African Union Senior Country Review Officer - Democracy & Political Governance (APRM) Jobs in South Africa

African Union Senior Country Review Officer - Democracy & Political Governance (APRM) Jobs in South Africa

Purpose of Job

To provide technical support in carrying out competent and credible country reviews in the areas of democracy and political governance, providing up to date, analytical data, information on countries preparing for or engaged in review processes on their situation with respect democratic rules and procedures, as well as political governance, including measures to enforce democratic principles and ensure full respect of the Rule of law as outlined under DPG thematic area

Main Functions

Provides technical support in the preparation and implementation of programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan

Ensures effective coordination and implementation at various levels

Liaises with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders on relevant matters

Prepares and develops reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division

Provides technical support for the development of resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders coordination

Manages and supervises employees under his/her supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation.

Conducts complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use.

Liaises with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes

Prepares 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 contributes to the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans

Specific Responsibilities

Compiles data and information on the policies, programmes and activities in individual African countries with respect to conflict prevention and reduction; promotion of individual rights particularly those of women, children, the youth and vulnerable groups; the degree of powers between the executive, the legislative and the judiciary, and the degree of corruption particularly the behaviour of public office holders.

Develops appropriate indicators relevant to the measurement of Democracy and Political Governance, based on standards and codes implied in the Declaration on Political, Economic and Corporate Governance.

Undertakes research and analysis on the situation of Democracy and Political Governance in individuals member states of the African Union,

Prepares, in cooperation with Country Review Principals, country briefs, Background papers on the democratic and political situation in preparation of reviews in participating countries,

Undertakes research activities aimed at developing further performance indicators of Democracy and

Political Governance.

Participates in the selection of experts in democracy and political governance to be recruited as team members of the Country Review Mission (CRM);

Supports the Country Review Team in developing “Issues Paper” on DPG

Participates in the country review process by providing the CRM with relevant DPG thematic expertise

Liaises with relevant stakeholders in member states to advance political governance principles and practices.

Organises technical meetings with stakeholders in the area of democracy and political governance

Provides professional leadership and/or mentor and supervises the work of junior officers, contract staff, etc.

Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.

Contributes to activities related to budget funding proposals, (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports.

Performs other duties as required

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s Degree in Political sciences, Peace and security studies, International relations, Public Administration, Law or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience of which 3 years at expert level.

Managerial experience is an added advantage

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Political sciences, Peace and security studies, International relations, Public Administration, Law or related fields with 10 years’ experience of which 3 years at expert level.

Managerial experience is an added advantage

Required Skills

Ability to work in multi-cultural environments;

Communication, presentation, report writing skills;

Knowledge of Gender issues

Planning and organizing skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight..

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationship ....

Foster Accountability Culture..

Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence...

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking

Job Knowledge and information sharing..

Drive for Result

Continuous Improvement Orientation ….

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Senior Country Review Officer - Democracy & Political Governance (APRM) Jobs in South Africa

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