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: CONFLICT PREVENTION AND EARLY WARNING DIVISION

TheHeadoftheConflictPrevention andEarlyWarningDivisionwillundertakeinitiativesaimedat preventingandmanagingtheoutbreakorescalationofconflictswithinorbetweenAUMember States. The Division will provide capacity for the institutional and technical support needed to enhance the AU’s peace and security initiatives, including facilitating and backstopping, the operationalizationoftheContinentalEarlyWarningSystem(CEWS),supporttheestablishmentof theMediationSupportUnitandmediationefforts,eitherbytheAUor incollaborationwiththe RECs,andtheimplementationoftheAU’sBordersProgram.

TheDivisionwillensuretheadoptionandimplementationofpractical,action orientedinitiatives
for preventing conflicts in Africa, in order to create an enabling environment for realising the
economic, social and political stability and development on the continent. In this context, the
Division alsoelaborateandcoordinatecooperationarrangementswiththeUnitedNations andits
agencies, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) other relevant international organisations as
wellascivilsocietyorganisat ionsinthepromotionpeaceandsecurityonthecontinent.



1. Post:

Job title: Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Division

Grade: P5

Supervisor: Director, Peace and Security

Directorate: Peace and Security

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2. Major duties and responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Peace and Security Department (PSD), the Head of the Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Division will be responsible for the following duties:

• Monitor political and related developments on the continent in order to advise the leadership of the Peace and Security Department on strategic action and initiatives designed to prevent situations of conflict and propose appropriate policies/responses and methods of resolving conflicts;

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 Ensure implementation and follow-up on annual work plans decisions of the

Division and keep the Director PSD, informed of all developments related to peace and security initiatives for consideration and appropriate action;

• plan, coordinate and fully implement all aspects of programmed activities of the Division as outlined in the various instruments and policy decisions of the AU Missions mandated by the Peace and Security Council;
• Ensure the preparation of comprehensive periodic reports and documents as may be required to enable the leadership of the Commission, Peace and Security
Council and its subsidiary bodies to perform their functions as provided for in the Protocol of the Peace and Security Council effectively;
• Coordinate resource mobilization strategies with the Director, PSD and ensure that all programmes for capacity building in conflict prevention and early warning are implemented steadily and successfully;

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day activities in the planning of work programme of Officers and Consultants in the Division;

• oversee and coordinate outreach programmes and publications within the

Department;

• Perform any other tasks as may be directed by the supervisors.


3. Qualifications and Experience Required

An University Masters Degree in Political Sciences, International Relations or any related

Social Sciences.

4. Professional experience required:

Must have at least ten (10) years of progressive work experience in international organizations on, peace and security issues 3 years in managerial positions, humanitarian activities and mediation and negotiation forums.


5. Other relevant skills

• A proven track record of good writing and oral communication and presentation skills. Must also have the ability to mediate in conflict situations.

• Must have the ability to effectively manage and direct the work of teams of professional, senior and experienced officers.

• Must have initiative and be creative as well as have the capacity to work under pressure.


7. Language requirement

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Proficiency of one or
several other working language(s) would be an added value.
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8. Age requirement:

Candidates must preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.

9. Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of with the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract shall be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.


10. Gender Mainstreaming:

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

11. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US $45,551.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 perannum), 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.


Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 27th August 2012.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission