Job Title: HEAD OF DIVISION, EXTERNAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/20/2012
Department: ADMIN. & HR DEVELOPMENT
Post Level P5
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director, Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
HEADOF DIVISION, EXTERNAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
TheAfrican Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is chargedwith spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the people ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
Inseeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen itscapacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizationalstructure and the filling of all vacant posts.
Post:
Job title: HEAD OF DIVISION, EXTERNAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Grade: P5
Supervisor: Director,Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Directorate: Directorate of Programming,Budgeting, Finance and
Accounting
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
2. JobPurpose:
Underthe supervision of the Director of Programming, Budgeting, Finance andAccounting, the Head of Division, ExternalResources Managementshall beresponsible for managing and monitoring the accounts of AUC. Functions shallinclude setting up and maintaining a professional system of financialaccounting, records keeping and reporting to ensure an effective andtransparent administration of AUC funds.
3. Majorduties and responsibilities:
a. To develop and review accountingrecords and maintain an updated accounting system by ensuring that errors andirregularities are identified and promptly corrected;
b. To keep and maintainAfrican Union External Fund accounts;
c. To ensure that expenditures are incurredas per the partner agreement and periodic reports submitted as per theagreement.
d. To ensure thatexpenditures are properly recorded against relevant budget codes, in order toavoid over expenditure;
e. To produce periodicfinancial reports for distribution to programme managers and partners forinformation and decision making;
f. To design and establishappropriate accounting records for fixed assets;
g. To implement relevantrecommendations by both internal and external auditors related to theimprovement of the financial management and accounting systems;
h. To ensure the overallmanagement of the Division: personnel, budget, performance, quality, disciplineand training in conformity with the relevant rules and procedures in force;
i. To prepare annualfinancial reports, which will be made available to external auditors, topartners and the Advisory Sub-Committee of the Permanent RepresentativeCommittee (PRC) as required by the Financial Rules and Regulations;
j. To ensure that funds areavailable to meet the approved work programs at all times.
k. To perform any other dutyas may be assigned.
4. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have at least aMasters Degree in Accounting or a Bachelors Degree plus a ProfessionalAccounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA),Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountant(CIMA) or equivalent.
5.Professional experience required:
Candidates must have at least 10 years relevant working experiencein the area of accounting, finance and budgeting systems of which at least 5years should be at managerial level.
6.Otherrelevant skills
- Computerliteracy;
- Excellentknowledge of data analysis and programme/project management;
- Managementexperience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in amulti-cultural environment;
- Excellentdrafting and reporting skills;
- Goodcommunication and negotiating skills;
- Goodplanning and organizational skills.
7. Languagerequirement
Proficiency inone of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge of oneor more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Agerequirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.
9. Tenureof Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract shall be for a period of two years renewable,subject to satisfactory performance.
10. GenderMainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary ofUS$45,551.00 per annum plus other related entitlements
e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basicsalary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 per
annum), education allowance (75% oftuition and other education related expenses
for every eligible dependent up to amaximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum),
etc for internationally recruitedstaff of the Commission.
How to Apply;
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 20th May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Finance Officeer Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: FINANCE OFFICER
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/20/2012
Department: PROGRAM., BUDGET, FINANCE & ACCTG.
Post Level P2
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director, Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FINANCE OFFICER
TheAfrican Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is chargedwith spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
Inseeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen itscapacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizationalstructure and the filling of all vacant posts.
Post:
Job title: FINANCEOFFICER
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Director,Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Directorate: Directorateof Programming, Budgeting, Finance and
Accounting
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
2. JobPurpose:
Underthe supervision of the Director of Programming, Budgeting, Finance andAccounting, the Finance Officer shall be responsible for managing andmonitoring the accounts of AUC. Functions shall include setting up andmaintaining a professional system of financial accounting, records keeping andreporting to ensure an effective and transparent administration of AUC funds.
3. Majorduties and responsibilities:
Ø Financial Accounting and Monitoringduties;
Ø Assist in the implementation andproper functioning of the AUC accounting system;
Ø Ensurethe proper processing of fund transactions and provide financial reports fordonors andinternal management;
Ø Ensure that donor fund disbursementsare made for expenditures indicated in the budget/work plan for executingprogrammes /projects as specified;
Ø Evaluate trends of financialimplementation and make necessary recommendations for possible improvements;
Ø Prepare cash requirement forecasts forfunds, request for the release of funds and follow up subsequent receipts; and
Ø Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
4. Qualifications and Experience Required
Candidatesmust have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting,Financial Management or Commerce. A professional qualification in Accountingsuch as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent from a recognized Institution will bean added advantage.
5. Professional experience required:
Candidatesmust have at least 5 years ofrelevant work experience in Accounting, Auditing and/ or Financial Managementof which at least 3 years should be at middle management level.
