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.
In seeking to achieve these
objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by,
among others, the implementation of new organization structure and the filling
of vacant posts.
The Commission of the
African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States to apply for
the post of Senior Human Resource Officer, Projects within the Human Resources
Department in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Post
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Post title:
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Senior
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Human
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Officer,
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Post level:
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Recruitment and Policies
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P3
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Unit:
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Human Resources
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Immediate
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Head of Division, Human Resources
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Duty station:
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Major duties and
responsibilities:
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Within delegated authority and under the general guidance of the
HOD HRM, the Senior Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the
following:
• Responsible for the strategy which guides selection,
recruitment and appointment of personnel
• Oversees preparation of job openings. Advises on the
preparation of job description and terms of reference. Undertakes review of job
openings, implements applicable HR assessments and reviews recommendations of
successful candidates.
• Monitors the pace of recruitment in order to ensure timely
fulfillment of targets.
• Actively participates in short-listing and interview processes
and ensures compliance to set practices and guidelines.
• Develops reporting
criteria, develops and
delivers monthly status
reports
and statistics to
leadership and unit.
• Oversees
on-boarding of recruited personnel.
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Supervises and monitors the
work of the Human Resources Assistants in his/her area in undertaking the full
range of human resource management activities.
• Other
duties as required.
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Qualifications
University
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business administration with a
functional emphasis in Human Resources or Organization Development; Master’s
Degree preferred ; Certification such as Professional in Human Resources
(Senior or Global) an added advantage.
4. Work experience
A minimum of seven years of
progressively responsible experience in human resources management,
administration or related area. Knowledge in the administration of entitlements
of staff members, at least three years of experience in areas such as
recruitment and administration of entitlements are highly desirable.
5. Other relevant skills Professionalism
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Knowledge of human resources policies,
practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational
setting.
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Ability to identify issues,
formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations in individual and team
settings.
• Shows
pride in work and in achievements.
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Conscientious and efficient in
meeting commitments, observes deadlines and achieves results.
• Projects a positive image of the efficiency of the organization.
• Professional motivation overrides personal concerns.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or
challenges.
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Takes responsibility for
incorporating gender perspectives. Ensures equal participation of women and men
in all areas of work.
• Ensures
equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning & Organizing
• Develops
clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
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Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts
priorities as required.
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Allocates appropriate amount of
time and resources for completing work.
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
• Uses
time efficiently.
Teamwork
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collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
is willing to learn from others.
• Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even
when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client Orientation
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Considers all those to whom
services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’
point of view;
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Establishes and maintains
productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
Managing Performance
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Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and
decision-making authority.
• Makes sure roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear
to each staff member.
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Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to
accomplish a task and matches task to skills.
• Monitors
progress against milestones and deadlines.
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Language requirement:
Proficiency in one of the African Union
working languages (Arabic, English, French and Portuguese) is required.
Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added
advantage.
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Age: Candidates must preferably be aged between 30 and 45
years.
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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.
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Equal opportunities: The
African Union Commission is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified
women are encouraged to apply.
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Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$33,619.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic
salary), Housing allowance ($14, 414.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of
tuition and other education 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.
The applications must be made through the AUC
E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 7th
January 2012.
Directorate of
Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Senior Human Resources Officer, Recruitment and Policies
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