African Union (AU) Recruitment (14 Positions)- Apply Now

African Union (AU) Recruitment – The African Union is recruiting qualified and suitable candidates to fill the positions below. Qualified candidates should kindly apply below.

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:

(1)Job Title: Assistant Clerk (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1434
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Contract  Type: Regular
Reports to: Senior Assistant Clerk
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P1

Job Description

• To provide technical and administrative services to facilitate the orderly and efficient operation of the Parliament’s sittings.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Supports of the Chamber as Table officer.
• Collects reliable information for the verification of credentials of the Members of Parliament.
• Assists in producing Votes and Procedures, and compilation of legislative report during the Plenary sittings
• Supports the electoral process of the Parliament
• Assists in the planning of PAP’s meetings and parliamentary sessions.
• Facilitates the arrangement of different types of meetings, such as the staturory and non-statutory ones.
• Prepares and disseminates agendas of meetings as well as order paper’s and procedural guides.
• Records the minutes of the meetings.
• Prepares and submits periodic reports on activities of the Unit or specific missions.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Keeps the membership data of the Parliament up to date.
• Prepares orientation meeting for the administration of Oath for the new Members.
• Ensures circulation of documents in the Chamber
• Compiles attendance sheets of MPs and registration of speaker’s lists for debates.
• Supports preparation of the Division budget and work plan.
• Prepares periodic reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Social Sciences, or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in serving committees and work in parliamentary documentation and research.

• Interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate diplomatically.
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

• Change Management.
• Managing Risk

• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

• Conceptual thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Salary

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 25,523.00 (P1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68  (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
submission of all applications ends 24th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(2)Job Title: Deputy Clerk – Finance, Administration & Human Resources (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1433
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Clerk of PAP
Directorate / Department: Finance, Administration & HR
Division: Finance, Administration & HR (FAHR)
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Number of Indirect Reports: 17
Job Grade: P6
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

• To provide strategic leadership for the overall supervision and management of the department of Finance, Administration & Human Resources.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Oversees the management of PAP’s Finances, Administration, Human Resource Management and Development functions.
• Leads the development and implementation of internal corporate, financial, administrative and human resources management strategies, policies and plans.
• Regularly reviews processes and procedures and recommends appropriate changes to improve staff and organizational performance in line with best practices and relevant rules and procedures of the AU.
• Ensures that the human resource requirements, budgeting, performance management, quality control, discipline, training and development are in conformity with relevant rules and procedures of the AU.
• Oversees the preparation of the Department’s annual work plan and conducts performance appraisals for staff under his/her supervision.
• Builds and maintains good working relations with all Divisions and Units within the Department as well as with other Offices and Departments within PAP.
• Takes direct responsibility for the development and implementation of PAP’s resource mobilization, income generation and investment management strategies.
• Works directly with auditors, the legal services officers and funding partners.

• Coordinates the activities of the Department of Finance, Administration and Human Resources, providing appropriate managerial, logistical and administration guidance required to achieve PAP’s mandate.
• Ensures the development and implementation of frameworks, systems and policies for managing administrative services in PAP in accordance with AU Regulations and Rules, Manuals and policies.
• Analyses and reviews processes and working methods and recommends procedure and policy changes to the Clerk of Parliament to improve operations.
• Guides the preparation and implementation of the administrative budget ensuring that it is utilized in an effective and efficient manner.
• Advises on and ensures implementation of effective procurement framework, systems, policies and guidelines.
• Advises on and ensures that protocol is maintained and protocol and logistics services are provided to stakeholders and PAP staff.
• Advises on and implements the host country’s agreement on privileges and immunities as they relate to PAP and its staff.
• Ensures provision of quality facilities management services and security services.
• Ensures development and implementation of an effective IT framework, system and policies.
• Implements contractual agreements signed by PAP.

• Leads all financial operations, including resource accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial reporting and internal controls, cash flow management, forecasting, short- and long-term financial planning, and reporting functions in compliance with AU frameworks.
• Ensures the preparation of PAP budgets, budget execution reports, financial reports, including quarterly and annual financial statements on time and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and AU guidelines.
• Ensures timely preparation and submission of budget performance reports to the AU and development partners.
• Ensures the development of an effective financial performance management and reporting system that provides updated information for line managers, regular reports for the President and the Bureau and ensures compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Develops and implements effective and efficient grants management system and policies, including project finances and ensures timely call for pledged funds and compliance with PAP’s financial management guidelines.
• Leads the development and management of an institutional framework for the implementation of PAP’s budgetary and financial policies, systems, processes and procedures in accordance with AU financial policies, regulations and controls.

• Develops and implements an overall Human Resources (HR) strategy and administrative system, ensuring alignment with the strategic vision and objectives of PAP and AU Regulations and Rules.
• Advises on the direction and undertakes the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Advises the Clerk of Parliament and staff honestly and clearly on HR issues, ensures teamwork and promotes a positive internal environment within PAP.
• Ensures that PAP attracts and retains a highly competent multicultural, multilingual and gender-balanced staff with the qualifications, skills, competencies and orientation required to implement its activities fully and successfully.
• Advises the Clerk of Parliament on an effective organizational structure that supports the overall operations of PAP.
• Works closely with the Head of HR to manage staff relations and provide guidance in the handling of staff grievances.
• Develops and implements an effective performance management system that aligns institutional performance with individual performance.
• Performs any other work as may be assigned by the Clerk of PAP.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Finance, Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration with fourteen (14) years of relevant work experience in finance, administration or HR management/development in an International Organization or National and/or Supranational Parliament, of which seven (7) years at managerial level and four (5) years at senior management level.

