African Union Policy Officer - Mediation (PAPS) Jobs in Ethiopia

African Union Policy Officer - Mediation (PAPS) Jobs in Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

To support the execution of the division’s operations, including carrying out research, developing Policy and providing administrative oversight, while assisting in ensuring that its predefined strategies and policies are implemented effectively and supporting the organization mission.

Main Functions

Assists in the following up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.

Suggests new and expands on existing policy areas for planned research.

Assists in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.

Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.

Participates in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.

Engages with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships. Supports the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.

Assists in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division

Specific Responsibilities

Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the AU-MSU work plans and annual Program Budgets;

Assists the Unit in the preparation of correspondences, reports and working documents relating to the implementation of the KMF and overall programs activities of the Division;

Assists in developing mediation policies, strategies, operational plans, strategic plans and work plans for the Division;

Assists in developing and establishing the MSU as well as coordinating operational support to ongoing mediation efforts by the AU and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Regional Mechanisms (RMs).

Assists the policies, SOPs and other guidance documents are regularly reviewed, and implemented;

Assists on implementing capacity enhancement seminars, conferences and other familiarization sessions to assist mediators, their collaborators and AU staff;

Supports

the development of expert capacity, standby and/or rosters to be deployed in support of AU-mediation and dialogue efforts;

Assists in the drafting of strategic documents on AU mediation efforts, as requested.

Assists in Establishing and promoting collaborative partnerships with the RECs/RMs and other relevant external partners, most notably, the UN, the EU and civil society;

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in political science, international relations, mediation, peace and conflict studies, international economics, law, public administration, or other related social sciences studies, with 5 years relevant experience. Or

Master’s Degree in similar studies with 2 years relevant experience.

Required Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong drafting skill

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work across business units / geographies; cultural sensitive environment

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

Leadership Competencies

Change Management

Managing Risk:

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration

Accountability awareness and Compliance;

Learning Orientation

Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Job Knowledge and information sharing...

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Focus

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Policy Officer - Mediation (PAPS) Jobs in Ethiopia

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