Senior Employment Officer The African Union
AFRICAN UNION
UNION AFRICAINE
UNIÃO AFRICANA
Addis-Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box: 3243 Telephone: 011 - 5 - 51 77 00 Fax: 011- 5 - 51 78 44
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SENIOR EMPLOYMENT OFFICER (10001343)
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 Senior Employment Officer in the Department for Social Affairs.
1. Post:
Job title: Senior Employment Officer
Post level: P3
Supervisor: Head of Division: Labor, Employment and Migration
Department: Directorate for Social Affairs
Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities :
Under the Supervision of the Head of Labour and Employment Division the Senior Employment Officer will undertake the following duties:
• Prepare and organise the sessions of the AU Labour and Social Affairs Commission (LSAC),
• Coordinate the work of the AU Labour and Social Affairs Commission (LSAC),
• Follow-up on the implementation of the Labour and Social Affairs Commission and related commitments of Heads of State and Member State Governments;
• Study global commitments and strategies on Poverty Alleviation, Labour,
Employment and related issues;
• Developing a strategy for cooperation and collaboration between the AU and with partners;
• Prepare for International Labour Conferences the African Common Position on matters regarding and coordinate activities of the African Group at these meetings;
• Follow-up and coordinating the implementation of outcomes of the Extraordinary Summit on Employment and Poverty Alleviation held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in September 2004 (Declaration, Plan of Action on Employment and Poverty Alleviation and Follow-up Mechanisms);
• Follow-up and evaluation of implementation of international labour conventions and programmes;
• Promote the implementation of AU Policies and Programmes on Informal Economy and Productivity;
• Promote social security in Africa and its harmonisation on the Continent;
• Promote Tripartism and social dialogue;
• Follow-up and evaluating the implementation of the international conventions on social security and social protection
• Coordinating and providing support to various programmes of Specialised Agencies in labour and employment
• Promote exchange of experiences and best practices on labour, employment and social security systems issues
• Prepare reports and convening relevant meetings and workshops on Labour and Employment.
3. Educational Qualifications Required:
Candidates must have at least a Masters Degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences
4. Work Experience Required:
Candidates must have at least eight (8) years practical experience in the field of Labour and Employment Policy.
5. Other relevant skills:
- Computer literacy;
- Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management, implementation and monitoring;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organise and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organisational skills.
6. Language Requirement: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age Requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months be consider as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract could be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10.Application: To apply, please submit the following:
? A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
? A detailed and updated CV, indicating nationality, age and gender;
? Names and contact details (including e-mail, address) of three references;
? Certified copies of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and samples of written work.
11.Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum 0plus 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
UNION AFRICAINE
UNIÃO AFRICANA
Addis-Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box: 3243 Telephone: 011 - 5 - 51 77 00 Fax: 011- 5 - 51 78 44
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SENIOR EMPLOYMENT OFFICER (10001343)
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 Senior Employment Officer in the Department for Social Affairs.
1. Post:
Job title: Senior Employment Officer
Post level: P3
Supervisor: Head of Division: Labor, Employment and Migration
Department: Directorate for Social Affairs
Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities :
Under the Supervision of the Head of Labour and Employment Division the Senior Employment Officer will undertake the following duties:
• Prepare and organise the sessions of the AU Labour and Social Affairs Commission (LSAC),
• Coordinate the work of the AU Labour and Social Affairs Commission (LSAC),
• Follow-up on the implementation of the Labour and Social Affairs Commission and related commitments of Heads of State and Member State Governments;
• Study global commitments and strategies on Poverty Alleviation, Labour,
Employment and related issues;
• Developing a strategy for cooperation and collaboration between the AU and with partners;
• Prepare for International Labour Conferences the African Common Position on matters regarding and coordinate activities of the African Group at these meetings;
• Follow-up and coordinating the implementation of outcomes of the Extraordinary Summit on Employment and Poverty Alleviation held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in September 2004 (Declaration, Plan of Action on Employment and Poverty Alleviation and Follow-up Mechanisms);
• Follow-up and evaluation of implementation of international labour conventions and programmes;
• Promote the implementation of AU Policies and Programmes on Informal Economy and Productivity;
• Promote social security in Africa and its harmonisation on the Continent;
• Promote Tripartism and social dialogue;
• Follow-up and evaluating the implementation of the international conventions on social security and social protection
• Coordinating and providing support to various programmes of Specialised Agencies in labour and employment
• Promote exchange of experiences and best practices on labour, employment and social security systems issues
• Prepare reports and convening relevant meetings and workshops on Labour and Employment.
3. Educational Qualifications Required:
Candidates must have at least a Masters Degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences
4. Work Experience Required:
Candidates must have at least eight (8) years practical experience in the field of Labour and Employment Policy.
5. Other relevant skills:
- Computer literacy;
- Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management, implementation and monitoring;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organise and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organisational skills.
6. Language Requirement: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age Requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months be consider as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract could be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10.Application: To apply, please submit the following:
? A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
? A detailed and updated CV, indicating nationality, age and gender;
? Names and contact details (including e-mail, address) of three references;
? Certified copies of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and samples of written work.
11.Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum 0plus 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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