Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Legal Officer (AfCHPR)
Date: Jan 24, 2023
Location: Tanzania, Tanzania
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: Registrar
Directorate/Department: Registry of the African Court
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Purpose of Job
To provide operational leadership support to the Court on legal issues.

Main Functions
• Is responsible for case management.
• Reviews briefs and sources submitted by parties.
• Monitors and reviews the Rules of the Court, practice directions and other internal instruments of the Court.
• Is focal point for networking activities and organises meetings, seminars, workshops and other promotional activities of the Court.
• Coordinates the work of other staff.

Specific Responsibilities
• Carries out legal analysis of judgments and submissions.
• Prepares the draft minutes, memoranda and decisions of the Court, and where necessary, attends Court sessions.
• Carries out legal research and prepare presentations in international law in general, legislation and jurisprudence of international courts.
• Provides legal opinions and makes concrete recommendations on issues concerning the Court.
• Prepares draft concept notes, work plan, agendas, work programmes for activities of the Court.
• Performs any other duties as required.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
• Master’s in Law with at least seven (7) years of relevant professional working experience of which three (3) should be at expert level, preferably in an international organization or in a judicial institution.
OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least ten (10) years of relevant professional working experience of which three (3) should be at expert level, preferably in an international organization or in a judicial institution
• Specialization in public international law will be an added advantage.
• Perfect command of Portuguese Language is prefered.
• Knowledge of one or several other African Union working Languages will be an added advantage.

Required Skills
• Leadership skills;
• Knowledge of the African human rights system;
• Analytical skills and ability to prepare legal submissions, opinions and motions;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision;
• Public relations and communication;
• Capacity to manage a multicultural team;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Drafting and argumentative skills in one of the African Union working languages;
• Planning and organizational skills;
• Computer literacy.

Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Insight ....
• Change Management....
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies
• Building Relationships
• Accountable and Complies with Rules..
• Learning Orientation ….
• Communicating with Influence ....
• Functional Competencies
• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing ....
• Drive for Result ....
• Continuous improvement orientation ....

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$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 19,530.00 (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

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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