The key objective for the establishment of
the African Union (AU) Liaison Office to IGAD is to promote and improve relations between the
AU and IGAD, particularly in the area of peace and security. The Liaison Office is
established in accordance with Article 16 of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the
African Union Peace and Security Council, which requires the PSC and the Chairperson of the
Commission to harmonize and coordinate the activities of Regional Mechanisms (RMs) in
the field of peace, security and stability and to ensure that these activities are consistent
with the objectives and principles of the Union. In the Memorandum of Understanding signed
between the AU and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and RMs in January 2008,
the parties committed themselves to facilitate the establishment of the Liaison
Offices.
The
AU Liaison Office to IGAD is
expected to contribute to the operationalization of the African Peace and Security Architecture
(APSA), as well as to strengthen cooperation, and closely coordinate AU’s and IGAD’s
activities towards shared goals of ridding the region of the scourge of conflicts and laying the
foundation for sustainable peace, security and stability.
The AU Commission invites applicants who
are citizens of Member States for the position of AU Liaison Officer to IGAD.
I. Job Title: AU Liaison Officer to IGAD
II. Post Level: P 5 Step 5
III. Department: Peace and Security
IV. Duty Station: Djibouti
V. Reports to: Director, Peace and Security
Department
2. Main Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, Peace and
Security Department, the Liaison Officer is expected:-• To assume overall
responsibility of the management and operations of the AU Liaison Office in IGAD;
• Keep the AU Commission fully and
continuously informed of the activities of IGAD in the area of peace and security and
facilitate the regular exchange of information
between the AU and IGAD as may be relevant,
including on the state of peace and
security in the IGAD region, and efforts
towards the promotion of peace, security and stability;
• Attend meetings of the peace and security
organs within IGAD and other relevant
meetings within the IGAD region, and
provide up-to-date information on matters of
interest to the AU, with a view to
strengthening cooperation and coordination and
making it possible for the AU and IGAD to
adopt common positions and joint actions
on peace and security situations in the
region;
• Attend intergovernmental and donors meetings
organized by the relevant IGAD
departments, particularly on issues
relating to peace and security;
• Establish formal and informal relations
with all departments within IGAD, particularly
the Directorate of Peace and Security and
External Relations Departments which
have a substantive role in conflict
prevention and resolution, and also the Economic
Affairs Department in so far as their
activities are relevant to regional integration;
• Act as a point of contact between the AU
and IGAD on all matters of peace and
security as well as other AU peace efforts
as may be deemed appropriate and initiate
reports and statements for the Policy
Organs of the AU and the leadership of the
Commission;
• Follow-up on political developments in
the IGAD region, with particular emphasis on early warning signals from the region and
the Continental Early Warning System
within the Commission;
• undertake annual assessment of the impact
of all decisions by the Peace and
Security Council on AU Member States in the
IGAD Region; and
• Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
3. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Masters degree either in
Political Science, International
Relations, Sociology, Business Management
or related field.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years experience
working in the area of peace and
security, humanitarian affairs, diplomacy
or related field in government
service, International Organization, civil
society organization or a research
institute, of which at least 5 years should
be in senior management position.
Practical involvement in conflict mediation
and/or negotiations will be an advantage. Knowledge of the IGAD system would also be an added
advantage.
4. Other relevant skills:
• Computer literacy;
• Working knowledge of policy analysis and
development and programme/project
management, implementation and monitoring;
• Management experience, excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to organize and
motivate others and to work in a
multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good communication and negotiating
skills; and
• Good planning and organizational skills.
5.
Age requirement:
Candidates must preferably be aged between
35 and 50 years old.
6. Language Requirement:
Proficiency in one of the AU working
languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of one or all of the
other working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be for an initial period
of one year renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
8. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity
employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
9. Application:
To apply, please submit the following:
a. A letter stating reasons for seeking
employment with the AU Commission;
b. A detailed and updated CV, indicating
your nationality, age and gender;
c. Names and contact details (including
e-mail addresses) of three references; and
d. Certified copies of degrees and
diplomas.
10. Remuneration:
The salary attached to the position is an
annual lump-sum of US$ 105,785.40 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited
staff, and US$ 94,180.15 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be received not later
than 29th July 2011 and should be addressed to:
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: 00251-1-525840/510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
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