6.Otherrelevant skills
- Financialmanagement and analytical skills in a Donor funded environment;
- Knowledgeof funding and other resource mobilization mechanisms;
- Developmentof procedures and Computerized System design and implementation skills;
- Excellentinterpersonal, report writing and communication skills;
- Excellentcomputer skills with practical knowledge of and experience in accountingsoftware
7. Languagerequirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge ofone or more of the other AU working languages will be an added advantage.
8. Agerequirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 30and 45 years old.
9. Tenureof Appointment:
Theappointmentwill be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of twoyears renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
10. GenderMainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equalopportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00per annum plus other related entitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basicsalary), Housing allowance ($14, 414.40 per annum), education allowance (75% oftuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up toa maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationallyrecruited staff of the commission.
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 20th May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/20/2012
Department: PROGRAM., BUDGET, FINANCE & ACCTG.
Post Level P2
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director, Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
FINANCE OFFICER
TheAfrican Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is chargedwith spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
Inseeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen itscapacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizationalstructure and the filling of all vacant posts.
Post:
Job title: FINANCEOFFICER
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Director,Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Directorate: Directorateof Programming, Budgeting, Finance and
Accounting
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
2. JobPurpose:
Underthe supervision of the Director of Programming, Budgeting, Finance andAccounting, the Finance Officer shall be responsible for managing andmonitoring the accounts of AUC. Functions shall include setting up andmaintaining a professional system of financial accounting, records keeping andreporting to ensure an effective and transparent administration of AUC funds.
3. Majorduties and responsibilities:
Ø Financial Accounting and Monitoringduties;
Ø Assist in the implementation andproper functioning of the AUC accounting system;
Ø Ensurethe proper processing of fund transactions and provide financial reports fordonors andinternal management;
Ø Ensure that donor fund disbursementsare made for expenditures indicated in the budget/work plan for executingprogrammes /projects as specified;
Ø Evaluate trends of financialimplementation and make necessary recommendations for possible improvements;
Ø Prepare cash requirement forecasts forfunds, request for the release of funds and follow up subsequent receipts; and
Ø Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
4. Qualifications and Experience Required
Candidatesmust have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting,Financial Management or Commerce. A professional qualification in Accountingsuch as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent from a recognized Institution will bean added advantage.
5. Professional experience required:
Candidatesmust have at least 5 years ofrelevant work experience in Accounting, Auditing and/ or Financial Managementof which at least 3 years should be at middle management level.
6.Otherrelevant skills
- Financialmanagement and analytical skills in a Donor funded environment;
- Knowledgeof funding and other resource mobilization mechanisms;
- Developmentof procedures and Computerized System design and implementation skills;
- Excellentinterpersonal, report writing and communication skills;
- Excellentcomputer skills with practical knowledge of and experience in accountingsoftware
7. Languagerequirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge ofone or more of the other AU working languages will be an added advantage.
8. Agerequirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 30and 45 years old.
9. Tenureof Appointment:
Theappointmentwill be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of twoyears renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
10. GenderMainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equalopportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00per annum plus other related entitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basicsalary), Housing allowance ($14, 414.40 per annum), education allowance (75% oftuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up toa maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationallyrecruited staff of the commission.
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 20th May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Head of Division,Peace Fund Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: HEAD OF DIVISION, PEACE FUNDS
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/21/2012
Department: PROGRAM., BUDGET, FINANCE & ACCTG.
Post Level P4
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director of Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT: Head ofDivision, Peace Funds
Post:
Job title: HEADOF DIVISION, PEACE FUNDS
Grade: P4
Supervisor: Directorof Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Directorate: Directoratefor Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
2. Majorduties and responsibilities:
a. To develop and review accountingrecords and maintain an updated accounting system by ensuring that errors andirregularities are identified and promptly corrected;
b. To keep and maintain African Union PeaceFund accounts;
c. To ensure that expenditures are properlyrecorded against relevant budget codes, in order to avoid over expenditure;
d. To produce periodic financialreports for distribution to programme managers and partners for information anddecision making;
e. To design and establish appropriateaccounting record for fixed assets;
f. To implement relevantrecommendations by both internal and external auditors related to theimprovement of the financial management and accounting systems;
g. To ensure the overall management ofthe Unit personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training inconformity with the relevant rules and procedures in force;
h. To prepare annual financial reports,which will be made available to external auditors and the AdvisorySub-Committee of the Permanent Representative Committee (PRC) as required bythe Financial Rules and Regulations;
i. To perform any other duties as may be assigned.
3. Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must have a minimumUniversity Masters Degree in Accounting or a Bachelors Degree plus aProfessional Accounting qualification such as CertifiedPublic Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountant (CIMA) or equivalent and Experience is SAP finance andcommunication.
4. Professional experience required:
Candidates must have at least 10 years relevant working experience in the area ofaccounting, financial and budgeting systems of which at least 3 years should beat management level.
5. Other relevant skills
- Computer literacy;
- Excellent knowledge of data analysisand programme/project management;
- Management experience, excellentinterpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work ina multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reportingskills;
- Good communication and negotiatingskills;
- Good planning and organizationalskills.
6. Language requirement:
Proficiency in one ofthe African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or several otherworking language(s) would be an added value
7. Age requirement: candidates must preferably bebetween 35 and 50 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on a fixedterm contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve monthswill be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract shall befor a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equalopportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10.Remuneration
Indicativebasic salary of US $38,489.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g.Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum),education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses forevery eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum),etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply;
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnotlater than 21 May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/21/2012
Department: PROGRAM., BUDGET, FINANCE & ACCTG.
Post Level P4
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director of Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT: Head ofDivision, Peace Funds
Post:
Job title: HEADOF DIVISION, PEACE FUNDS
Grade: P4
Supervisor: Directorof Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Directorate: Directoratefor Programming, Budgeting, Finance and Accounting
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
2. Majorduties and responsibilities:
a. To develop and review accountingrecords and maintain an updated accounting system by ensuring that errors andirregularities are identified and promptly corrected;
b. To keep and maintain African Union PeaceFund accounts;
c. To ensure that expenditures are properlyrecorded against relevant budget codes, in order to avoid over expenditure;
d. To produce periodic financialreports for distribution to programme managers and partners for information anddecision making;
e. To design and establish appropriateaccounting record for fixed assets;
f. To implement relevantrecommendations by both internal and external auditors related to theimprovement of the financial management and accounting systems;
g. To ensure the overall management ofthe Unit personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training inconformity with the relevant rules and procedures in force;
h. To prepare annual financial reports,which will be made available to external auditors and the AdvisorySub-Committee of the Permanent Representative Committee (PRC) as required bythe Financial Rules and Regulations;
i. To perform any other duties as may be assigned.
3. Educational Qualifications:
Candidates must have a minimumUniversity Masters Degree in Accounting or a Bachelors Degree plus aProfessional Accounting qualification such as CertifiedPublic Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Institute ofManagement Accountant (CIMA) or equivalent and Experience is SAP finance andcommunication.
4. Professional experience required:
Candidates must have at least 10 years relevant working experience in the area ofaccounting, financial and budgeting systems of which at least 3 years should beat management level.
5. Other relevant skills
- Computer literacy;
- Excellent knowledge of data analysisand programme/project management;
- Management experience, excellentinterpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work ina multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reportingskills;
- Good communication and negotiatingskills;
- Good planning and organizationalskills.
6. Language requirement:
Proficiency in one ofthe African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or several otherworking language(s) would be an added value
7. Age requirement: candidates must preferably bebetween 35 and 50 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on a fixedterm contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve monthswill be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract shall befor a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equalopportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10.Remuneration
Indicativebasic salary of US $38,489.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g.Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum),education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses forevery eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum),etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply;
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnotlater than 21 May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Bilingual Secretary Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: BILINGUAL SECRETARY
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/21/2012
Department: ADMIN. & HR DEVELOPMENT
Post Level GSA4
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor -
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT : BILINGUAL SECRETARY
1. POST
Post Title: BILINGUAL SECRETARY
Grade: GSA4
Duty Station: AddisAbaba
2. Purpose of the Job: perform secretarial and officeadministrative/management duties for the Division.
3. MajorDuties and Responsibilities
The major duties andresponsibilities of the Bilingual Secretary are as follows:
Type and proof read documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, etc as may be required by assigned supervisors;
Draft responses to routine correspondences for the signature of the supervisors;
Receive guests/visitors/staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondes and documents;
Answer and screen telephone calls/E-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners;
Keep an up to date diary of appointments for supervisors and other senior staff of the division;
Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
Provide day to day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Department / Division / Units
Perform reception services where required
Perform any other relevant duty/responsibility assigned.
4. Educational Qualifications and WorkExperience
A minimum of five Advanced level certifcateplus an advance certificate in Secretarial Studies. A higher qualification willbe an added advantage; Plus.
· TypingSpeed : 50 words per minutes
· Excellentsecretarial and office management skills;
· Aminimum of 5 years of relevant secretarial experience in a Government, publicsector or international organisation.
5. Other Relevant Skills:
· Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills;
· Goodknowledge of the workings of international organisations;
· Capacityto work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;
· Excellentcomputer literacy Experience Microsoft office applications
· Goodplanning and organisational skills
6. Language Requirement:
Proficiency( read , write, speak ) in two of the African Union working languages.Knowledge of one or more of the other working languages would be an addedadvantage.
