Main Functions

• Undertakes to 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 the 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 organization of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.

• Engages with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develops 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 programs 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 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; 

Job Requirements

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 of relevant experience. Or

• Master Degree in similar studies with 2 years of 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 multicultural setting 

• Knowledge and operational understanding of AU policies, standards and systems 

• Knowledge of 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 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.

How to Apply

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