: COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT The African Union

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT

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 at Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of Communications Assistant.

1.	Post:
	Job title:	Communications Assistant
	Grade:	GSA5
	Number of post:	1 (short-term)
	Department:	Peace and Security Directorate
	Duty station:	Addis Ababa
	Supervisor:	Situation Room Coordinator/Head of the Conflict
		Management Division

2. Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Situation Room Coordinator/Head of Conflict Management Division, the Communications Assistant is responsible for receiving and disseminating official communications of the Peace and Security Department. He/She will also be responsible for building, maintaining and updating the contacts database of the Situation Room.

3. Major duties and responsibilities:

The Communications Assistant will be responsible for the following:

a. Disseminating incoming and outgoing communications of the Peace and Security Department;

b. Distribution of official documents including, Press Releases, Communiqués and reports to relevant stakeholders;

c. Ensure the distribution of incoming communications to relevant staff within the Department;

d. Building, maintaining and updating the contacts database of the Situation Room;

e. Archiving incoming and outgoing documents of the Peace and Security Department using office management tools;

f. Provide general office support;

g. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Situation Room Coordinator and the Head of the Conflict Management Division

4. Educational Qualifications and Work Experience Required:

• Candidates must have a Diploma or higher qualifications in Communications,

International Relations, Journalism, or related social science fields;

• Candidates must have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience in an

international organization;

5. Other Relevant Skills Required:

• Must have technical knowledge of the customization and functioning of data

collection tools and software;

• Must have the experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and the capacity to work under pressure;

• Must be computer literate and versed in the use of computer programs such as word and excel;

• Must have the exposure of working on communication and data collection tools and software

6. Language requirement:

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an advantage.

7. Age Requirement:

Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.

8. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment shall be for an initial period of one

(1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

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 copies of degrees and diplomas through e-recruitment website.

11. Remuneration: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 46,264.16 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 20,337.75 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 21^st December 2011.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)