• Leadership and management skills
• Ability to successfully manage teams in Multicultural and Multilingual environs
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Presentation, report writing and communication skills;
• Computer skills with practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

• Strategic Perspective:
• Developing Others:
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

• Foster Accountability Culture:
• Communicating with impact
• Learning Orientation
• Change Management.

• Drive for Results
• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Fosters Innovation

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Salary
Indicative basic salary of USD61,023.00 (P6 Step 1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 27,290.88.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
submission of all applications ends 24th October, 2022.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(3)Job Title: Secretary (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1432
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Human Resources Officer
Directorate/Department: Finance, Administration & Human Resources
Division: Administration & Human Resources
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSA4
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

• To provide secretarial and general administrative support services.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Arranges appointments and maintains calendar of activities for the supervisor.
• Prepares meetings both internal and external as assigned.
• Types, proof-reads, saves, classifies and dispatches documents, letters, memos,
• reports, faxes, emails.
• Drafts responses to correspondence.
• Filing of all correspondence.
• Placing shorthand, dictation and typing transcription verbatim and editing correspondence, documents and reports.
• Receives official guests and visitors.

• Takes minutes and notes during meetings as assigned.
• Creates purchase requisitions for travel, stores requisitions and other services for the Division/Unit assigned.
• Maintains the Division/Unit retrievable filing system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences.
• Provides secretarial and administration support during Pan-African Parliament’s statutory meetings by preparing invitation letters and contracts for support staff.
• Maintains the diary of the activities of the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Management, Administration with three (3) years secretarial experience in a busy office or a Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields with two (2) years relevant work experience.

• Good knowledge of modern office procedures.
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of computer programs at the user level i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, etc
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

• Flexibility
• Risk Awareness and Compliance

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating Clearly

• Trouble shooting
• Job Knowledge Sharing;
• Task Focused;
• Continuous Improvement Awareness

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Salary
Indicative basic salary of US$ 12,834.00 (GSA4 Step 1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2022.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(4)Job Title: Senior Protocol Officer (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1436
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Deputy Clerk – Finance Administration & Human Resources
Directorate / Department : Finance, Administration and Human Resources (FAHR)
Division: Protocol Services Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

• To support and implement strategies, policies and procedures relating to diplomatic privileges, courtesies and protocol-related services required by Pan-African Parliament operations within the AU system, in the host country and externally.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Provides the necessary advice on protocol-related issues to the PAP in accordance with diplomatic norms, especially with regards to privileges and immunities from the relevant South African authorities on behalf of the Bureau and staff members;
• Maintains updated records of requirements of each embassy, travel advisories as well as changes in immigration policies and communicate same to the Bureau and PAP staff regularly;
• Co-ordinates requests for import/export permits for vehicles and other goods and personal effects for the Organization and its staff;
• Facilitates the issuance of administrative and legal documents on behalf of the Bureau and staff (resident IDs, Visas etc);
• Facilitates separation procedures of staff from the services of the PAP;
• Maintains close working relationship with relevant authorities of the Host Country with a view to updating the PAP (Legal Unit) on the challenges faced in the practical implementation of some provisions of the Host Country Agreement;
• Facilitates the organization of ceremonies and official functions (e.g. receptions, cocktails, luncheons and dinners)
• Ensures that airport protocol services are accorded the Bureau members, Members of Parliament, VIPs and staff members;
• Liaises with the relevant offices of the AUC, AUC specialized organizations and other partner institutions in organizing and servicing protocol requirements of the PAP meetings as appropriate.
• Supervises accreditation, laissez passer, work permits and related documents for the MPs and staff of PAP and their renewals when due.
• Prepares, on a regular basis, PAP diplomatic missions and related stakeholders lists and updates them with correct names, titles, full addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses.
• Performs any other duties as may be directed by the Deputy Clerk – Finance, Administration & Human Resources.

• Carries out periodic review of the PAP Protocol Manual;
• Prepares and supervises the implementation of the Unit annual work plans and schedules;
• Prepares and updates profiles of all official visitors to the President and the Clerk and archive protocol related documents of historical value;
• Maintains updated records of requirements of each embassy, travel advisories as well as changes in immigration policies and communicates them to PAP staff regularly.
• Prepares information guidelines for dignitaries and executive visitors to PAP.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Communications, Diplomacy, Public Administration, Humanities or Social Sciences or related field, and seven (7) years of relevant work experience in the management of Protocol, External Relations or Communications with at least three (3) years at a supervisory level in an international organization.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields but with Ten (10) years of experience, at least three (3) at a supervisory level in an international organization.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a teamwork orientation and ability to interact harmoniously and effectively in a multi-cultural environment with colleagues from diverse disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures.
• Ability to make objective decisions and resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues in a reasonable and mature manner.
• Diplomatic skills and the ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations, with tact and emotional maturity without losing composure.
• High ethical standards, integrity and a deep sense of fairness are competencies required of the incumbent.

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk.

• Teamwork and Collaboration;
• Accountability awareness and Compliance;
• Learning Orientation
• Effective Communication.

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing..
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus.

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Tenure Of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Salary
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(5)Job Title: Senior Media and Communications Officer (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1401
Location: South Africa
Reports to: Head of Administration and Human Resources
Directorate/Department: Finance, Administration and Human Resources (FAHR)
Division: Communication and IT Unit
Job Grade: P3
Contract  Type: Regular

Job Roles/Responsibilities

• To provide strategic communication guidance to build a good image of the Pan-African Parliament and promote increased visibility of its objectives and activities.
• Develops, reviews and implements the PAP communication and branding strategies.
• Manages the Communication and Media Unit’s Work Programme and Budget.
• Builds and promotes a good image of the Pan-African Parliament in alignment to the AU Agenda 2063.
• Spearheads advocacy and public campaigns continent-wide in favor of the PAP’s vision, mission and strategic plan and for the purpose of popularizing the PAP within Africa and in the world.
• Organizes and presides over media briefings and other speaking engagements at local and international events.
• Organizes media interviews for the Bureau, Members of the Pan African Parliament, and occasionally for the Clerk of Parliament.
• Develops and maintains networks with National and International partners, all National Parliaments of the African Union Member States and Heads of media institutions, etc.
• Regularly monitors communication efforts to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Manages the PAP website.
• Develops and supervises the implementation of the PAP social media strategy.
• Drafts speeches and position papers for the PAP Secretariat Management.
• Produces Media Plans and Press Releases.
• Manages the Broadcasting facility and supervises the Broadcast Team.
• Implements and manages a communication strategy to advance PAP objectives and initiatives.
• Provides strategic guidance on the communication activities of PAP including coordination, advocacy and communication strategies, planning and implementation.
• Develops and disseminates holistic messages targeted to different stakeholders.
• Works closely with the Bureau Office, Information Technology, AU Directorate of Information & Communication, the PAP Webmaster and Committee Clerks to develop and/or update the information, communication and knowledge management strategy based on PAP’s strategic plan.
• Develops materials to compellingly communicate evidence and lead new approaches to creates and distributes multi-media content including the use of social media;
• Drafts all external communications and keeps the PAP website updated.
• Initiates and/or sustains professional relationship with key stakeholders/constituencies.
• Drafts development partner engagement plan including development of communication materials and a relationship development plan to meet with and engage development partners.
• Participates in the Crisis Management Group as the media expert and contributes to developing media strategies in response to crises that have a potential to impact our brand and reputation.
• Works with Committee Clerks, Goodwill Ambassadors, PAP International Relations Office and the Policy Officer, Resource Mobilization Officer to identify highest-priority areas requiring funding support to communicate to development partners
• Works with Regional and National Parliaments to develop materials to compellingly communicate the work and achievements of the PAP.
• Provides communications support to PAP statutory and non-statutory meetings including special events/workshops/meetings and conferences.
• Provides editorial advice, statements and replies to frequently asked questions for Senior Management and Parliamentarians.
• Monitors events and analyzes documents to identify trends, opportunities and risks and prepare appropriate PAP action plans or responses.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, Public and Media Relations or related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in the area of corporate communication, journalism, advocacy with at least three (3) years at a supervisory level in an international organization.

OR

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the above mentioned fields with ten (10) years of experience and at least three (3) at a supervisory level in an international organization.

• The successful candidate is expected to be creative and have the ability to interact harmoniously and effectively in a multi-cultural environment with colleagues from diverse disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, networking, negotiation and communication skills.
• He/she must have the ability to make objective decisions and resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to contribute to strategic thinking with a view to improving media and communication services to all PAP stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, setting priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Have skills and experience in the production and distribution of printed publications as well as audio-visual and e-content development.
• High ethical standards, integrity and a deep sense of fairness.
• Good knowledge of the African Union system.

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk
• Core Competencies
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing..
• Drive for Results

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Salary
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date

• 24th October, 2022.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(6)Job Title: Interpreter – Translator / French (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1435
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Head of Plenary, Hansard, Interpretation &Translation
Directorate/Department : Plenary, Hansard, Interpretation & Translation (PHIT)
Division : PHIT
Job Grade: P4
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

• To provide simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation from English to French
• To translate documents from English into French

Roles/Responsibilities

• Provides proper, clear, faithful simultaneous interpretation from French to English during conferences and meetings of the Parliament using standard, clear and accurate language.
• Provides consecutive interpretation when required during audiences and of statements during conferences, meetings, discussions etc.
• Uses exact understanding of PAP technical terminologies.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field of languages, both in the source and target languages, by compiling and regularly updating specific terminologies, phrases, acronyms, and special expressions in order to widen and deepen vocabulary with the aim of enhancing skills and ability.
• Facilitates and participate in the development of PAP’s terminology/lexicons.
• Translates documents from English into French, ensuring the highest standard of accuracy and maintaining the spirit, context, quality, technical language and nuances of the original version using precise, clear, and proper terminologies.
• Performs any other related duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Provides proper, clear, faithful consecutive and simultaneous interpretation mainly from English to French and also, preferably, from Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili or Arabic to French during various conferences and meetings of the Pan-African Parliament using standard, clear and accurate language;
• Translates, mainly from English to French, and also, preferably, from Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili or Arabic to French highly sensitive and technical documents from various sources, using Translation Memory, Terminology databases, and a whole range of CAT tools ensuring the highest standard of quality, accuracy, faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original document;
• Revises translations of complex and sensitive documents covering the full range of the Pan-African Parliament’s work;
• Edits French language original documents before they are sent for translation;
• Works with client units to develop terminology, as well as ensure compliance with established terminology and consistency;
• Contributes to the development and sharing of terminology within the Division and with all the internal and external stakeholders;
• Contributes to the performance evaluation of external interpreters and translators;

