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African Union HEAD OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT DIVISION

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located at Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver, by amongst others, the implementation of its organization structure and the filling of all vacant posts.

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member

States for the position of Head of Conflict Management Division.

1. Post:

Job title: Head of Conflict Management Division

Post level: P5
Department: Department for Peace and Security
Supervisor: Director for Peace and Security

Duty Station: Addis Ababa


2. Major duties and responsibilities:


a. To monitor political and related developments on the continent in order to advise the leadership of the Peace and Security Department on strategic action and initiatives designed to prevent situations of tension in or involving AU Member

States and propose appropriate policies and methods for handling conflicts;

b. To ensure implementation and follow-up on decisions of the Peace and Security Council and keep the Chairperson of the Commission, the Commissioner for

Peace and Security and the Director, informed of all developments related to peace and security initiatives for consideration and appropriate action;

c. To ensure the preparation of comprehensive periodic reports and documents as may be required to enable the leadership of the Commission, Peace and

Security Council and its subsidiary bodies to perform their functions as provided for in the Protocol of the Peace and Security Council effectively;

d. To coordinate resource mobilization strategies with the Director, Peace and

Security Department and ensure that all programmes for capacity building are implemented steadily and successfully;

e. To manage and supervise the day-to-day activities in the planning of work programme of Officers and Consultants in the Division;

f. To draft statements, speeches, and communiqués for the leadership of the Commission as may be required;

g. To oversee and coordinate outreach programmes and publications within the Department;

3. Educational Qualifications Required:

Candidates must have at least an Advanced Degree in Political Science, International Relations or any related Social Sciences.

4. Work Experience Required:

Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressive experience working in International Relations, Security and Humanitarian activities and mediation and negotiation forums of which at least 5 years should be at middle management level.

5. Other Relevant Skills Required:

• Computer literacy;

• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and programme/project management;

• 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;

• Good planning and organizational skills.

• Must have the ability to mediate successfully in conflict situations.

• Must have the ability to effectively manage and direct the work of teams of professional, senior and experienced officers.


7. 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 35 and 50 years old.

8. Tenure of Appointment:

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

9. Gender Mainstreaming:

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

10. Application:

To apply, please submit the following:

a. A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the

African Union Commission.

b. A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender.
c. Names and contact details (including e-mail address) of three references.
d. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

11. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$ 45,551.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housing allowance

(US$16,819.00 per annum), and education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of
US$7,800.00 per child per annum) for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.

The applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than January 31, 2012.



Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)