Job Opportunities at the African Union (AU)

Requisition ID: 1203
Location: Rabat, Morocco
Reports to: Senior Statistician
Directorate/Department : African Migration Observatory/ HHS
Division : Office of the Deputy Director, Migration Statistics Unit
Job Grade: GSA6
Number of Positions: 05
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• The Statistical Assistant reports to the Statistician on the assigned AU Region, and is responsible for collecting quantitative migration data. 

Main Functions

• Contribute to the development of the strategic and annual activity work-plans for his/her assigned AU Region in line with the Observatory’s strategic goals, objectives and priorities.
• Compile, process and manipulate data sets derived from a variety of sources with macro programming.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assemble and examine original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity; make appropriate adjustments.
• Update statistical series in established formats. Apply new data and derived statistics, enter data on survey reports, and provide information for publication.
• Prepare charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data.
• Maintain relevant computerized databases.
• Respond to internal/external requests on questions related to specific programme(s).
• Prepare data sets upon request, respond to queries/requests and maintain/update web pages.
• Participate in organizing regional and continental workshops, seminars and conferences;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Statistician.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Diploma in a numerate discipline such as Statistics, Demography, Mathematics, Computer Science or Survey Methodology or other related disciplines.
• Higher academic qualification (Bachelor Degree) in similar field is an advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) and two (2) years of continuous and combined experience for Diploma and Bachelor Degree graduates, in working with survey data and secondary data.
• Experience in data management in a similar organization is desirable.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and mathematical ability.
• A clear understanding of statistical terms and concepts
• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Ability to identify priority activities and assignments and adjust priorities as required. Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines.
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Ability to identify, extract, process, analyze and disseminate statistical data.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to details
• Pro-active and solutions oriented
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including word-processing, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.
• Ability in programming development with SQL, C++, HTML and/or JavaScript is desirable.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
• Personal commitment, goal oriented and drive for results, flexibility and respect for diversity.    
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful and resilient
• Proficiency in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Risk Awareness and Compliance

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating Clearly.

Functional Competencies:

• Trouble shooting
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Task Focused
• Continuous Improvement Awareness

Tenure Of Appointment

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

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Swahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$  19,485.00  (GSA6 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary for internationally recruited candidates), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44  (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum) for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

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Requisition ID: 1090
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Contract Type: Regular 
Reports to: Deputy Director
Directorate / Department : Continental Operational Center 
Division :Office of the Deputy Executive Director, Statistics Unit
Job Grade: P3

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Senior Legal Officer is responsible for liaising between the Centre and the Office of the Legal Counsel in Addis Ababa on legal issues pertaining to the operations of the Centre.

Main Functions

• The Senior Legal Officer will provide support to the Deputy Director in providing legal advice to the Centre and its Units in order to ensure legality in decision making and compliance with relevant legal instruments of Member States in relation to cross-border crime; 

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the Centre with regard to Staff Rules and Regulations, Financial Rules and Regulations, implementation of the host agreement, and other administrative or institutional issues; 
• Follow-up on decisions taken by the AU Policy Organs to ensure their effective implementation; 
• Ensure that all decisions and actions undertaken by the AU Policy Organs are in conformity with the provisions of the Constitutive Act of the African Union, the Abuja Treaty and other legal texts and instruments. 
• Provide advice on all issues relating to privileges and immunities of the Centre, its staff and representatives as well as experts on mission for the Centre; 
• Draft or provide technical/legal support in the drafting of administrative contracts and agreements such as contracts of engagement of personnel, consultants and contracts awarded for the procurement of goods or services;
• Draft agreements, contracts and other legal texts to ensure that the interests of the Centre and the AU are protected; 
• Prepare contracts to which the Centre may be a party and offer advice on issues and disputes that may arise from their application; 
• Deal with legal issues relating data protection and sharing among Member States; 
• Assist in drafting reports for submission to the Executive Council and the Assembly of the Union; 
• Participate in meetings of a legal nature on behalf of the Centre; 
• Follow-up on matters being handled by various administrative committees and other ad hoc task forces and committees; 
• Perform any other functions as may be assigned by the Deputy Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Law with emphasis in the area of Public International Law, Administrative Law or equivalent qualification or other related disciplines with seven (7) years relevant work experience out of which three (3) should be at expert level. Experience should be in legal positions in government, inter-government, public or private sectors, or in international organizations.
• OR
• Bachelor Degree in similar fields coupled with a total of ten (10) years relevant work experience mentioned above, out of which three (3) years should be at expert level. 
• A higher qualification will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in drafting legal documents for executive level consumption and/or peer review.
• An understanding of the African Union way of working and managing associated relationships with Member States/RECs and partners is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Proven negotiation and arbitration skills 
• Candidates must exhibit capacity to work under pressure in a multicultural environment; 
• Personal commitment, goal oriented and drive for results, flexibility and respect for diversity.    
• Pro-active and solutions oriented 
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit 
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish) is required. Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight...
• Change Management..
• Managing Risk...
• Developing others...
• Core Competencies
• Conceptual thinking...
• Job Knowledge and information sharing...
• Drive for result...
• Continuous improvement orientation...
• Functional Competencies
• Conceptual thinking...
• Job Knowledge and information sharing...
• Drive for Results...
• Continuous improvement orientation...

