The key objective for the establishment of
the African Union (AU) Liaison Office to East African Community (EAC) is
to promote and improve relations between
the AU and EAC, 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 EAC 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 EAC’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 EAC.
I. Job Title: AU Liaison Officer to EAC
II. Post Level: P 5 Step 5
III. Department: Peace and Security
IV. Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
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 EAC;
• Keep the AU Commission fully and
continuously informed of the activities of EAC in the area of peace and
security and facilitate the regular exchange of information between the AU and
EAC as may be relevant, including on the state of peace and security in the EAC
region, and efforts towards the promotion of peace, security and stability;
• Attend meetings of the peace and security
organs within EAC and other relevant meetings within the EAC 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 EAC to adopt common positions and joint actions on peace and security
situations in the region;
• Attend intergovernmental and donors
meetings organized by the relevant EAC departments, particularly on issues
relating to peace and security;
• Establish formal and informal relations
with all departments within EAC, particularly the Peace and Security Department
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 EAC 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 EAC 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
EAC 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 EAC 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$ 108,451.33 inclusive of all allowances for
internationally recruited staff, and US$ 93,825.53 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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