Program Officer America and the Caribbean, Addis Ababa

AFRICAN UNION

UNION AFRICAINE UNIàO AFRICANA

P. O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA Tel.: (251-11) 5517700 Fax: (251-11) 5517844 www.au.int VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM OFFICER AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN The African Union, established as a unique Pan-African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of a new organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts.

1. Post:

Post title: Program Officer America and the Caribbean

Post level: P2

Department: CIDO

Supervisor: Head of Diaspora Division

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

2. Main duties and responsibilities

• Serve as focal point and provide support for all matters related to the Diaspora in the Caribbean, the US and North America and South. America;
• Assisting to prepare, develop., organize and coordinate· the inputs of Governments. Diaspora communities, civil society organization; Intergovernmental bodies, international organizations within this area.
• Assisting to monitor and analyze political and socio-economic developments related to the process;
• Prepare reports, speaking notes, briefs, draft decisions and resolutions and assist in the preparation and organization of meetings;
• Assisting in ensuring follow-up actions and initiate and sustain linkages with relevant bodies and AU representational offices in the region as appropriate;
• Assisting. planning and preparing the budget and work program of the Division;
• Assisting to organize programs for the development of the capabilities of the AU Member States and the Commission to strengthen the AU Diaspora program; Write letters, documents, speeches and other correspondence to the supervisor;
• Provide information and make suggestions and recommendations
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director or supervisor as Head of Division.

3. Educational Qualifications

A minimum of a University Degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law. Economics, International Relations or any other cognate discipline. An advanced university degree (Ph.D) will be an advantage. .

4. Work experience

Have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. National, regional or international experience in Diaspora related issues will be a distinct asset.

5. Other Relevant Skills:

Have excellent drafting skills. Fluency in one official AU language. Have computer skills. Must be able to work under pressure,. Particularly as a professional civil servant in a multicultural environment. Demonstrate professionalism and ability to undertake studies and analytical skills associated with good decision-making. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

6. Language Requirement:

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

7. Age Requirement:

Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.

8. Tenure of Appointment:

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

9. Candidates from the following least represented countries are encouraged to apply:

Eretria, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and Somalia.

10. Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

11. Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 29,287.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance 14,414.40 perineum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 11th November 2013. Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission