African Union Protocol Officer Jobs in Ghana
African Union Protocol Officer Jobs in Ghana
Purpose of Job Develop and deliver a range of protocol activities during events such as training/ information seminars, conferences, publicity events, dinners and luncheons in line with protocol policies, strategies and programmes within the AfCFTA Secretariat
Main Functions
Follow up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan;
Suggest new and expand on existing policy areas for planned research;
Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AfCFTA Secretariat 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 the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders;
Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets;
Assist in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division;
Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.
Specific Responsibilities
Prepare information guidelines for delegates and participants of AfCFTA Secretariat’s meetings on the modalities of accreditation and seating plans
Assist in the preparation of the Diplomatic list of State Parties of the AfCFTA Secretariat and keep protocol related documents of historical value and ensure their periodical update
Ensure the ceremonial items such as Mast flags; desk flags, car pennant and name plates of Member States are properly procured and correctly used in appropriate places
Custodian of the Secretariat ceremonial items (Mast flags; desk flags, car pennant, name plates as well as the gifts etc...)
Supervise the work of Protocol Assistants reporting to him/her
Provide protocol assistance to staff and handle in-house and external enquiries
Undertake Airport duties of welcoming/and seeing-off VIPs and other personalities at the airport, VIP lounge arrangements, etc…
Maintains
working relationship with airline personnel, immigration and custom officers under the guidance of the Manager;
Coordinate with events management staff for effective progression of the event, briefing them about the standard events protocol;
Oversees the work of the staff under his/her supervision;
Oversees the processing of Exit Visas for the departing staff;
Perform other related duties as may be assigned
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Humanities or any other related discipline with 5 years of relevant work experience in areas of Protocol Services, or
A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, with specialization in International Relations and Diplomacy or in related field with 2 years of relevant work experience in Protocol services
Supervisory experience is an added advantage
Required Skills
Oral and written communication skills
Excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills
Planning and organizational skills
Ability to successfully manage ambiguity
Ability to work across business units / geographies; cultural sensitivity
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
Strategic Insight.
Developing Others.
Change Management.
Managing Risk.
Core Competencies
Teamwork and Collaboration.
Accountable and Complies with Rules.
Learning Orientation.
Communicating with Influence.
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 Protocol Officer Jobs in Ghana
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