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Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer (MNJTF)
Posting Start Date: 6/28/24
Job Description:
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Reports to: Head, MST
Directorate/Department/Organ: Political Affairs Peaces & Securitry (PAPS)
Division: Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: N’Djamena, Chad
To coordinate the MNJTF compliance team and provide appropriate guidance in the operationalization of an MNJTF specific compliance framework in line with AU Compliance Framework (AUCF).
Facilitate the development and establishment as well as enhancement of policies, processes, procedures and mechanisms towards ensuring compliance to International Humanitarian law, international human rights law and conduct and Discipline of MNJTF personnel and Operations. The duties of the Senior Compliance Officer will be guided by the African Union Compliance Framework. In this regard, the post holder will work with the Compliance Cell in the PSOD and with the Compliance Policy Officers in the MNJTF Sectors to monitor, report and advise on human rights issues and coordinate with relevant partners and stakeholders on these matters.
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Strategic Insight
Managing Risk
Teamwork and Collaboration
.Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Reports to: Director General of Africa CDC
Directorate/Department/Organ: Office of the Director General
Division: Office of the Director General
Number of Direct Reports:
Number of Indirect Reports:
Job Grade: P5
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed term
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Principal Programme Policy and Strategy Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and operational policies of Africa CDC’s programmes. The incumbent will be responsible for providing high-level technical advice, leading policy development and analysis, and ensuring program alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Strategic Insight
Change Management
Managing Risk:
Building Partnership:
Accountable and Complies with Rules
..Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence ….
Conceptual thinking:
Job Knowledge and information sharing:
Drive for result:
Continuous Improvement Orientation
Reports to: MNJTF Force Commander
Directorate/Department/Organ: Political Affairs, Peace & Security (PAPS)
Division: Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 2
Job Grade: P4
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: N’Djamena, Chad
To ensure necessary co-ordination amongst MST and HQ MNJTF staff, in consultation with the AU Commission where necessary, and maintain an integrated approach towards accomplishing the MNJTF’s mandate.
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Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk
Teamwork and Collaboration
Foster Accountability Culture
.Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Job Knowledge Sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Focus
Reports to: Director of Rectorate/ Office
Directorate/Department/Organ: Finance
Division: Finance
Number of Direct Reports: 5
Number of Indirect Reports: –
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroun
Responsible for all the Finance and Administrative Functions. This includes managing staff, financial reporting, budget preparation and implementation, maintaining accurate and complete data in the general ledger and trial balances in line with the AU financial rules and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Finance and Accounting:
Human Resource Management
Administration:
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Strategic Insight
Managing Risk
Teamwork and Collaboration
.Learning Orientation
.Communicating with impact
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Reports to: Deputy Chairperson
Directorate/Department/Organ: Citizens and Diaspora Organizations (CIDO)
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 9
Job Grade: D1
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Addis Ababa
To provide strategic direction and leadership in managing the operations of the Citizens and Diaspora Organizations Directorate.
• Develops and executes the overall strategy for the department and ensures alignment with overall organizational strategy;
• Manages and supervises employees within the directorate, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation;
• Drives the implementation and monitoring of policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Decisions;
• Ensures the delivery of the directorate’s annual targets in line with the organization’s overall goals and maintains robust departmental monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Divisions within the department/directorate;
• Manages the work of the Department/Directorate and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system;
• Leads the directorate/department and ensures effective management of personnel, budget, performance, quality, employees relations matters and training in conformity with relevant rules, policies and procedures;
• Develops and maintains operating rules and procedures;
• Ensures business continuity to address unforeseen circumstances;
• Builds and maintains good working relations and collaboration with other directorates/departments;
• Develops and maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member State and partner institution;
• Coordinates meetings between the organization and relevant partners;
• Ensures the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and other reports;
• Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization;
• Implements thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Directorate;
• Develops and oversees policy development and guidelines in line with the organization’s legal framework;
• Designs policies consistent with the AU’s goals and mandate in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
• Manages risks and recommends mitigation strategies;
• Prepares and oversees integrated programs, projects and overall activities of the directorate.