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Languages and a professional qualification from a recognized school of Interpretation/Translation with ten (10) years relevant work experience in interpretation/translation in an institution or international meetings on diverse issues with 6 years at Expert/Specialist level and 3 years at supervisory level. OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Languages and a professional qualification from a recognized school of Interpretation/Translation with twelve (12) years relevant work experience in interpretation/translation in an institution or international meetings on diverse issues with 6 years at Expert/Specialist level and 3 years at supervisory level.
• Knowledge and use of interpretation and translation tools is required.

• Ability to do simultaneous and consecutive interpretation from English to French
• Ability to translate from English to French, using modern translation tools such as Trados
• Typing skills that enables one to produce his/her own work independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Fluency in any other AU official working languages (Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, and Kiswahili) is an added advantage.

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

• Building relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact

• Conceptual thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing:
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Salary
Indicative basic salary of US$ 42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 24,561.84  (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Applications Closing Date
24th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(7)Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1461
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Contract Type: Regular
Reports to: Committee on Audit and Public Accounts of the PAP and the President of the PAP
Directorate/Department : Bureau of the PAP
Division: Internal Audit Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P3

Job Description

• To provide technical support in auditing PAP activities designed to add value and improve operations and the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Job Roles/Responsibilities

• Coordinates all the work in the OIA.
• Supervises the Internal Auditor.
• iTransmits and explains management policies and organizational objectives of the PAP to all staff members of the OIA.
• Sets objectives of the OIA Unit.
• Determines and recommends staff requirements and their job specification where necessary.
• Participates in staff recruitment both for the OIA and other Units.
• Attends Management and Bureau meetings and provides advice where required.
• Presents reports to the PAP Management and the Committee on Audit and Public Accounts.

• Reviews and presents Annual and 3-year work plan of the OIA to Management and the CAPA.
• Prepares, reviews and manages the Audit programmes for all audits, investigations and other consulting services.
• Evaluates staff under him.
• Attends CAPA meetings and provides it with assurance services and technical support.
• Performs audit jobs.
• Reviews from time to time the Risk Management System of the PAP and advises on the status of the risk register and risk management process.
• Performs and supervises investigations matters where necessary.
• Performs consulting services when required by the PAP Management.
• Coordinates and directs Performance audit assignments
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Management and Bureau of the PAP.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Finance Management, Accounting, Business Administration, with 7 years progressive experience in Auditing or any related field. Two (2) of which must have been obtained at supervisory level.
• Certificate in CIA ACCA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or other related certification is an added advantage
• Experience in working on ERP-SAP

Or

• Bachelor’s Degree in in Finance Management, Accounting, Business Administration, with 10 years progressive experience in Auditing or any related field. Two of which must have been obtained at supervisory level
• Certificate in CIA, ACCA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA or other related certification is an added advantage.

• Knowledge and experience with MS Office, Knowledge of SAP ERP desired.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Report writing skills
• Communication and negotiating skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

• Foster Accountability Culture
• Communicating with impact
• Learning Orientation
• Change Management

• Drive for Results
• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Fosters Innovation

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Salary

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68  (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(8)Job Title: Senior International Relations Officer (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1441
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Clerk of Parliament
Directorate / Department: Office of the Clerk
Division: International Relations Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

• To ensure the development of cooperation strategies, facilitates communication between PAP and external stakeholders, promoting a positive and collaborative relationship.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Advises on issues of external, diplomatic and international nature.
• Acts as contact point in the communication of PAP with the international community.
• Regularly scans the environment to monitor developments in the external world that have an impact on PAP’s operations.
• Collates and prepares reports on matters of relations and cooperation.
• Ensures that report of Resource mobilization efforts in the PAP is submitted timely to Management.

• Responsible for planning, promoting and maintaining good relations between PAP and the international and regional community, including national and regional parliaments, development organizations, national governments, development partners, the private sector and non-governmental organizations.
• Facilitates the implementation of PAP’s headquarters agreement with the host country.
• Negotiates and lobbies on behalf of PAP in areas of cooperation and mobilization of both human and financial resources.
• Facilitates the development and maintenance of database with contact details of PAP Development partners and stakeholders.
• Promotes positive image and objective understanding of work and activities of PAP.
• Supervises the function of Resource Mobilization
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in International Relations / Diplomacy or Public Administration with seven (7) years relevant work experience, of which, at least three (3) should be at supervisory level in an international organization. OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields but with ten (10) years of experience, at least three (3) of which should be at supervisory level  in an international organization.
• Candidates are expected to be familiar with the operations of Parliaments.