7. Age Requirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old
8. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on a fixedterm contract for a period of three (3) years,of with the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract shall be fora period of two years renewable, subjectto satisfactory performance and deliverables.
9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU is an equal opportunity employer and qualifiedwomen are strongly encouraged to apply
10. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary ofUS $11,520.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment(46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), educationallowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for everyeligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc forinternationally recruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply;
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 21 May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/21/2012
Department: ADMIN. & HR DEVELOPMENT
Post Level GSA4
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor -
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT : BILINGUAL SECRETARY
1. POST
Post Title: BILINGUAL SECRETARY
Grade: GSA4
Duty Station: AddisAbaba
2. Purpose of the Job: perform secretarial and officeadministrative/management duties for the Division.
3. MajorDuties and Responsibilities
The major duties andresponsibilities of the Bilingual Secretary are as follows:
Type and proof read documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, etc as may be required by assigned supervisors;
Draft responses to routine correspondences for the signature of the supervisors;
Receive guests/visitors/staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondes and documents;
Answer and screen telephone calls/E-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners;
Keep an up to date diary of appointments for supervisors and other senior staff of the division;
Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
Provide day to day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Department / Division / Units
Perform reception services where required
Perform any other relevant duty/responsibility assigned.
4. Educational Qualifications and WorkExperience
A minimum of five Advanced level certifcateplus an advance certificate in Secretarial Studies. A higher qualification willbe an added advantage; Plus.
· TypingSpeed : 50 words per minutes
· Excellentsecretarial and office management skills;
· Aminimum of 5 years of relevant secretarial experience in a Government, publicsector or international organisation.
5. Other Relevant Skills:
· Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills;
· Goodknowledge of the workings of international organisations;
· Capacityto work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;
· Excellentcomputer literacy Experience Microsoft office applications
· Goodplanning and organisational skills
6. Language Requirement:
Proficiency( read , write, speak ) in two of the African Union working languages.Knowledge of one or more of the other working languages would be an addedadvantage.
7. Age Requirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old
8. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on a fixedterm contract for a period of three (3) years,of with the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract shall be fora period of two years renewable, subjectto satisfactory performance and deliverables.
9. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU is an equal opportunity employer and qualifiedwomen are strongly encouraged to apply
10. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary ofUS $11,520.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment(46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), educationallowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for everyeligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc forinternationally recruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply;
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 21 May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Senior Project Officer Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER (AFRICAN INTERNET EXCHANGE SYSTEM)
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 4/30/2012
Department: INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Head, Information Society Division
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT: Senior Project Officer (African Internet ExchangeSystem)
The growing use of Internet over the past several years is beginning toplay a significant role in Africa’s development. Due to the lack of efficientpaths on the African continent, inter-African telecommunications trafficexchange is carried outside the continent, mainly to the USA and Europe, whichis very costly as well as an inefficient way of handling inter-country exchangeof Internet traffic.
Inresponse to the above, the African Union Commission with the support of theEU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund (ITF) has initiated the implementation ofthe African Internet Exchange System project (AXIS). The AXIS project aims to support and facilitate the establishment of anAfrican internet infrastructure through capacity building and technicalassistance to Internet Service Providers and Internet Community Stakeholders,supporting set-up of internet exchange points, establishment of RegionalInternet Hubs and Regional Internet Carriers and Continental Internet Carriers.
The ITF Grantwill also support a number of activities related to the preparation and set-upof this project, in particular for the financing of Project staff to be locatedat the African Union Commission.
Post :
Job Title: Senior Project Officer (AfricanInternet Exchange System)
Supervisor: Head,Information Society Division
Post Level: P3 Step 5
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration : Twelvemoth ( renewable)
Job Purpose:
To implementand manage critical paths/milestones and monitoring mechanisms for thesuccessful realization of the African Internet Exchange System (AXIS) project.
Major duties and responsibilities:
· Ensure highquality and timely production of all deliverables of the AXIS project throughproper quality control assessments;
· Develop detailed Request for Proposals and liaise withthe relevant department responsible for procurement on the selection process tohost Regional Internet Exchange Hubs and the & Continental InternetExchange System;
· Develop Request for Proposals and liaise with therelevant department responsible for procurement on the selection process tohost Regional Internet Carriers and Continental Internet Carriers;
· Develop communications,dissemination and publicity strategy for the African Internet Exchange System;
· Develop a monitoring and evaluation process for theAXIS project;
· Support the Information Society Division to implementall activities related to the Africa Internet Exchange System;
· Perform any other dutiesassigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Advanced university Master degreein Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems,Electrical/Electronic Engineering;
Professional experience required:
Prior experience of at least 8 yearsin planning, design and administering of Internet Exchange Points, including atleast 3 years of direct relevant work experience in managerial positioninvolving Internet Exchange Points
6. Other relevant skills:
· Certificationrelevant to Internet Exchange Points as part of continuous learning is an addedadvantage. Certification should demonstrate advanced qualifications and broadknowledge of technical aspects of Internet Exchange Points;
· Experience in project cycle management, especiallymonitoring and evaluation of ICT projects;
· Experience with procurement processes and regulations;
· Excellent drafting skills andreporting skills, written and oral;
· Good computer skills, proficient with projectmanagement applications including Microsoft Project;
· Languageskills : fluency (spoken and written) in any of the African Union workinglanguages. Proficiency in two (English and French) of the African Union workinglanguages is an added advantage ;
· Knowledge of the African Union system is desirable.
