Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 02, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Political Officer (Peace Support Operation - PSO)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: African Union

AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and TeamWork • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information
Reports to: SPO, Training, Eval, Doctrine and planning
Directorate/Department : Political Affairs, Peace & Security (PAPS)
Division : Peace and Support Operation
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job
To provide technical support for the advancement of the work of the AU in priority areas of conflict management

Main Functions
• Undertakes follow up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
• Suggests new and expands on existing policy areas for planned research.
• Provides support for setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.
• Coordinates the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
• Participates in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
• Engages with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
• Produces draft reports and participates in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division

Specific Responsibilities
• Participates in the daily activities of the PSOD and maintain up-to-date knowledge of events relating to international and regional political, security, stabilization and economic developments in general, and as they affect AUC PSOs;
• Drafts a various documents such as report, background notes and briefing notes to the management and senior officials as directed by Head…
• Monitors and analyses developments and activities of PSOs, including relations with regional organizations, Member States, Police/Troop Contributing Countries and other stakeholders
• Monitors political, security, Stabilization, humanitarian, socio-economic and other relevant developments in AU PSOs mandated and authorized by the AU Peace and Security Council,
• Prepares responses to comments, statements, and queries (oral and written) of parties, troop/police contributors, members of the Peace and Security Council,
• Collects and coordinates information/inputs from RECs/RMs, the United Nations, and other concerned stakeholders
• Responds to various requests from AU PSOs and prepare related correspondence as required;
• Provides support in the creation of a databases which track project progress, and provide and keep updated other information relevant to the assigned area, including on implementation of PSO mandates;
• Attends and organizes relevant meetings such as working groups, and prepare notes of the meetings; Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public law, International Law, Conflict Prevention and Resolution or any other related social science studies with 5 years relevant experience. Or
• Master Degree in similar studies with 2 years relevant experience.

Required Skills
• Management and administrative skills
• Communication and report writing skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and AU computing systems
• Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural setting
• Knowledge and operational understanding of AU policies, standards and systems
• Knowledge in international relations
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies
• Teamwork and Collaboration..
• Learning Orientation...
• .Communicating with impact
• Accountability awareness and Compliance..

Core Competencies
• ..Teamwork and Collaboration
• Communicating with Influence ....

Functional Competencies
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing..
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus
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 shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 22,932.00 (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.
 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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