The Director of CIDO,manages the directorate and two divisions focusing on three major areas:
a) Policy matters:
Provides support to the Deputy Chairperson in close consultation with Cabinet, Departments, AU Organs and Member States, African Civil Society, Diaspora communities worldwide, diplomatic missions accredited to Member States, International Organizations, Donor Communities, regional organizations and other relevant bodies in the mainstreaming of civil society and the African Diaspora in the affairs of the AU and the conceptualization and development of new initiatives as well as in the implementation of coherent policies relating to the substantive AU agenda.
b) Staff direction and management:
Supervises and coordinates the activities of the civil society and Diaspora Divisions, including staff and programme activities, effective follow-up on decisions and recommendations, coordination and liaison with other Directorates and relationship with partners and donors.
c) Financial and programme management matters:
As Principal Programme Manager, he/she will also be responsible for preparation of budgets and implementation of programmes, liaising, as appropriate, with Cabinet and Finance Department on the planning, monitoring and reporting of the Commission’s budget and supervising donor relationships and monitoring the Commission’s funding mechanism.
• Exercises overall management responsibility to ensure timely production of reports, analyses, briefing notes, background papers and talking point for the Chairperson of the Commission and other relevant political functionaries.
• Acts as a focal point for organizing relevant meetings and plan and support civil society programmes and activities in general and the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (ECOSOCC) in particular;
• Promotes relations within the African Diaspora and the implementation of the AU’s Diaspora Initiative;
• Initiates actions and participates in activities to raise extra-budgetary funds;
• Develops and proposes modalities for the involvement of Member States in the implementation of the AU’s Diaspora Initiative and civil society agenda;
• Promotes advocacy of the decisions of AU Policy Organs in this area of competence;
• Seeks and expands cooperation with civil society and Diaspora networks, research institutions, intergovernmental organizations and other relevant agencies that will support these objectives.
• Ensures the coordination and implementation of AU decision in the various organs.
• Ensures the management of Directorate: personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training, in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force;
• A Master’s degree in Political Science,International Relations, Law, Public Administration Diplomacy, Strategic Studies or Social Sciences, with15 years relevant experience of which 8 years should be at managerial level, and 5 years in a supervisory role
• Experience in the areas of civil society organizations, diplomacy, democracy, good governance, human rights preferably in a regional or international working environment.
• Leadership and innovation skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to works with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected
• Communication and presentation skills
• Planning, budgeting and organization skills
• Computing skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Strategic Focus …..
.Developing Organizational Capability
.Strategic Risk Management
Building Partnerships
Drives Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
.Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge Sharing
Drive for Results
Fosters Innovation
The requirements and responsibilities contained in this job description do not create a contract of employment and are not meant to be all-inclusive. It may be changed by the role manager during employment on an as-needed basis.
Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for interview will be contacted.
Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
The Africa union is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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, Ethiopia.
In seeking to attain this objective, the African Union intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure.
In this pursuit, the African Union Commission invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for its Internship Program.
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
The African Union Internship Program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and to develop their professional skills and experience through The AU internship program is a full-time engagement through which qualified individuals from diverse academic backgrounds are given the opportunity to gain professional exposure within the AU. As an organization which promotes respect for diversity and team work, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applicants should have a keen interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
The program aims to expose participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional career and strengthen their personal and professional skills. It provides an avenue for participants to gain hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in an intercultural environment. The AU will further gain support from participants who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas and serve as a potential grooming ground for future African Leaders.