Interpersonalskills:
· Work planning and organizationability;
· Problem solving ability;
· Diplomacy skills;
· Ability to establish andmaintain excellent work relationships on all levels within a multiculturalenvironment;
· Conscientiousness withrespect to Results and Quality, Sense of Responsibility.
7. Expected Deliverables
· AXIS Project Implementation Plan using standardproject management too
· AXIS Project Monitoring & Evaluation Plan
· Dissemination & PublicityStrategy for the African Internet Exchange System
· AXIS Project Communication Plan
· Terms of Reference forRegional Internet Exchange Hubs and Continental
InternetExchange System
· Terms of Reference forRegional Internet Carrier & Continental Internet Carrier
Language requirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge ofone or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Age requirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment shall be for an initial period of One (1) years, the first three (3)months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject toperformance , deliverables andavailability of funds.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunityemployer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11. Remuneration:The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$74,538.17inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and
US$ 64,868.51 inclusive of all allowances for locallyrecruited staff
How to Apply
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not laterthan 30th April 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 4/30/2012
Department: INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Head, Information Society Division
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT: Senior Project Officer (African Internet ExchangeSystem)
The growing use of Internet over the past several years is beginning toplay a significant role in Africa’s development. Due to the lack of efficientpaths on the African continent, inter-African telecommunications trafficexchange is carried outside the continent, mainly to the USA and Europe, whichis very costly as well as an inefficient way of handling inter-country exchangeof Internet traffic.
Inresponse to the above, the African Union Commission with the support of theEU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund (ITF) has initiated the implementation ofthe African Internet Exchange System project (AXIS). The AXIS project aims to support and facilitate the establishment of anAfrican internet infrastructure through capacity building and technicalassistance to Internet Service Providers and Internet Community Stakeholders,supporting set-up of internet exchange points, establishment of RegionalInternet Hubs and Regional Internet Carriers and Continental Internet Carriers.
The ITF Grantwill also support a number of activities related to the preparation and set-upof this project, in particular for the financing of Project staff to be locatedat the African Union Commission.
Post :
Job Title: Senior Project Officer (AfricanInternet Exchange System)
Supervisor: Head,Information Society Division
Post Level: P3 Step 5
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Duration : Twelvemoth ( renewable)
Job Purpose:
To implementand manage critical paths/milestones and monitoring mechanisms for thesuccessful realization of the African Internet Exchange System (AXIS) project.
Major duties and responsibilities:
· Ensure highquality and timely production of all deliverables of the AXIS project throughproper quality control assessments;
· Develop detailed Request for Proposals and liaise withthe relevant department responsible for procurement on the selection process tohost Regional Internet Exchange Hubs and the & Continental InternetExchange System;
· Develop Request for Proposals and liaise with therelevant department responsible for procurement on the selection process tohost Regional Internet Carriers and Continental Internet Carriers;
· Develop communications,dissemination and publicity strategy for the African Internet Exchange System;
· Develop a monitoring and evaluation process for theAXIS project;
· Support the Information Society Division to implementall activities related to the Africa Internet Exchange System;
· Perform any other dutiesassigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Advanced university Master degreein Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems,Electrical/Electronic Engineering;
Professional experience required:
Prior experience of at least 8 yearsin planning, design and administering of Internet Exchange Points, including atleast 3 years of direct relevant work experience in managerial positioninvolving Internet Exchange Points
6. Other relevant skills:
· Certificationrelevant to Internet Exchange Points as part of continuous learning is an addedadvantage. Certification should demonstrate advanced qualifications and broadknowledge of technical aspects of Internet Exchange Points;
· Experience in project cycle management, especiallymonitoring and evaluation of ICT projects;
· Experience with procurement processes and regulations;
· Excellent drafting skills andreporting skills, written and oral;
· Good computer skills, proficient with projectmanagement applications including Microsoft Project;
· Languageskills : fluency (spoken and written) in any of the African Union workinglanguages. Proficiency in two (English and French) of the African Union workinglanguages is an added advantage ;
· Knowledge of the African Union system is desirable.
