 48677, 00100 GPO,
Duration of Employment: An initial Contract of three (3) years; subsequent contracts by mutual agreement.
Method of Application
Candidates who meet the stated requirements should submit through e-mail applications together with their Curriculum Vitae and copies of Certificates to reach by 31st January 2013 to the following address:
Other
The Secretary General
African Association for Public
Administration and Management (AAPAM)
UN Avenue Magnolia Close, Fuchsia 132, Gigiri
P.O. Box 48677, 00100 GPO,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 020 2629650
Tel: +254 020 2629650
Email: aapam@aapam.org
Website: www.aapam.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.aapam.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The successful candidate may be required to take the post as
early as 1st March 2013.
Enquiries on the post should be directed to the AAPAM Secretariat at the above address.
Enquiries on the post should be directed to the AAPAM Secretariat at the above address.