The African Court on Human and Peoples
Rights was established by virtue of Article 1 of the Protocol to the African Charter on
Human and Peoples’ Rights on the establishment of an African Court on Human
and Peoples’ Rights, adopted on 9 June 1998 and which came into force on 25
January 2004. It is the first
continental judicial body charged with the responsibility of
ensuring that the provisions of the African Charter on Human Peoples Rights adopted on
27 June 1981 are respected and observed. The Court further aims at
strengthening the system of human and peoples’ rights protection on the continent. The
Court became operational in 2006 and its seat is in Arusha, in the United Republic of
Tanzania.
The African Court on Human and Peoples’
Rights invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the
following position:
1. Post
ƒ Job title: Registrar
ƒ Post level: P6
ƒ Department: Registry, African Court on Human and Peoples
Rights
ƒ Supervisors: The Registrar shall work under the direction
and
supervision of the President and be
answerable to the Court
2. Job Purpose
The Registrar shall assist the Court in the
exercise of its judicial function and shall be
in charge of the general administration of
the Court’s Registry. He or she shall be
responsible for the supervision and
coordination of all the operations and activities of the Registry.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of the
President, the Registrar will perform the following duties:
a) Keep, in such form as may be prescribed
by the Court, a General List of all
cases, entered and numbered in the order in
which the documents instituting
proceedings or requesting an advisory
opinion are received in the Registry;
b) Be the regular channel of communication
to and from the Court, and in
particular effect all communications, notifications and transmission of
documents required by the Protocol or by these Rules and ensure that the
date of dispatch and receipt thereof are
readily verifiable;
c) Transmit to the parties copies of all pleadings and documents annexed
thereto upon receipt thereof in the
Registry;
d) Be present, in person or by his/her duly
qualified representative, at the sittings
of the Court, and be responsible for the
preparation of minutes of such
sittings;
e) Sign the minutes referred to in
subparagraph (d) above;
f) Inspect documentation submitted to the
Court to establish authenticity
thereof;
g) Have custody of the seal, the official
stamp and all the records and archives
of the Court;
h) Make arrangements for such
provision or verification of
translations and
interpretations into the Court's official
languages as the Court may require;
i) Be responsible for the printing and
publication of the Court's judgments,
advisory opinions and orders, the pleadings
and statements, and minutes of
public sittings in each case, and of such
other documents as the Court may
direct to be published;
j) Communicate to the government of the
country in which the Court is sitting,
and any other governments which may be
concerned, the necessary
information as to the persons from time to
time entitled, under the Protocol
and any relevant agreements, to privileges,
immunities, or facilities;
k) Transmit documents to the Members of the
Court, States party to the Protocol
and to the Chairperson of the African Union
Commission as well as other
organs of the African Union where required;
l) Deal with enquiries concerning the Court
and its work;
m) Prepare the draft budget of the Court;
n) Be responsible for the sound management
of all accounts and financial
administration in accordance with the
applicable financial rules of the African
Union and the financial procedures of the
Court;
o) Assist in maintaining relations between
the Court and the departments of the
African Union Commission as well as those
of the other organs of the African
Union;
p) Ensure that information concerning the Court and its activities is made
accessible to governments, the highest
national courts of justice, professional
associations, learned societies, faculties
and schools of law, and public
information media;
q) Perform any other duties as required.
3. Education Qualifications
Candidates must have a minimum of an
Advanced University degree (masters or
equivalent) in law. A specialization in public international law
would be an added
advantage.
4. Work Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of fifteen
(15) years relevant professional
experience, at national or international
level, in judicial or other relevant
legal
functions with regard to the above defined
duties and responsibilities.
5. Other relevant skills:
a. Demonstrate leadership abilities;
b. Good knowledge of the African human
rights system;
c. Strong analytical skills and ability to
prepare legal submissions,
opinions and motions;
d. Concentration, accuracy, and working
under minimum supervision;
e. Respect for confidentiality and good
public relations;
f. Capacity to manage a multicultural team;
g. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a
multi-cultural environment;
h. Excellent drafting and argumentative
skills in one of the African Union
working languages;
i. Good planning, managing and
organizational skills;
j. Computer literacy.
6. Language Requirement
An excellent command of at least one of the
AU working languages (Arabic, English,
French and Portuguese). Knowledge of any of the other three will be
an added
advantage.
7. Age Requirement
Age limit shall not be more than 55 years
old.
8. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be regular appointment
for a period of three (3) years, the
first twelve months of which will be
considered as a probationary period.
Thereafter, the contract will be for a
period of two years renewable, subject to
satisfactory performance.
9. Gender Mainstreaming
The African Court is an equal opportunity
employer; qualified women are strongly
encouraged to apply.
10.Application
To apply, please submit the following:
a. A letter stating reasons for seeking
employment with the African Court
on Human and Peoples’ Rights;
b. A detailed and updated CV, indicating
your nationality, age and gender
(comply with requirements for candidates
wishing to apply for posts in
African Court);
c. Names and contact details (including
email address) of three referees;
d. Certified copies of degrees and
diplomas.
11.Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 54,776.00
per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (42% of basic salary),
education allowance (75% of school fees up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child
per annum to a maximum of four children aged 21 years maximum), spouse
allowance (5% of the basic salary), child allowance (US$250 per annum per child up to
four children aged 21 years maximum), etc. in accordance with the Rules
and Regulations governing International Civil Servants of the African
Union. In addition, the Registrar will be entitled to an official residence.
12.Address for submission of Applications
Applications should be submitted not later
than 31 August 2011 and should be
addressed to the postal address or email
indicated hereunder:
African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
P.O. Box. 6274
Arusha, Tanzania
Tel : + 255 732 979506/9
Fax : + 255 732 979503
E-mail :
humanresources@african-court.org
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