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 in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
The Commission of the African Union invites applications from citizens of Member States for a position of Legal Officer – Promotion) in the Department of Political Affairs.
Post title: Legal Officers – Promotion
Post level: P2
Post level: P2
Unit: African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Supervisor: executive Secretary Duty Station: Banjul, Gambia
Job Purpose: Assist the Senior Legal Officers (Promotion) in developing and implementing a promotional strategy for the ACHPR
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Senior Legal Officers in performing all the duties listed above;
- Undertake research into thematic human rights issues of interest to the African context;
- Carry out extensive legal research, particularly on international human rights law as well as monitor relevant developments in international law;
- Write information materials for external and internal circulation, including discussion papers and policy guidelines on interpretations and applications of human rights norms;
- Assist the Commission in formulating and laying down principles and rules aimed at solving legal problems relating to human and peoples’ rights and fundamental freedoms upon which African governments may base their legislation;
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of a university degree in law. A relevant advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) will be added advantage
Work Experience: Candidates must have at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience. Prior working experience in a human rights organization, especially at a regional, continental or international level, would be an added advantage.
Other Relevant Skills:
- Good knowledge of the African System of human rights;
- Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare legal opinions;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment;
- Good communication and planning skills and excellent knowledge of international organizations;
- Computer proficiency;
- Ability to work in a team.
Language Requirement: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
Age Requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application:
To apply, please submit the following:
- A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
- A detailed and updated CV, indicating nationality, age and gender;
- Names and contact details (including e-mail address) of three references;
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$13,248.00 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other 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 received not later than 02nd July 2010 and should be addressed to:
The Director of Administration and Human Resource Development
AU Commission
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org.
AU Commission
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org.