Interpersonalskills:
· Work planning and organizationability;
· Problem solving ability;
· Diplomacy skills;
· Ability to establish andmaintain excellent work relationships on all levels within a multiculturalenvironment;
· Conscientiousness withrespect to Results and Quality, Sense of Responsibility.
7. Expected Deliverables
· AXIS Project Implementation Plan using standardproject management too
· AXIS Project Monitoring & Evaluation Plan
· Dissemination & PublicityStrategy for the African Internet Exchange System
· AXIS Project Communication Plan
· Terms of Reference forRegional Internet Exchange Hubs and Continental
InternetExchange System
· Terms of Reference forRegional Internet Carrier & Continental Internet Carrier
Language requirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge ofone or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Age requirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment shall be for an initial period of One (1) years, the first three (3)months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject toperformance , deliverables andavailability of funds.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunityemployer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11. Remuneration:The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$74,538.17inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and
US$ 64,868.51 inclusive of all allowances for locallyrecruited staff
How to Apply
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not laterthan 30th April 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Political Officer Democracy and Governance Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: POLITICAL OFFICER (DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE)
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/22/2012
Department: POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Post Level P2
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Head of Division: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: POLITICALOFFICER (DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE)
The AfricanUnion, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged withspearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking toachieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity todeliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structureand the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commissionof the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for aposition of Political Officer(Democracy and Governance) in theDepartment for Political Affairs.
Post:
Job title: POLITICALOFFICER (DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE)
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Head of Division:Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Directorate: Department for Political Affairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Majorduties and responsibilities:
The PoliticalOfficerDemocracy and Governance shall perform the following tasks:
Assist in planning, preparing and implementing programme activities relating to democracy and governance as well as preparing budgets;
Drafting of concept notes and background documents;
Organise seminars, workshops and other related activities in the field of democracy and governancewith various stakeholders;
Draft speeches, talking points, reports of activities and specific missions;
Provide advice on democracy and governance issues, including input into official communications, statements and other documents;
Liaise with the AU Regional Offices on democracy and governance issues;
Assist in mainstreaming democracy and governance in the programs of the African Union;
Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate working relations with AU Organs and partners of African Union on issues relating to democracy and governance;
Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor.
4. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have a minimum Bachelor UniversityDegree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or other disciplinesrelated to the major duties.
5.Professional experience required:
Candidatesmust have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in the area ofDemocracy and Governanceincluding experience in capacity building, training,technical cooperation activities, planning and budgeting
6. Otherrelevant skills
Computer literal;
Ability to work in a team and maintain team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure, and to act with discretion in a politically sensitive environment and to establish good working relationship both with Government authorities and colleagues
Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
Excellent communication and negotiating skills;
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
7. Language requirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several otherworking language(s) would be an added value
8. Age requirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 25and 35 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months be consider as a probationary period.Thereafter, the contract could be for a period of two years renewable, subjectto satisfactory performance and deliverables.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basicsalary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), education allowance (75% oftuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up toa maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationallyrecruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 21 May 2012 .
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/22/2012
Department: POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Post Level P2
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Head of Division: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: POLITICALOFFICER (DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE)
The AfricanUnion, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged withspearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking toachieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity todeliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structureand the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commissionof the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for aposition of Political Officer(Democracy and Governance) in theDepartment for Political Affairs.
Post:
Job title: POLITICALOFFICER (DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE)
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Head of Division:Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Directorate: Department for Political Affairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Majorduties and responsibilities:
The PoliticalOfficerDemocracy and Governance shall perform the following tasks:
Assist in planning, preparing and implementing programme activities relating to democracy and governance as well as preparing budgets;
Drafting of concept notes and background documents;
Organise seminars, workshops and other related activities in the field of democracy and governancewith various stakeholders;
Draft speeches, talking points, reports of activities and specific missions;
Provide advice on democracy and governance issues, including input into official communications, statements and other documents;
Liaise with the AU Regional Offices on democracy and governance issues;
Assist in mainstreaming democracy and governance in the programs of the African Union;
Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate working relations with AU Organs and partners of African Union on issues relating to democracy and governance;
Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor.
4. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have a minimum Bachelor UniversityDegree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or other disciplinesrelated to the major duties.
5.Professional experience required:
Candidatesmust have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in the area ofDemocracy and Governanceincluding experience in capacity building, training,technical cooperation activities, planning and budgeting
6. Otherrelevant skills
Computer literal;
Ability to work in a team and maintain team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure, and to act with discretion in a politically sensitive environment and to establish good working relationship both with Government authorities and colleagues
Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
Excellent communication and negotiating skills;
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
7. Language requirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several otherworking language(s) would be an added value
8. Age requirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 25and 35 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months be consider as a probationary period.Thereafter, the contract could be for a period of two years renewable, subjectto satisfactory performance and deliverables.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basicsalary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), education allowance (75% oftuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up toa maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationallyrecruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 21 May 2012 .