• Interpersonal skills, a teamwork orientation and ability to interact harmoniously and effectively in a multi-cultural environment with colleagues from diverse disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures.
• Ability to make objective decisions and resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues in a reasonable and mature manner.
• Diplomatic skills and the ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations, with tact and emotional maturity without losing composure.
• High ethical standards, integrity and a deep sense of fairness
• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages, knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.

• Strategic Insight
• Developing others
• Change Management.
• Managing Risk.

• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

• Conceptual thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Salary
Indicative basic salary of USD37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2022.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(9) Job Title: Clerk of Pan African Parliament (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1431
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: President of PAP
Directorate / Department: Office of the Clerk
Division: Plenary, Hansard, Interpretation and Documentation
Number of Direct Reports: 5
Number of Indirect Reports: 9
Job Grade: D1
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

• To provide leadership in the management of PAP’s corporate services, finances and general administrative requirements ensuring that PAP’s internal day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Reports to the President of the PAP
• Undertakes statutory responsibilities as Clerk of Parliament
• Provides leadership in the management of PAP’s corporate services, finances and general administrative requirements and ensuring that PAP’s internal day-to- day operations run smoothly
• Provides strong and effective professional and managerial leadership in the development and implementation of internal corporate, financial, administrative and human resources management strategies, policies and plans;
• Regularly analyses and reviews processes and procedures and recommend appropriate and timely changes to improve performance;
• Manages the provision of services to ensure that they comply with procurement guidelines and contractual agreements signed with the PAP
• Interfaces with the officials of the Government on host country agreement with the African Union relating to its obligations, diplomatic privileges and immunities to the Members of PAP and its staff
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the President.

• Provides advice to the Parliament, the President, the Bureau and the Members on the procedure (formal and informal rules of its operations)
• Formally records decisions of the Parliament in the Plenary and the Committees
• Assists the President in preparing for the sessions comprising the Plenary and the Committees and gives advice on procedure
• Maintains the authentic verbatim record of proceedings of the Parliament and signs or endorses all orders and official communication of the Parliament.

• Chairs management meetings, which discuss corporate issues, enters into contracts on behalf of the Parliament, acquires and manages properties of the Parliament
• Leads and facilitates the development and implementation of frameworks, systems and policies for managing administrative services in PAP in accordance with AU rules and regulations
• Guides, analyses and reviews processes and working methods and recommends procedure and policy changes to the President, to improve operations
• Provides oversight of the administrative budget, ensuring that it is utilized in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the African Union Financial Rules & Regulations and Policies
• Interfaces with the host country’s Government in liaison with the Legal Officer on privileges and immunities matters for PAP and its staff
• Ensures compliance with contractual agreements signed with PAP
• Facilitates and guides the provision and implementation of effective procurement framework, systems, policies and guidelines
• Advises and supports the provision of quality facilities management services, security services, as well as asset management framework, policies and systems
• Leads and facilitates the provision and implementation of an effective IT framework, system and policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Law, Public Administration or Social Sciences is required
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, with at least eight years
• (8) years at Managerial level and five (5) at supervisory level including serving as Clerk of Parliament at National and/or Supranational organization with experience in drafting, interpretation of rules and procedure and parliamentary operations and administration

• Demonstrated knowledge of the African Union system and capacity to coordinate, manage, monitor and evaluate the work of the Pan African Parliament
• A sharp and analytical mind imbued with creative thinking, innovation-generating and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with officials and professional colleagues at the highest levels of government, private sector, civil society, and international organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation and presentation skills, proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues,  findings and recommendations; strong editing skills
• High ethical and accountability standards, impeccable integrity and a deep sense of fairness
• Highly refined diplomatic skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and possession of a teamwork orientation and ability to interact harmoniously and effectively with colleagues from diverse disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures
• Ability to make objective decisions and resolve  problems,  exercising  the  highest  sense  of responsibility and maturity in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues
• Ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations, with tact and emotional maturity without losing composure and focus
• Ability to identify opportunities and build strong relationships with partners and other external parties
• Excellent strategic visioning, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills
• Ability to work with enthusiasm and commitment under pressure and minimal supervision, multi-task with a wide range of individuals and institutions and be proactive and creative with sound judgment
• Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national organizational environment
• Strong networking and representation skills and ability to mobilize support on behalf of the Pan African Parliament
• Excellent computer application skills  (Microsoft  Office  package  –  MS  Word,  Excel  and PowerPoint; knowledge and information sharing platforms, eg, Teamwork).

• Strategic Focus
• Developing Organizational Capability
• Change Leadership
• Strategic Risk Management.

• Building Partnership.
• Drives Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact.

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Salary
Indicative basic salary of US$ 78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements eg Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 27,29088 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,00000 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2022.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(10)Job Title: Sub-Editor of Debates (PAP)

Requisition ID: 1462
Location: Midrand, South Africa
Reports to: Deputy Clerk – Editor of Debates
Directorate / Department: Legislative Business
Division: Plenary, Hansard, Interpretation and Documentation
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 2
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

• To provide technical support in managing the delivery of a complete, accurate and prompt report of the proceedings of the Pan-African Parliament and advise on information and communication technology solutions to ensure the Hansard Unit is efficient, cost-effective and consistent in producing high standard work.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Hansard Reporters during Sessions of Parliament.
• Coordinates the activities of the transcription room.
• Supports preparation of the Division budget and work plan
• Prepares periodic reports.

