ELECTIONS OFFICER - Tripoli, Libya

1. BACKGROUND

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 African Union has established a Liaison

Office in Libya, to assist, in cooperation with the United Nations, the League of Arab

States and other stakeholders, in the efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in Libya, promoting national reconciliation and inclusivity, and facilitating the transition process towards democratic institutions, building on the relevant provisions of the AU Roadmap.

In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to fill all vacant posts in its new Liaison Office in Tripoli, Libya.

2. POST

Job Title: Elections Officer

Grade: P3 Step 5
No. of Posts: One (1)
Supervisor: AU Special Representative to Libya
Duty Station: Tripoli, Libya

Duration: 12 Months (renewable based on satisfactory performance)


3. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Elections Officer, under the guidance and supervision of the Special Representative and his Deputy:

(i) follows-up and monitors all election-related issues in Libya, and makes appropriate recommendations on actions to be taken;

(ii) provides knowledge and expertise on all election-related matters, to further the consolidation of peace and democracy, as well as the promotion of lasting stability;


(iii) advises the Special Representative and his Deputy in their interactions with the

Libyan authorities and stakeholders on all matters relating to election-related issues;

(iv) interacts with the Libyan authorities, stakeholders, including political parties and civil society, UNSIML and other international partners, to exchange on electoral-related issues, and coordinates efforts in support of the steps taken by the Libyan authorities and other relevant stakeholders;

(v) prepares reports, talking points, communiqués and other contributions on issues falling under his purview; and

(vi) performs any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Special

Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission.

4. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have an Advanced university degree (Masters’ degree) in political science, international relations, peace and security studies, international law, or other related fields.

5. WORK EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have 5-7 progressively responsible experience in Political affairs, International Affairs and Election Affairs. The incumbent must have the ability to work within a small field office in difficult circumstances, take initiatives and be a team player.

He/she must be computer literate and versed in the use of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. He/she must have excellent writing and report drafting and good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity.


6. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Proficiency in two of the African Union working languages, preferably English and Arabic. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.


7. AGE REQUIREMENT

Candidates must preferably be between 25- 45 years of age.

8. TENURE OF APPOINTMENTS


The appointment will be for twelve months and is renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.

9. GENDER MAINSTREAMING

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


10. REMUNERATION

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 84,000.09 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and

US$ 70,136.06 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website

http://www.aucareers.org not later than 28 September 2012.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management

African Union Commission

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)