Deadline: 21 February, 2022
Location: Cairo, Egypt
The African Union Commission (AUC) is seeking to fill the position of Programme Coordinator.
The AU is a continental body that consists of 55 member states. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).
Responsibilities
- Spearhead the development and implementation of the AUC-PCRD’s initiatives, programmes and projects, including overall policy and legal frameworks, implementation strategies, operational modalities and action plans, taking into account continental, regional and national programme priorities and targets
- Coordinate with appropriate teams in the AUC-PCRD and in the AU commission and establish work plans for the AUC-PCRD and prepare relevant position papers including regional and country strategy papers among others
- Alongside experts in the AUC-PCRD, provide technical direction in the preparation of country diagnostic notes, regional diagnostic notes, as well as relevant analytical reports and review draft documents, provide input and ensure that the findings of post-conflict assessments are mainstreamed and effectively translated into the strategic pillars and operational priorities of the AUC-PCRD
- Provide technical support on analytical work for the preparation of post-conflict needs assessments and review draft documents, provide input and give appropriate guidance to ensure that the assessments are of high quality and properly address political-economy considerations, as well as capacities and pressures related to externalities, regional spill-over effects, gender, youth empowerment, etc
- In the context of the African Solidarity Initiative and quick impact and peace strengthening project implementation, provide technical leadership and quality assurance in the review phases of project concept notes and project appraisal reports to ensure that relevant tools are mainstreamed, resulting in concrete peace dividends
- Provide technical inputs in order to enhance project performance and ensure implementation and follow up on annual work plans and decisions of the policy organs and keep the executive secretary informed of all developments related to PCRD and peacebuilding for consideration and appropriate action
- Monitor developments in order to advise the executive secretary on strategic PCRD and peacebuilding action and initiatives designed to prevent relapse and consolidate peace in the continent and propose appropriate policy responses and methods of managing conflicts
- Design and implement critical analysis and research projects and evidence-based advocacy initiatives in respect of implementing the AU PCRD policy and other relevant AU policies and strategies and undertake conflict and peace analyses of trends which might affect post-conflict recovery processes
- Coordinate PCRD and peacebuilding outreach programmes, publications and research products and ensure an enhanced understanding of the dynamics of PCRD and peacebuilding, with a view to developing a common and comprehensive African approach
- Ensure the timely preparation of analytical background information or reports for meetings of the Peace and Security Council and other policy organs on PCRD and peacebuilding initiative activities
- Spearhead financial management and budgeting for all expenditures within the AUC-PCRD and peacebuilding portfolios, ensuring that all approved budgets are adhered to
- Organise seminars, workshops and roundtable dialogue for respective actors to address specific issues and promote awareness
- Enforce shared understanding and working knowledge of PCRD and peacebuilding operational systems, mechanisms and processes
- Coordinate resource mobilisation strategies with the executive secretary and ensure that all programmes, projects and initiatives for knowledge management, training, mentoring and capacity-building in PCRD and peacebuilding are implemented steadily and successfully
- Supervise the day-to-day activities of the AUC-PCRD and oversee the work of relevant PCRD and/or relevant peacebuilding task forces and AU liaison offices and relevant specialised technical agencies
- Work with Regional Economic Communities/mechanisms (RECs) and international development partners, as well as PCRD, peacebuilding and humanitarian actors for the development of joint programmes and interventions
- Undertake any other assignments and tasks as requested by the executive secretary
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law, International Law, International Human Rights Law, Human Rights, Human Rights Law, Economics, Public Administration, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, Security Studies or a related discipline (higher qualification will be an added advantage)
- 12 years, minimum, of progressive experience in strategic planning, and programme management and evaluation, with seven years of experience at managerial level and five years at supervisory level
- Experience in strategic planning development and programme and project design using result framework (desirable)
- Experience in a peace operation and/or in a conflict or post-conflict context with knowledge of and strong networks within multilateral institutions and policymaking, as well as of the broader policy development and implementation system
- Good knowledge of the African context and thorough conceptual knowledge and practice of the AU PCRD policy and peacebuilding discourse
- Proven track record of outstanding report-writing and oral communication abilities
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