Deadline: 21 February, 2022

Location: Cairo, Egypt

• Oversee the development and implementation of the AUC-PCRD’s initiatives, programmes and projects and ensure implementation and follow-up on annual work plans and decisions of AU policy organs in respect to AU-PCRD policy implementation
• Provide strategic oversight on PCRD and peacebuilding initiatives and actions designed to prevent relapse and consolidate peace in the continent and propose appropriate policy responses and methods of managing conflicts
• Conceptualise the working methods and approaches of the AUC-PCRD and establish relationships with relevant PCRD and/or relevant peacebuilding task forces and AU liaison offices and relevant specialised technical agencies, Regional Economic Communities/mechanisms (RECs) and policy organs and other related entities
• Oversee the development of short-, medium and long-term implementation and monitoring plans, set priorities and performance measures towards the achievement of PCRD and peacebuilding implementation targets
• Design strategies and policies consistent with the AUC-PCRD’s goal and supervise the design and plan policy programmes to achieve these strategies
• Work with the RECs/RMs, member states and international development partners, as well as PCRD, peacebuilding and humanitarian actors for the development of joint programmes and interventions and coordinate activities and ensure timely delivery of set goals and objectives
• Represent the AUC-PCRD and explain its position at statutory meetings, conference and roundtable dialogue sessions
• Mobilise resources for execution of programmes and activities; and manage risk and recommend mitigation strategies
• Manage the work of the AUC-PCRD and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per the organisation’s performance management policy and system
• Create an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression
• Undertake any other assignments and tasks as requested by the top management in the political affairs, peace and security department

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Diplomacy, Law, International Law, International Human Rights Law, Human Rights, Human Rights Law, Economics, Public Administration, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, Security Studies or a related discipline (higher qualification will be an added advantage)
• 14 years of progressive and relevant experience, with seven years at managerial level and five years at supervisory level
• Demonstrated capacity to lead policy discussions at high levels and in competitive environments with the aim to advocate, promote organisational priorities, initiatives and increase understanding of the organisational agenda
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail while keeping track of overall key performance indicators
• Ability to self-motivate, motivate team and develop and maintain relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

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