Tenure of Appointment

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

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  16,819.20   (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum) for internationally recruited staff, and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

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Requisition ID: 1046
Locations: Rabat - Morocco, Bamako - Mali and Khartoum, Sudan
Reports to: Deputy Director
Directorate/Department: African Migration Observatory/Center/ HHS, Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco,  African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration, Bamako, Mali and Continental Operational Centre in Khartoum, Sudan
Division : Office of the Deputy Director
Job Grade: GSA5
Number of Positions: 3
Contract Type: Regular 

Purpose of Job

• Under the supervision of the Senior Finance & Administration Officer, the Assistant Accountant is charged with processing financial transactions and maintaining financial records, assist the unit with administrative matters and provide support to the Senior  Finance and Administration Officer on finance, human resources and administration functions.

Main Functions
The Assistant Accountant shall:

• Provide support in preparing budget documents, registering financial transactions, following up on budget implementation
• Provide support on procurement and general administration tasks
• Provide support on administrative matters led by the Senior Finance and Administration Officer.

Specific Responsibilities

• Classify, code and post  of transactions  into  the  Accounting Software;
• Analyze accounts and establishing correct balances;
• Verify the correctness and completeness of supplier invoices, contracts and orders before entering into the Accounting Software;
• Assist in proper processing of fund transactions and in financial reports preparation, both for donors and internal management
• Assist in budget drafting, monitoring and control; 
• Assist in process of ensuring that fund disbursements are made for expenditures indicated in the budget/work plan for executing programmes/projects as specified.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for petty cash in a timely manner 
• Assist with the compilation of financial information 
• Support the timely preparation of monthly financial reports and annual statutory financial statements 
• Perform general banking duties.
• Assist with adherence to AU Administration and Financial Rules and Regulations.
• Assist the Senior Finance & Administrative Officer with external audit requirements.
• Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondence and documents;
• Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
• Provide, administrative and logistical support for meetings, seminars and/or workshops.
• Prepare travel authorization forms and travel claims for staff; x
• Execute procurement activities including collecting and inspecting proforma invoices and process and verify payments and delivery of goods and services;
• Create, update and maintain organised files and records including a system for tracking, monitoring and prioritising tasks;  
• Source and order stationery and office equipment as may be required;
• Process all financial transactions including accounts receivable and payable. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Finance & Administrative Officer.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting, Finance or any related field with Accounting / Finance minor from a recognized educational institution. OR Bachelor Degree or a Higher qualification in the above-mentioned fields of study would be an added advantage
• Candidates are required to have a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in finance and accounting work for Diploma and two (2) years for Bachelor Degree holders respectively.
• Experience in administrative support role is required.

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Proven ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills both in French and English and/or Arabic is needed to perform the related tasks, especially in liaising with stakeholders locally and in the respective region(s). 
• Good interpersonal skills, well organized and systematic, adept in multitasking, quick to learn and is committed to operating in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications, experience in using programs such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point;
• Very good interpersonal skills 
• Readiness to work on flexible schedule 
• Able to operate in a multicultural environment 
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit 
• Adaptive, Patient, resilient and flexible 
• Pro-active and solutions oriented 
• Excellent capacity to use office computer applications. Knowledge of the SAP system is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in at least two of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish), with higher preference to English, French and Arabic. Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Risk Awareness and Compliance

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating Clearly

Functional Competencies:

• Trouble shooting
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Task Focused
• Continuous Improvement Awareness

Tenure Of Appointment

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

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5, Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary) for internationally recruited candidates, Housing allowance US$16,813.44 (per annum). Education allowance is100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum for internationally recruited staff, and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff

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Requisition ID: 1089
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Reports to: Principal Policy Officer, Intelligence Analysis
Directorate / Department: Continental Operational Centre in Khartoum 
Division: Office of the Deputy Executive Director, Research & Capacity Building Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular
Number of Positions: 10

Purpose of Job

• The Policy Officer (Liaison & Data Collection) collects data on human trafficking/migrant smuggling and other related transnational organized crimes from a variety of sources, including law enforcement databases and surveillance and intelligence networks and prepares it for further analysis by the Principal Policy Officer (Intelligence Analysis).