• Assists in the transcription, checking, editing and proof reading and indexing of Meeting the expectations of Members of Parliament and the public in the production and publication of the daily verbatim of the proceedings and maintaining the unique professional standards required of the parliamentary record.
• Assists in the transcription, checking, editing and proof reading and indexing of the Hansard and Committee Reports.
• Ensures that proceedings are transcribed accurately and submitted on time to the Hansard Editor.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic reports of the Hansard Unit.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or Media and Communication, preferably with a language background, from a recognized university, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience or a Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of  two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Publishing for Parliament in all or any of the 4 Languages of the African Union (English, French, Portuguese and Arabic) is required.

• Possess highly developed editorial, grammatical and comprehension skills,
• Knowledge of the principles of the system of parliamentary democracy as practised at the Pan-African Parliament and the national and regional parliaments.
• Result orientation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage
• Experience in reporting, editing, proofreading, typesetting applications such as Word, Publisher, Excel and internet research and email communication is required. Work experience in the Hansard Unit of a national or regional parliament would be an added advantage.

• Strategic Insight.
• Developing Others.
• Change Management.
• Managing Risk

• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation.
• Communicating with Influence

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing.
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Salary
Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(11)Job Title: Legal Researcher

Requisition ID: 1426
Location:  Maseru, Lesotho
Reports to: Senior Legal Officer
Directorate / Department: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
Division: African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Job Description

• The ACERWC is a human rights organ of the AU with the mandate to promote and protect the rights and welfare of children in Africa.
• The Committee was established by the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), by virtue of Article 32 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (The African Children’s Charter) to monitor the implementation of the Charter.
• In view of the above background, the AU invites qualified and competent applicants who are citizens of Member States of the African Union with relevant skills, competencies and experiences to submit their applications for the position of Legal Researchers at the Secretariat of the ACERWC based in Maseru, the Kingdom of Lesotho.
• The Legal Researcher shall provide support in the timely production of the ACERWC’s documents under its promotion and protection mandate.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the following up of activities of the unit of assignment and in area of expertise, including monitoring and evaluating progress made of planned activities in line with a predefined work plan.
• Suggest new and expand on existing policy in area of expertise.
• Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AU’s internal use.
• Assist in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.
• Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
• Participate in providing required technical support during organization of meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders and develop working relationships.
• Assist in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the area of intervention
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders as required.

• Prepare the various documents for the State Party Reporting mechanisms before the ACERWC including developing the list of issues, concluding observations;
• Prepare the relevant documents around the complementary reports submitted by Civil Society Organizations.
• Prepare the documents around the Communication mandate of the Committee;
• Prepare summary of facts, draft decisions and legal briefs and present before the ACERWC;
• Undertake extensive legal research into issues raised in the various communications;
• Produce periodic research reports on issues related to the Committee’s promotional mandate including specific thematic research and progress reports on the implementation of the ACRWC and various policy instruments and decisions on the rights of children;
• Assist the Secretariat in drafting General Comments of the ACERWC on selected provisions of the Charter;
• Collect decisions of child rights cases from domestic jurisdictions which can be regularly fed into the case law database;
• Performs any other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in Law, Human Rights or other human rights related studies with five (5) years of relevant work experience. Supervisory will be an added advantage. OR
• A Master’s Degree in Law, Human Rights or other human rights related studies, with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience as indicated above
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the African human rights instruments and institutions
• Relevant experience working on child rights issues in Africa
• Relevant exposure to the work of the ACERWC and the African Human Rights System will be a preferred advantage.
• Previous experience with a human rights organization, especially a child rights organization, at a regional, continental or international level, will be an added advantage.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare legal opinions.
• Excellent drafting skills
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment.
• Good communication and planning skills and excellent knowledge of international organizations.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to work independently to meet critical and competing deadlines (multi-tasking), to produce high quality work in short time frames;
• Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

• Change Management
• Managing Risk

• Teamwork and Collaboration;
• Accountability awareness and Compliance;
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results

• Continuous Improvement Focus. Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

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.

Salary
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD88,381.02 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD70,805.71  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
7th November 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(12)Job Title: Senior Child Rights Protection Officer

Requisition ID: 1421
Location:  Maseru, Lesotho
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Directorate / Department: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
Division: African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Job Description

• The Senior Child Rights Protection Officer shall provide Child Protection technical support to ACERWC Secretariat and facilitate the implementation of its programme activities.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division;
• Provide support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders’ coordination;
• Manage and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system;
• Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use;
• Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the ACERWC for coordination and alignment purposes;
• Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required;
• Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.