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Senior Political Officer Anticorruption and Public Services Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: SENIOR POLITICAL OFFICER (ANTICORRUPTION AND PUBLIC SERVICE)
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/22/2012
Department: POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Head of Division: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SENIOR POLITICALOFFICER (ANTICORRUPTION AND PUBLIC SERVICE )
The AfricanUnion, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged withspearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking toachieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity todeliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structureand the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commissionof the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for aposition of Senior Political Officer(Anticorruption and Public Service) in the Department for Political Affairs.
Post:
Job title: Senior Political Officer (Anticorruption and PublicService)
Grade: P3
Supervisor: Head of Division:Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Directorate: Department for Political Affairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Majorduties and responsibilities:
The Senior PoliticalOfficer, Anticorruption and Public service shall perform the following tasks:
Assist in planning, preparing and implementing programme activities relating to Anticorruption and Public service as well as preparing budgets;
Drafting of concept notes and background documents;
Organise seminars, workshops and other related activities in the field of Anticorruption and Public Service with various stakeholders;
Draft speeches, talking points, reports of activities and specific missions;
Provide advice on Anticorruption and Public Service issues, including input into official communications, statements and other documents;
Liaise with the AU Consultative Anticorruption Body as well as to ensure the planning and implementation of the CAMPS activities and Anticorruption and Public Service issues;
Assist in mainstreaming Anticorruption and Public Service in the programs of the African Union;
Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate working relations with AU Organs and partners of African Union on issues relating to Anticorruption and Public Service ;
Perform anyother relevant tasks assigned by supervisor
4. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have a minimum Masters University Degreein Law, Political Science, International Relations or other related disciplines.
5.Professionalexperience required:
Candidatesmust have at least 7 years of relevant working experience in the area of HumanRights including experience in capacity building, training, technicalcooperation activities, planning and budgeting.
6. Otherrelevant skills
Computer literacy;
Ability to work in a team and maintain team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure, and to act with discretion in a politically sensitive environment and to establish good working relationship both with Government authorities and colleagues
Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
Good communication and negotiating skills;
Good planning and organizational skills.
7. Language requirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or severalother working language(s) would be an added value
8. Age requirement:
Candidates mustpreferably be between 30and 45 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on afixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of with the first twelvemonths will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contractwill be for a period of two years renewable, subjectto satisfactory performance and deliverables.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:Indicative basic salary ofUS$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment(46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), educationallowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for everyeligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc forinternationally recruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply;
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 21 May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/22/2012
Department: POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Head of Division: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SENIOR POLITICALOFFICER (ANTICORRUPTION AND PUBLIC SERVICE )
The AfricanUnion, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged withspearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking toachieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity todeliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structureand the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commissionof the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for aposition of Senior Political Officer(Anticorruption and Public Service) in the Department for Political Affairs.
Post:
Job title: Senior Political Officer (Anticorruption and PublicService)
Grade: P3
Supervisor: Head of Division:Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Directorate: Department for Political Affairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Majorduties and responsibilities:
The Senior PoliticalOfficer, Anticorruption and Public service shall perform the following tasks:
Assist in planning, preparing and implementing programme activities relating to Anticorruption and Public service as well as preparing budgets;
Drafting of concept notes and background documents;
Organise seminars, workshops and other related activities in the field of Anticorruption and Public Service with various stakeholders;
Draft speeches, talking points, reports of activities and specific missions;
Provide advice on Anticorruption and Public Service issues, including input into official communications, statements and other documents;
Liaise with the AU Consultative Anticorruption Body as well as to ensure the planning and implementation of the CAMPS activities and Anticorruption and Public Service issues;
Assist in mainstreaming Anticorruption and Public Service in the programs of the African Union;
Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate working relations with AU Organs and partners of African Union on issues relating to Anticorruption and Public Service ;
Perform anyother relevant tasks assigned by supervisor
4. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have a minimum Masters University Degreein Law, Political Science, International Relations or other related disciplines.
5.Professionalexperience required:
Candidatesmust have at least 7 years of relevant working experience in the area of HumanRights including experience in capacity building, training, technicalcooperation activities, planning and budgeting.
6. Otherrelevant skills
Computer literacy;
Ability to work in a team and maintain team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure, and to act with discretion in a politically sensitive environment and to establish good working relationship both with Government authorities and colleagues
Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
Good communication and negotiating skills;
Good planning and organizational skills.
