Principal Sector Coordinator (PAPS) at the African Union (AU) - 2 Openings

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: Principal Sector Coordinator (PAPS)

Requisition ID: 1909
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract Type: Short-Term
Reports to: SRCC
Directorate/Department/Organ: PAPS
Division: ATMIS
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Number of Indirect Reports: 7
Number of Positions: 2
Job Grade: P4

Purpose of Job

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination of the activities of ATMIS within Sectors or FMS and preparation of drafts, briefs, meetings, and reports

Main Functions

• Contributes to the development of ATMIS business continuity plan and ensures the implementation in the Mission mandate
• To manage and provide guidance to the Sector Team Staff in FMS

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ATMIS Civilian Team in the Sector/FMS in carrying out the mission support activities to ATMIS Military and Police Sector Components.
• Coordinate the interventions of the civilian sector team in the implementation of ATMIS Mandate activities as outlined in the strategic directives, STP, MIP CONOPS and related UN Security Council Resolutions for ATMIS.
• Liaison, coordinate and interact with government authorities, community representatives, Civil Society, the UN and its agencies, IGAD all partners in the implementation of the mission mandate and the transition plan in the sector/FMS.
• Ensure the implementation of mission’s vision and mandate of the strategic communication programs in consultation with the mission public information unit.
• Provide guidance on the general administrative matters, observance and full compliance with the ATMIS and all Regulations and Rules, guidance, ethics, values use of official forms and protocols
• Provide daily situation incident reports as well as weekly, monthly, and annual reports,
• Performs any other tasks as requested by immediate supervisor

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Law, International Law, Military Science or any related discipline, with ten (10) years of experience at national, continental or international level of which six (6) years at managerial level and Three (3) years at supervisory Level.

Or

• Bachelor's Degree in  Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Law, International Law, Military Science or any related discipline, with twelve (12) years of experience at national, continental or international level of which six (6) years at managerial level and Three (3) years at supervisory Level.
• A higher qualification and experience in Peacekeeping will be and added advantage.
• Experience in a Peacekeeping, military, security services and/or in a conflict or post-conflict context with knowledge of the work of Government, NGO and multilateral and regional institutions as well as well as of the broader policy development and implementation system.

 
Required Skills:

• Ability to work closely with governments, NGOs and multi-lateral institutions in complex political affairs, peace and security undertakings
• Ability to work in a hardship context and highly pressurized and sometimes hazardous environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Proficiency in Computer literate and well versed in the use of the Internet, Power Point, Excel and Word
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Foster Accountability Culture
• Communicating with impact
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Functional Competencies
• Drive for Results.

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$ 150,341.56  (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 109,105.31  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

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