• Design strategies and policies consistent with the Department’s goal to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
• Prepare the various documents around the State Party Reporting mechanisms before the ACERWC including developing the list of issues, concluding observations;
• Follow up the implementation of the concluding observations and recommendations in the respective countries.
• Organize the various advocacy/lobbying missions regarding submissions State Party Reports on the implementation of the African Children’s Charter;
• Prepare the relevant documents around the complementary reports submitted by Civil Society Organizations.
• Assist the Secretariat in receiving complaints and determining whether they meet the requirements as prescribed in the African Children’s Charter and the Revised Guidelines on Consideration of Communications by the ACERWC.
• Prepare summary of facts and legal briefs and present them before the ACERWC.
• Undertake extensive legal research into the legal issues raised in the various communications.
• Assist the Committee in drafting admissibility ruling, recommendations, summaries, and legal briefs on Communications for consideration by the Committee.
• Organize on site investigation and follow up missions in the concerned State Parties as directed by the ACERWC.
• Assist the Secretariat to produce periodic research reports on issues related to the Committee’s promotional mandate including specific thematic research and progress reports on the implementation of the ACRWC and various policy instruments and decisions on the rights of children;
• Assist the Secretariat in drafting General Comments of the ACERWC on selected provisions of the Charter
• Collect decisions of child rights cases from domestic jurisdictions which can be regularly fed into the case law database;
• Assist the Committee in monitoring and analyzing legal and political developments in Africa relating to Children’s Rights; provide regular feedback and updates on the situation of child rights in Africa;
• Follow up the applications of Observers Status received by the Secretariat.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of the Decisions on the AU Policy Organs and other AU organs related to children rights.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of the Committee meetings as well as activities or all meetings involving the Committee; cover the sessions and meetings of the Committee and prepare the reports
• Assist the activities of Special Mechanisms within the ACERWC
• Assist in implementing activities which aims at preventing violations and abuse of children’s rights; and in line with the Committee’s Communication/Complaint and investigation mandate works towards ensuring accountability and providing redress for actual violation of children’s rights in Africa.
• Prepare the various documents around the State Party Reporting mechanisms before the ACERWC including developing the list of issues, concluding observations.
• follow up on the implementation of the concluding observations and recommendations in the respective countries.
• Organize on site investigation and follow up missions in the concerned State Parties as directed by the ACERWC.
• Assist the implementation of the Decisions on the AU Policy Organs and other AU organs related to children rights.
• Work towards the existence of an enhanced collaboration between the ACERWC and other AU Organs with a mandate on human rights including the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights;
• To perform any child protection related activities as may be assigned by the Secretariat or the ACERWC.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Human Rights Law, Social Work, Child Protection, or International Law. At least ten eight (8) years of relevant professional experience of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level. OR
• A University Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned areas of study, with at least twelve ten (10) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) years at supervisory levels.
• Previous experience with a human rights organization, especially a child rights organization, at a regional, continental, or international level, will be an added advantage.
• Training in Human Rights, Child Safeguarding and/or Protection is desirable
• Good knowledge of the African System of human rights
• Relevant experience working on child rights issues in Africa
• Relevant exposure to the work of the ACERWC and the African Human Rights System

• Strong analytical and drafting skills;
• Excellent drafting and report writing skills;
• Good communication, planning and negotiating skills; Personal Abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and in a multi- cultural environment;
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines; and
• Ability to work in team
• Relevant experience working with the African Union particularly on the African Human Rights system is necessary;
• Previous experience with a human rights organization, especially a child rights organization, at a regional, continental or international level, will be an added advantage.
• Relevant experience working on child rights issues in Africa
• Relevant exposure to the work of the ACERWC and the African Human Rights System
• Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

• Strategic Insight..
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing;
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation:

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Salary
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD100,972.49 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD83,397.18 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
7th November 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(13)Job Title: Senior Child Rights Promotion Officer

Requisition ID: 1423
Location:  Maseru, Lesotho
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Directorate / Department: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
Division: African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Job Description

• The Senior Child Rights Promotion Officer shall provide the technical assistance in the implementation of activities in line with the promotion mandate of the ACERWC.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Provide support in the preparation and Implement the programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan;
• Ensure effective coordination and implementation of Unit’s plans and activities at various levels;
• Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other relevant stakeholders on relevant matters;
• Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division;
• Provide support to develop resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders’ coordination;
• Manage and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system;
• Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use;
• Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the ACERWC for coordination and alignment purposes;
• Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required;
• Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.

• Prepare the various documents around the State Party Reporting mechanisms before the ACERWC including developing the list of issues, concluding observations
• Follow up the implementation of the concluding observations and recommendations in the respective countries.
• Organize the various advocacy/lobbying missions regarding submissions State Party Reports on the implementation of the African Children’s Charter;
• Prepare the relevant documents around the complementary reports submitted by Civil Society Organizations
• Assist the Secretariat in receiving complaints and determining whether they meet the requirements as prescribed in the African Children’s Charter and the Revised Guidelines on Consideration of Communications by the ACERWC
• Organize on site investigation and follow up missions in the concerned State Parties as directed by the ACERWC
• Assist the Secretariat to produce periodic research reports on issues related to the Committee’s promotional mandate including specific thematic research and progress reports on the implementation of the ACRWC and various policy instruments and decisions on the rights of children.
• Follow up the applications of Observers Status received by the Secretariat
• Follow up on the implementation of the Decisions on the AU Policy Organs and other AU organs related to children rights
• Prepare and organize the Committee meetings as well as activities or all meetings involving the Committee; cover the sessions and meetings of the Committee and prepare the reports.
• Assist the Secretariat in drafting General Comments of the ACERWC on selected provisions of the Charter
• Enhance collaboration between the ACERWC and other AU Organs with a mandate on human rights including the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
• Participate in seminars, workshops, conferences on issues related to the rights of children as designated by the Secretariat and the ACERWC
• Prepare information materials on the Committee’s programmes and strategies with the authorization of the Secretariat and ACERWC
• Coordinate the activities of Special Mechanisms within the ACERWC
• Assist in advocacy/lobbying missions regarding submissions State Party Reports on the implementation of the African Children’s Charter
• Assist in submission the relevant documents around the complementary reports and briefings submitted by Civil Society Organizations.
• Work towards enhancing the visibility and credibility of the work of the Committee
• Assist ACERWC in improving the efficiency and timeliness of information sharing and documentation to foster the implementation of the Committee’s mandate particularly as it relates to the State party reporting procedures
• Assist in Coordination of a network of national, sub-national and international partners to promote children’s rights and welfare.
• Assist any child promotion related activities as may be assigned by the Secretariat or the ACERWC
• Perform any child promotion related activities as may be assigned by the Secretariat or the ACERWC