7. Language requirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or severalother working language(s) would be an added value
8. Age requirement:
Candidates mustpreferably be between 30and 45 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on afixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of with the first twelvemonths will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contractwill be for a period of two years renewable, subjectto satisfactory performance and deliverables.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:Indicative basic salary ofUS$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment(46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), educationallowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for everyeligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc forinternationally recruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply;
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 21 May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Senior Political Officer Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: SENIOR POLITICAL OFFICER (HUMAN RIGHTS)
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/22/2012
Department: POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Head of Division: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SENIOR POLITICALOFFICER (HUMAN RIGHTS)
The AfricanUnion, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged withspearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking toachieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity todeliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structureand the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commissionof the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for aposition of Senior Political Officer(Human Rights) in theDepartment for Political Affairs.
Post:
Job title: SENIOR POLITICAL OFFICER (HUMAN RIGHTS)
Grade: P3
Supervisor: Head of Division:Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Directorate: Department for Political Affairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Majorduties and responsibilities:
The Senior PoliticalOfficer, Human Rights shall perform the following tasks:
Assist in planning, preparing and implementing programme activities relating to Human Rights as well as preparing budgets;
Organise seminars, workshops and other related activities in the field of Human Rights with various stakeholders;
Draft speeches, talking points, reports of activities and specific missions;
Drafting of concept notes and background documents;
Provide advice on Human Rights issues, including input into official communications, statements and other documents;
Gather information on the Human Rights situation throughout the continent including through close cooperation with partners and others stakeholders;
· Keeps the supervisor regularly informed ondevelopments concerning the HR situation;
Liaise with the AU Regional Offices on Human Rights issues;
Assist in mainstreaming Human Rights in the programs of the African Union;
Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate working relations with AU Organs and partners of African Union on issues relating to Human Rights ;
Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor.
4. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have a minimum Masters University Degreein Law, Political Science, International Relations or otherrelateddisciplines related.
5.Professionalexperience required:
Candidatesmust have at least Seven (7) years of relevant working experience in the areaof Human Rights including experience in capacity building, training, technicalcooperation activities, planning and budgeting
6. Otherrelevant skills
Computer literacy;
Ability to work team and maintain team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure, and to act with discretion in a politically sensitive environment and to establish good working relationship both with Government authorities and colleagues
Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
Excellent communication and negotiating skills;
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
7. Language requirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or severalother working language(s) would be an added value
8. Age requirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 30and 45 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on afixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of with the first twelvemonths will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contractwill be for a period oftwo years renewable, subject tosatisfactory performanceand deliverables.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46%of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), education allowance(75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligibledependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc forinternationally recruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 21 May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 5/22/2012
Department: POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Head of Division: Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SENIOR POLITICALOFFICER (HUMAN RIGHTS)
The AfricanUnion, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged withspearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking toachieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity todeliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational structureand the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commissionof the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for aposition of Senior Political Officer(Human Rights) in theDepartment for Political Affairs.
Post:
Job title: SENIOR POLITICAL OFFICER (HUMAN RIGHTS)
Grade: P3
Supervisor: Head of Division:Democracy, Governance, Human Rights and Elections (DGHRE)
Directorate: Department for Political Affairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Majorduties and responsibilities:
The Senior PoliticalOfficer, Human Rights shall perform the following tasks:
Assist in planning, preparing and implementing programme activities relating to Human Rights as well as preparing budgets;
Organise seminars, workshops and other related activities in the field of Human Rights with various stakeholders;
Draft speeches, talking points, reports of activities and specific missions;
Drafting of concept notes and background documents;
Provide advice on Human Rights issues, including input into official communications, statements and other documents;
Gather information on the Human Rights situation throughout the continent including through close cooperation with partners and others stakeholders;
· Keeps the supervisor regularly informed ondevelopments concerning the HR situation;
Liaise with the AU Regional Offices on Human Rights issues;
Assist in mainstreaming Human Rights in the programs of the African Union;
Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate working relations with AU Organs and partners of African Union on issues relating to Human Rights ;
Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor.
4. Qualificationsand Experience Required
Candidates must have a minimum Masters University Degreein Law, Political Science, International Relations or otherrelateddisciplines related.
5.Professionalexperience required:
Candidatesmust have at least Seven (7) years of relevant working experience in the areaof Human Rights including experience in capacity building, training, technicalcooperation activities, planning and budgeting
6. Otherrelevant skills
Computer literacy;
Ability to work team and maintain team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure, and to act with discretion in a politically sensitive environment and to establish good working relationship both with Government authorities and colleagues
Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
Excellent communication and negotiating skills;
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
7. Language requirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or severalother working language(s) would be an added value
8. Age requirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 30and 45 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on afixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of with the first twelvemonths will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contractwill be for a period oftwo years renewable, subject tosatisfactory performanceand deliverables.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11.Remuneration:Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46%of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), education allowance(75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligibledependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc forinternationally recruited staff of the Commission.
How to Apply
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 21 May 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
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