The Australian Government, through AusAID, is committed to broadening and deepening its engagement with African countries and institutions. The Australia Africa Partnerships Facility (AAPF) is one of the mechanisms used to achieve the second objective of Australia’s strategic approach to aid to Africa 2011-2015, which is ‘to help build the human resources capacity of African countries, particularly in areas and ways where Australia has recognised strengths and expertise’. The goal of the AAPF is to develop partnerships between Australia and African countries that contribute to achieving African countries’ development priorities.

The AAPF is managed on behalf of the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) by Cardno Emerging Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd (Cardno).  The AAPF’s head office is in Pretoria, South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

The AAPF is now seeking highly qualified and motivated candidates to be part of the Africa Program Support Group (APSG) – Panel of Experts for the short term technical position: Mineral Skills Development Specialists

The APSG Panel of Experts is a panel of pre-qualified individual consultants that Cardno can engage quickly to meet the needs of AusAID’s program in Africa.  The APSG Panel of Experts will be used for a number of tasks within their technical area, including provision of advice, project/ activity design, scoping missions, project review and monitoring, representation on AusAID’s behalf at conferences etc., and report writing.

Other Requirements

The full Call for Application documents, including the Terms of Reference can be downloaded here: RFT APSG General Updated 20130523.pdf

The Application Forms can be downloaded here: PART 4 Application Forms APSG_21052013.docx

To successfully apply for this position applicants must submit a CV and fully completed Application Form quoting the position you are applying for by no later than 5pm South Africa time on Friday 28 June 2013.

Cardno Emerging Markets is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child protection.

Employee Benefits

?The terms and conditions of these positions are determined by AusAID’s policies and procedures as set out in the ‘Adviser Remuneration Framework’ (ARF). Full details of the ARF are available at:-

http://www.ausaid.gov.au/publications/pages/3994_1809_6357_1618_6763.aspx

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Any questions with regards to these applications can also be directed to:-

procurement@aa-partnerships.org

Closing Date: 28 June, 2013

Further information about the AAPF is available at http://www.aa-partnerships.org