Qualifications and Requirement

• A Master’s Degree in Human Rights Law, Social Work, Child Promotion, or any related Social Science fields. At least Seven (7) years of relevant professional experience out of which three (3) years of at supervisory level OR
• A University Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned areas of study, with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) years of at supervisory level.
• Previous experience with a human rights organization, especially a child rights organization, at a regional, continental, or international level, will be an added advantage.
• Training in Human Rights, Child Safeguarding and/or Protection is desirable
• Good knowledge of the African System of human rights
• Relevant experience working on child rights issues in Africa
• Relevant exposure to the work of the ACERWC and the African Human Rights System.

• Strong analytical and drafting skills;
• Excellent drafting and report writing skills;
• Good communication, planning and negotiating skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and in a multi- cultural environment;
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Relevant experience working with the African Union particularly on the African Human Rights system is necessary;
• Previous experience with a human rights organization, especially a child rights organization, at a regional, continental or international level, will be an added advantage.
• Relevant experience working on child rights issues in Africa is required
• Relevant exposure to the work of the ACERWC and the African Human Rights System will be a preferred advantage
• Very good ability to work with MS-Office applications including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint etc.
• Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

• Strategic Insight..
• Developing Others
• Change Management….
• Managing Risk…

• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture….
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence…

• Conceptual thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Drive for result
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation.
• It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Salary
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD100,972.49  (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD83,397.18 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
7th November 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

(14)Job Title: Program Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Requisition ID: 1425
Location:  Maseru, Lesotho
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Directorate / Department: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
Division: African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Job Description

• The Program Officer Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the ACERWC Programs.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Develop a systematic monitoring plan for the ACERWC.
• Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Secretariat’s support to AU.
• Assist in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and contribute to their implementation.
• Assist in development of guidelines, policies and manuals that can guide programmes, system improvement initiatives and overall decision making by higher management in the respective area of expertise.
• Provide support to the implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
• provide necessary training and support to the Secretariat’s units on M&E
• Develop annual evaluation report and present findings.
• Draft high-quality, accurate semi-annual reports in cooperation with project and program staff of the ACERWC.
• Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems of the AU
• Assist on the project proposal on the AU system.
• Assist in providing technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.

• Establish a coordinated M&E system in line with the ACERWC M&E plan.
• Assist the implementation and monitoring of programmes and activities;
• Analyses child rights and policy issues and suggest strategies and prepare lessons learnt related to monitoring of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the child;
• Ensure all internal M&E activities are consistent with the cooperative cooperation agreement; including
• Prepare high quality project narrative & financial reports as per the periods agreed; produced
• Prepare and submit timely progress reports.
• Track all project outputs, outcomes, and objectives against targets.
• Ensure consistent use of data collection and reporting tools from project staff to monitor data quality and follow-up on issues identified
• Assist on the project proposal on the AU system
• Monitor and report on programmatic and financial risks.
• Ensure timely release of funds and supply and ensure that cash are promptly and correctly liquidated
• Perform any other relevant duty/responsibility assigned
• Performs any other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in Statistics, Social Science, Public Policy, International Development or other M&E related studies with five (5) years of relevant work experience in implementing M&E activities on international development project. 2 years must be at supervisory level. OR
• A Master’s Degree in Statistics, Social Science, Public Policy, International Development or other M&E related studies, with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience as indicated above
• Demonstrated experience in in social development, project administration, monitoring and evaluation.
• Previous experience with a human rights organization, especially a child rights organization, at a regional, continental, or international level, will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of the African System of human rights
• Relevant experience working on child rights issues in Africa
• Relevant exposure to the work of the ACERWC and the African Human Rights System.

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to work independently to meet critical and competing deadlines (multi-tasking), to produce high quality work in short timeframes;
• Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills,
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of common computer applications and systems;
• Excellent drafting, reporting, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong program/project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of two or more of the other working language(s) would be an added value.
• Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

• Strategic Insight..
• Developing Others
• Change Management..
• Managing Risk..

• Teamwork and Collaboration..
• Accountable and Complies with Rules..
• Learning Orientation..

• Analytical thinking and problem solving..
• Job Knowledge and information sharing…
• Drive for result..
• Continuous Improvement Focus

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.

Salary
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD88,381.02 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD70,805.71  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
7th November 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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