Head of Protection, Human Rights & Gender (PAPS) at the African Union (AU)

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Protection, Human Rights & Gender (PAPS)

Requisition ID: 1911
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract Type: Short-Term
Reports to: DSRCC
Directorate/Department/Organ: PAPS
Division: ATMIS
Number of Direct Reports: 5
Number of Indirect Reports: 3
Job Grade: P5

Purpose of Job

• Provide forward-looking analysis of human rights, protection, child rights and gender issues within the mission area, which could impact on the successful implementation of the mission mandate. 

Main Functions

• Advise the Mission Leadership on matters pertaining Human Right, International Law, conduct and discipline, gender, protection (all compliance) issues;

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the ATMIS Uniformed personnel in implementing their respective mandate that relates to the thematic area of PHRG
• Formulate the PHRGs work plan/strategies and budget of the Unit and plan and allocate work assignments.
• Provide supervision guidance, mentorship to the staff within the Unit of PHRG;
• Support the mission in drafting various SOPs and guidance documents on PHRG thematic areas such as Force Commanders Directives for operations, ATMIS Sea Zero Tolerance policy, Treatment of Dis-armed Fighters, SOPs on CCTARC.
• Support the Board of Inquiry (BoI) regime of the Mission and manage several high-profile investigations into allegations of human rights violations against ATMIS personnel  
• Perform other tasks as requested by the immediate supervisors

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in International / Criminal Law, Military Sciences, Human Rights, Protection or a related Law field with twelve (12) years of progressive working experience in a related field out of which seven (7) should be at managerial level and four (4) at supervisory level.
• Experience in a peace operation and/or in a conflict or post-conflict context with knowledge of the work of Government, NGO and multilateral and regional institutions.
• A higher qualification will be an added advantage

Required Skills:

• Ability to conduct research, formulate options and present options and recommendations.
• Ability to identify key issues in complex situations.
• Ability to handle and treat all mission confidential information, documentation, facts and communication with the due confidentiality and refrain from using it for own personal or other advantage.
• Ability to work closely with governments, NGOs and multi-lateral institutions in complex political affairs, peace and security undertakings.
• Ability to monitor progress against milestones and deadlines.
• Demonstrates openness in information sharing and keeping people informed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organization goals.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team short comings.
• Computer literate and well versed in the use of the Internet, Power Point, Excel and Word.
• Excellent writing, negotiating, analytical and communication skills.
• Identify priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting.
• Ability to work in a hardship context and highly pressurized and sometimes hazardous environment.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing

Tenure of Appointment

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$173,672.59 (P5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 127,823.64  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2023 at 11:59 EAT.