The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Protection, Human Rights & Gender (PAPS)
Requisition ID: 1911
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract Type: Short-Term
Reports to: DSRCC
Directorate/Department/Organ: PAPS
Division: ATMIS
Number of Direct Reports: 5
Number of Indirect Reports: 3
Job Grade: P5
Purpose of Job
- Provide forward-looking analysis of human rights, protection, child rights and gender issues within the mission area, which could impact on the successful implementation of the mission mandate.
Main Functions
- Advise the Mission Leadership on matters pertaining Human Right, International Law, conduct and discipline, gender, protection (all compliance) issues;
Specific Responsibilities
- Support the ATMIS Uniformed personnel in implementing their respective mandate that relates to the thematic area of PHRG
- Formulate the PHRGs work plan/strategies and budget of the Unit and plan and allocate work assignments.
- Provide supervision guidance, mentorship to the staff within the Unit of PHRG;
- Support the mission in drafting various SOPs and guidance documents on PHRG thematic areas such as Force Commanders Directives for operations, ATMIS Sea Zero Tolerance policy, Treatment of Dis-armed Fighters, SOPs on CCTARC.
- Support the Board of Inquiry (BoI) regime of the Mission and manage several high-profile investigations into allegations of human rights violations against ATMIS personnel
- Perform other tasks as requested by the immediate supervisors
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Master’s Degree in International / Criminal Law, Military Sciences, Human Rights, Protection or a related Law field with twelve (12) years of progressive working experience in a related field out of which seven (7) should be at managerial level and four (4) at supervisory level.
- Experience in a peace operation and/or in a conflict or post-conflict context with knowledge of the work of Government, NGO and multilateral and regional institutions.
- A higher qualification will be an added advantage
Required Skills:
- Ability to conduct research, formulate options and present options and recommendations.
- Ability to identify key issues in complex situations.
- Ability to handle and treat all mission confidential information, documentation, facts and communication with the due confidentiality and refrain from using it for own personal or other advantage.
- Ability to work closely with governments, NGOs and multi-lateral institutions in complex political affairs, peace and security undertakings.
- Ability to monitor progress against milestones and deadlines.
- Demonstrates openness in information sharing and keeping people informed.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organization goals.
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team short comings.
- Computer literate and well versed in the use of the Internet, Power Point, Excel and Word.
- Excellent writing, negotiating, analytical and communication skills.
- Identify priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
- Ability to work in a multicultural setting.
- Ability to work in a hardship context and highly pressurized and sometimes hazardous environment.
Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic Perspective
- Developing Others
- Change Management
- Managing Risk
Core Competencies:
- Building relationships
- Foster Accountability Culture
- Learning Orientation
- Communicating with Influence
Functional Competencies:
- Drive for Results
- Continuous Improvement Focus
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Job Knowledge and information sharing
Tenure of Appointment
- The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period.
- Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.
Gender Mainstreaming:
- The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$173,672.59 (P5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 127,823.64 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
Application Closing Date
19th July, 2023 at 11:59 EAT.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Note
- Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
- The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.
