The African Union, established as a unique
Pan African continental body, is charged
with spearheading Africa’s rapid
integration and sustainable development by
promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion
and cooperation among the peoples of
Africa
and African States as well as developing a
New Partnership worldwide. Its
Headquarters is located at Addis Ababa,
capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives, the
African Union intends to strengthen its
capacity to deliver, by amongst others, the
implementation of its organization
structure and the filling of all vacant
posts.
The Commission of the African Union invites
applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of Head of Division : Labor,
Employment and Migrations.
Post:
Job title: Head of Division: Labour,
Employment & Migrations
Post level: P5
Department: Department for Social Affairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Supervisor: Director of Social Affairs
Major duties and responsibilities:
Under the Supervision of the Commissioner
Social Affairs supported by the Director for
Social Affairs, the Head of Division will
be responsible for:
To initiate the preparation and
formulation of appropriate programs, policies and
strategies related to Labour, Employment
and Migration at the continental level and in
monitoring their implementation within
Member States;
To prepare programmes and budget
proposals, project and funding proposals and
relating to programmes of the
Division;
To set direction for Division’s
activities, plans, priorities, and workflows and facilitate
communication and cooperation in the
Division and with other Divisions in the
Department;
To monitor operational activities and
programme implementation in terms of
expenditure and substance and prepare
progress reports with recommendations for
corrective action to the Director when
necessary. Ensure delivery of activities;
To analyze and monitor all aspects of
Labour, Employment and Migration and provide
expertise, policy advice and technical
leadership within the DSA and AUC;
To advocate for and sensitize Member States and other stakeholders on commitments
To advocate for and sensitize Member States and other stakeholders on commitments
of Heads of State and Government to Labour,
Employment and Migration issues;
To prepare and manage Ministerial
Conferences and other meetings and activities
including the preparation of documents and
reports;
To promote, coordinate and harmonize the
activities and programmes of the
sectors/units within the Division and with
relevant departments of the Commission;
To study and analyze problem situations
and major trends and plan and harmonize
related programmes and issues in Members
States as well as global commitments in
relation to programme areas within the
Division;
To represent the Department in all
meetings and activities related to Labour,
Employment and Migration and report back on
issues discussed and on action
required;
To assist the Director in enhancing
cooperation and collaboration with relevant
departments of the Commission, Member
States, UN Agencies, AU partners,
specialized institutions and
Non-Governmental organizations (NGO’s) and other
relevant organizations;
To promote African and International
regional cooperation in collaboration with
Member States, RECs and inter-governmental
organizations, NGOs particularly in
implementing decisions and AU Plan of
Actions;
To ensure overall management of the
Division; including staffing issues, performance,
quality assurance, grievance and manage
budget;
To produce and submit periodic reports on
activities including specific missions and
progress reports on the implementation of
various policy instruments and decisions on
Labour, Employment and Migration
To perform any other duties as may be
assigned.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have at least a Masters
Degree in
Economics, Development Studies or any
relevant Social Science field, labour law or
equivalent.
Work experience: Candidates must have at
least 10 years of appropriate experience in
the field of labour, employment or
migration at national, regional or international level of
which at least 3 years should be at
management level.
Other relevant skills:
Computer literacy;
Working knowledge of policy analysis and
development and programme/project
management, implementation and monitoring;
Management experience, excellent
interpersonal skills, ability to organize and
motivate others, and to work in a
multi-cultural environment;
Excellent drafting and reporting
skills;
Good communication and negotiating
skills;
Good planning and organizational skills.
Language requirement: Proficiency in one of
the African Union working languages.
Knowledge of one or several other working
languages would be an added advantage.
Age requirement: candidates must preferably
be between 35 and 50 years old. Tenure
of Appointment: The appointment 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
probationary period. Thereafter, the
contract will be for a period of two years
renewable, subject to satisfactory
performance.
Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is
an equal opportunity employer and
qualified women are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Application: To apply, please submit the
following:
a. A letter stating reasons for seeking
employment with the African
Union Commission.
b. A detailed and updated CV, indicating
your nationality, age and
gender.
c. Names and contact details (including e-mail
address) of three
references.
d. Certified copies of degrees and
diplomas.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$ 45,551.00 per annum plus other related
entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of
basic salary), housing allowance (US$16,819.00
per annum), and education allowance (75% of
tuition and other education related expenses
for every eligible dependent up to a
maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum) for internationally recruited staff of the
Commission.
Applications must be received not later
than 22 August 2011 and should be
addressed to:
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: +251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
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