African Union Job - Political Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: POLITICAL OFFICER – ELECTIONS (10001231)
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 its organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts. The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for a position of Political Officer in the Department for Political Affairs.
1. Post:
Job Title: Political Officer - Elections GRADE: P2 Supervisor: Head of Democracy and Electoral Unit Number of positions: Two (2) Department: Political Affairs Directorate Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Job Purpose:
The officer will be responsible in general terms for the preparation and implementation of activities relating to election processes, observation and training carried out by the Democracy and Electoral Assistance Unit of the AU in Member States.
3. Major duties and responsibilities:
The Elections Officer shall-
a) Ensure that all of the activities relating to election observation and electoral assistance are implemented.
b) Make proposals and prepare projects relating to election observation and electoral assistance.
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c) Monitor and analyze political and socio-economic trends which are likely
to impact on the electoral and democratic processes within AU.
d) Assist in the preparation and organization of meetings on elections and
democracy.
e) Compile reports, statements, memoranda and draft decisions of
meetings on elections and democracy.
f) Establish and maintain relations with Member States and relevant
institutions.
g) Perform any other relevant functions assigned.
4. Qualifications and Experience Required
• Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the
following disciplines: Law, Political Science, Social Sciences or any
other related discipline.
• Candidates must have at least five (5) years or more experience in
handling election organization issues.
5. Other Relevant Skills
• Computer literacy;
• Working knowledge of data analysis;
• 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; and
• Good planning and organizational skills.
6. Language Requirement :
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (English, French,
Arabic or Portuguese). Knowledge of other working languages would be an
added advantage.
7. Age Requirement:
Candidates should preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
8. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are
strongly encouraged to apply.
9. Application: To apply, please submit the following:
• A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
• A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
• Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of references;
• Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates.

10.Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other related entitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($14, 414.40 per annum), 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.
Application must be received not later than 14 October 2011 and should be addressed to: The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) P.O. Box 3243 Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
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