African Union Vacancies in Ethiopia

African Union Administrative Assistant Vacancies in Ethiopia

Start Date
15.11.2017
End Date
12.12.2017
Job title: Administrative Assistant
Post Level: GSA5
Supervisor: Project Coordinator
Department: Office of Legal Counsel
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze and maintain an overview of the work of the Project to ensure that timely administrative support
is provided in general and specialized areas;

Assist international personnel visitors on general administrative matters, provide advice and ensure administrative support as required;

Sorting and distributing incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail;

Prepare and monitor the budget of the Centre and supply relevant information to Officers in charge of budget execution;

Prepare correspondence, special reports, evaluation and justifications as required for general administrative tasks;

Prepare meetings and follow-up of related decisions for the Project

Maintain policy, confidential and basic legal documents, correspondence, management records and
files so that they remain updated and easily accessible;

Maintain files of incoming and outgoing correspondence through a professional filing system to ensure retrieval

Make travel arrangements for the Officers and perform liaison duties with partners;

Prepare and participate in Departmental meetings and take minutes and/or notes of such meetings;

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Requirements

A minimum Diploma qualification from an accredited college or university in business administration, or a closely related field;

Have a minimum of five (5) years administrative or clerical experience in the international law areas will be preferable.

Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols;

Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office;

Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure;

Ability to set priorities

Demonstrated ability to remain self-motivated at all times and flexible in working hours;

Handling technical documents with a background in legal terminology and proceedings;

Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of SAP and AMERT is an added advantage.

How to apply

For more information and job application details, see;
African Union Administrative Assistant Vacancies in Ethiopia

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African Union Associate Legal Expert Vacancies in Ethiopia

Job title: Associate Legal Expert
Post Level: P1
Supervisor: Project Coordinator
Department: Office of Legal Counsel
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Number of Positions: 4

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide general legal and administrative support to the process of establishing the HCSS;

Draft or assist in the drafting and/or review of legal texts relevant to the HCSS;

Advise on rule of law and constitutionalism in the process of establishing the HCSS;

Advise on the harmonization and coordination of legal strategies and policies of the HCSS with the framework of the African Union;

Assist in the preparation and finalization of draft legal instruments of the HCSS;

Attend meetings relating to the HCSS and provide legal clarifications and assistance as may be required;

Prepare correspondence, special reports, evaluation and justification as required for general tasks;

Follow-up on related decisions of the AU Policy Organs on the HCSS and ensure their implementation;

Perform any other functions as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator in furtherance of the
establishment of the HCSS.

Requirements

Holds at least a first degree in Law from a recognized University anywhere in the world. A Post Graduate Degree in Law will be an added advantage.

Preference will be placed on professional admission/enrolment to practice law.

High level skills in communication and negotiation as well as the ability to build partnerships with
partners and key stakeholders.

Strong skills in preparation of complex legal documents including confidential legal opinions, MOUs,leading the negotiation of complex projects and programs.

Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.

Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral).

Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

How to apply

For more information and job application details, see;
African Union Associate Legal Expert Vacancies in Ethiopia

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African Union Communication and Information Technology Technician Vacancies in Ethiopia

Job Title: Communication and Information Technology Technician
Grade: GSA5
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Reports to: Head of Peace Support Operations Division
Number of Positions: 1

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair all ICT equipment and maintain all communications equipment in an
operational state of readiness.

In conjunction with MIS Division install and maintain the local area network (LAN) and intranet.

Carryout preventive maintenance of equipment.

Programming of Radios for Field Missions especially those installed for use on the strategic Link.

Undertake field Mission where necessary to ascertain the serviceability status of communications equipment and check/repair faulty equipment.

Carryout trial tests of all new equipment and certify their suitability for use.

Maintain record of all repairs and maintenance carried out on equipment.

Installation and maintenance of power supply system.

Ensure physical security of all ICT equipment maintained in the workshop.

Provide IT end user support to the PSOD staff.

Requirements

A recognized diploma in radio and IT engineering and/or similar relevant qualifications and a minimum

Grade 12 or equivalent plus at least 4 years of on-job-training or apprenticeship in a recognized institution

At least five (05) years of industrial job experience

Proficiency in the mission language English. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage (Arabic, French and Portuguese).

How to apply

For more information and job application details, see;
African Union Communication and Information Technology Technician Vacancies in Ethiopia

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African Union Communication and Publication Officer Vacancies in Ethiopia

Post Title: Communication and Publication Officer
Grade: P2 (Step 1)
Supervisor: Executive Secretary - AFREC
Duty Station: Algiers, Algeria
Department: Infrastructure and Energy
Number of Position: 1

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the Head of Commission in explaining the Commission's work to the local and international public, both directly and through the media;

Handle the Head of Commission's media relations, including by arranging interviews and facilitating contacts by the media with the Head of Commission;

Facilitate media contacts with other senior mission officials;

Work closely and actively with local, regional and international media to develop an accurate
understanding of the Commission's mandate and activities and other related matters;

Manage the media and public information activities and raise awareness of core thematic areas within the context of the Commission information strategy;

Establish and maintain close contact with spokesperson of the African Union Commission as well as other international organizations present in the areas of competency of the Commission;

Administer and manage the media relations activities; conduct general political liaison work as needed;

Create and maintain high level contact with broadcast media, the press, governmental agencies,
international institutions and other civil society organizations (non-governmental organizations, businesses,community organizations, interest groups, etc.);

Prepare press releases and background notices for use by the media; provide regular and special
briefings for the media; arrange for issuance of Commission press credentials;

Facilitate as appropriate visits by accredited media within the Commission area;

Requirements

University Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Broadcasting or related field such as Social Sciences, Business Administration or Management with 3-4 years of experience in
the field of Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Public Information and Communication. Experience at the national or international level in an institution is an added advantage.

How to apply

For more information and job application details, see;
African Union Communication and Publication Officer Vacancies in Ethiopia