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Job Description Summary
Perform installation, troubleshooting, maintain and repair all electrical and/or mechanical operating equipment
in the Printing Plant as well as office equipment in the Commission.Constantly monitor the level of operation for
all equipment. Keep records of servicing, repairs of all equipment spare parts consumption and inventory of
parts, tools and equipment.
Project
4. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Director of Conference Management and Publications and direct
supervision of the Senior Publishing & Reproduction Officer, the incumbent is required to perform the following
tasks:
i. Install new machines/equipment and troubleshoot;
ii. Maintain and repair all equipments in the printing unit and office equipment of the Commission;
iii. Repair & maintain printing machineries and overall office machineries in the commission;
iv. Prepare list of required spare parts for all office machinery and printing equipment;
v. Prepare a monthly and weekly preventive Maintenance program for all photocopy machines in the
commission.
vi. Perform any other tasks as directed by the director and/ or immediate supervisor.
Tasks
5. Qualification and work experience required
Educational Qualifications:
A minimum of Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical field ;
Professional experience:
At least 5 years of industrial job experience in maintenance of heavy duty printing plant machineries and
photocopy machines.
6. Other Relevant Skills
• Excellent computer literacy
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent technical and communication skills.
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good knowledge of the workings of international organizations;
• Capacity to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;
• Must be proactive in carrying out assigned duties
• Must have good time management abilities
7. Languages Requirement
Requirements
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French and Portuguese) is required.
Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve
months will be considered a probationary period. Thereafter the contract shall be renewable every two years
subject to good performance and deliverables.
9. Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US $ 12,834.00 (GSA5 Step 1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post
adjustment 44% of basic salary, Housing allowance $ 16,813.44 per annum and education allowance (100% of
tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00
per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally
recruited staff.
How to apply
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website
http://www.aucareers.org no later than 25 June 2019.
1. Attach detailed and updated curriculum vitae/resume including three (3) referees with good knowledge.
Of candidate’s work, please, provide referees’ contact details – telephone and e-mail addresses.
2. Copy of valid passport.
3. Certified copies of educational qualifications – degrees, diplomas and certificates, where applicable (Not
4. More than 5 Documents in PDF Format, and not exceeding 1 MB).
4. Please be aware that only complete applications will be considered.
5. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the
basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants
must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work
experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate
applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and
evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be
amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a
reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
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