Main Functions

• The Policy Officer (Liaison & Data Collection) will perform the following duties:
• Develop annual activity work-plans for his/her assigned region in line with the Centre’s strategic goals, objectives and priorities.
• Collect data on human trafficking/migrant smuggling and other related transnational organized crimes from national and regional law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders in the intelligence community.

Specific Responsibilities

• Process and manipulate data sets on human trafficking/migrant smuggling and other related transnational organized crimes compiled from law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data.
• Assemble and examine original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain relevant computerized databases.
• Liaise with national law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders in the intelligence community to ensure the constant flow of data.
• Participate in organizing regional and continental workshops, seminars and conferences;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Policy Officer (Intelligence Analysis).

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a numerate discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Survey Methodology or other related disciplines with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in working with survey and analysis of secondary data in the security sector.
• A Masters level of education combined with a minimum of two (2) years of continuous and combined experience is also acceptable.
• Experience in data management in a security organization or similar.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and mathematical ability.
• A clear understanding of statistical terms and concepts
• Written and oral communication skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including statistical packages, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, and Word.
• Ability to identify, extract, process, analyze and disseminate statistical data.
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Ability to identify priority activities and assignments and adjust priorities as required;
• Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines.
• Personal commitment, goal oriented and drive for results, flexibility and respect for diversity.
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
• Proficiency in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Change Management.
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing.
• Drive for results
• Continuous improvement focus

Tenure of Appointment

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

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  16,819.20.00   (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

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Requisition ID: 1092
Location:  Bamako, Mali
Organization Information
Reports to: Principal Officer, Research and Capacity Building
Directorate/Department: African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration, Bamako, Mali
Division: Office of the Deputy Director, Research and Capacity Building Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 5
Contract Type: Regular 

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Principal Officer, Research & Capacity Building, the Senior Policy Officer, Research is responsible for conducting/commissioning research/studies on migration in the assigned region).  

Main Functions

• Provide technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise
• Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Center’s activities.
• Provide support to the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
• Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
• Assist in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
• Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develops strategic and annual activity work-plans for his/her assigned region in line with the Centre’s strategic goals, objectives and priorities.
• Develops technical proposals and budgets on migration research in accordance with the Centre’s strategic priorities.
• Identifies and conducts research/studies in his/her assigned region in line with the Centre’s strategic priorities.
• Oversees the engagement and supervision of consultants commissioned to undertake migration research/studies for the Centre. 
• Monitors performance and prepares progress reports for the research portfolio.
• Designs monitoring and evaluation systems and participates in the monitoring and evaluation of activities under his/her purview.
• Organizes regional and continental workshops, seminars and conferences; 
• Contributes to the compilation of the African journal, and strategy papers on migration. 
• Participates in relevant regional/continental working groups to ensure coordination of work plan development, implementation strategies and evaluation plans for applicable activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal Officer (Research & Capacity Building).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master's Degree in Migration, Political / Social Science, International Relations or other related disciplines and seven (7) years relevant work experience OR Bachelor's Degree in the above areas of study and ten (10) years relevant work experience indicated below
• Relevant work experience (continued and combined) should be in the following areas:
  • Conducting research in the area of migration and/or related issues.
  • Implementing large-scale migration programmes, with emphasis on project development, strategic planning, migration policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of research methods and experience in managing large projects. 
• A deep understanding of the African migration landscape.
• Proven experience interacting with international and regional public partner agencies.
• Proven track-record of working and liaising with high-level government and donor officials.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising and leading teams of consultants, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Demonstrable experience in drafting technical documents for executive level consumption and/or peer review.
• An understanding of the African Union way of working and managing associated relationships with Member States/RECs and partners is preferred.

Required Skills:
Functional Skills:

• Considerable technical expertise and experience in supporting and managing complex programmes with special emphasis on social research and migration.  
• Excellent analytical skills to respond to trends in emerging migration issues, and to develop, apply and adjust programme strategies and policies to further agency Centre’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Excellent skills to conceptualize, plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes.
• Excellent diplomatic, representational, inter-personal skills, including experience in interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in order to build strong collaborative relationships with governments and partners.
• Mastery of migration issues on the continent.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, in particular proven ability to write clear and concise reports; 
• Excellent organizational skills and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and executing projects from conception through implementation.
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word and software packages for statistical analysis of social science data (e.g. SPSS, SurveyMonkey, etc).

Personal Abilities:

• Leadership and management abilities 
• Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Personal commitment, goal oriented and drive for results, flexibility and respect for diversity.    
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit 
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible 
• Pro-active and solutions oriented

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Insight.
• Change Management.
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship.
• Accountable and Complies with Rules.
• Learning Orientation.
• Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual thinking.
• Job Knowledge and information sharing.
• Drive for result
• Continuous improvement orientation.

Tenure of Appointment

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

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese,Swahilli and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (52% of basic salary), Housing allowance of US$ 20,097.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.