In general, interns assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of African Union programmes, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:
– Cabinet of the Chairperson
– Cabinet of the Deputy Chairperson
– Office of the Director General
– Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
– Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETIM)
– Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI)
– Infrastructure and Energy (IE)
– Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS)
– Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS)
– Human Resources Management (HRM)
– Operations Support Services
– Management Information Systems Division
– Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
– Conference Management and Publications (CMP)
– Office for Safety and Security Services
– Citizens and Diaspora (CIDO)
– Medical and Health Services
– Financial Control Unit
– Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery
– Office of Internal Oversight (OIO)
– Quality Assurance and Control
– Ethics, Integrity and Standards
– Office of the Secretary to the Commission
– Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC)
– Office of Protocol
– Partnership and Resource Mobilization
– Women, Gender and Youth (WGY)
– Information and Communication
– Peace Fund Secretariat
– New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)
• Actively enrolled in at least the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program OR
• Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced/ post graduate (Masters) qualification in a related academic field;
• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union.
• Be full time students currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelors or graduate school program.
• Be fluent in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese).
• Be no more than thirty-two (32) years of age at the time of selection.
• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity.
• Have not been convicted of any serious criminal offence excluding minor traffic offences.
• Prior work experience is not required for the internship positions.
• The AU will have no financial obligation towards interns – travel arrangements and cost of accommodation and living expenses will be the responsibility of the interns.
• AU will use reasonable efforts to assist the interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
• Interns will not be entitled to any compensation for travel.
• The internship will be authorized only once for three (3) month renewable one time for any candidate
• Interns are not entitled to medical travel or medical evacuation to and from the internship location at the expenses of the Commission. Interns shall therefore have an individual insurance coverage throughout the duration of the internship.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Proficiency with e-mail and internet applications,
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Be committed to work
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment
• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity
Application for admission to the AU Internship Program are submitted online.
If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in. You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
• A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
• A copy of valid passport or national identity card
• Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
• Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Recommendation letter for internship from the institution of learning that they are attending
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
Reports to: Finance and Administrative officer
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the UN
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSA4
Number of Positions:1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: New York, USA
The incumbent is responsible for: Providing secretarial and clerical support services to the assigned supervisor or the Office in general for its effective functioning. Perform secretarial and office administration/management duties. Type and proof read documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, etc. as may be required by assigned supervisor(s). Assist in preparing correspondences and documents as required. Perform office management and documentation duties as required.
• Provide timely operational support
• Implement operational activities as scheduled and report.
• Assist in the follow up on logistical arrangements, activity implementation and provision of updates.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow up meeting decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
• Prepare routine office communication and assist in compiling data and information for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of record and retrieval systems
• Follow up on provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials.
• Draft responses to routine correspondences for the signature of the supervisors;
• Type and proof-read documents, reports, etc as may be required by assigned supervisors;
• Attend visitors and staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
• Assist in the follow up on logistical arrangements, activity implementation and provision of updates;
• Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences and documents;
• Respond to and screen various correspondences such as telephone calls, e-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners;
• Keep an up-to-date diary of appointments for supervisors;
• Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
• Provide day to day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned \ Units;
• Ensure availability of stationery stock, equipment and furniture in offices assigned;
• Perform reception services where required; and
• Perform any other relevant duties and responsibility as may be assigned.
• Diploma (Bac+2) or Bachelor (Bac+3) Degree with three (3) and two (2) years in Secretarial Studies or Office Management is required, or a related field with relevant work experience in public organizations, diplomatic missions, international organizations or international non-governmental organizations
• A higher qualification will be an added advantage.
• Communication related training is an added advantage.
• Experience within the African Union Commission, United Nations and other international organizations involving diplomatic engagements, and familiarity to the working environment will be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of computer office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Very good typing skills, of at least fifty words per minute.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in any one of the AU officials working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish and Kiswahili) is a requirement, while fluency in two, specifically English and French is an added advantage.
• Excellent team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Good analytical skills and ability to identify workable alternative and solutions, firm yet flexible, confident.
• Able to manage stress.
• Strong personality but friendly, polite and patient.
• Work quickly, accurately and efficiently, meeting tight deadlines.
• Be able to work unsupervised on your own initiative;
Building Relationships
Communicating with impact
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing ….
Conceptual Thinking
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation
All the best with your applications.
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