HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER- PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

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  applicants  who  are  citizens  of

Member States to apply for the post of Human Resources Officer within the Human Resources Division in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

1. Post
Post title: Human Resources Officer, Performance
Post level: Management
P2
Unit: Human Resources Division
Immediate Supervisor: P3, Staff Development and Training
Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Major duties and responsibilities

Under the overall direction of the Head of Division Human Resources, the Human

Resources Policy Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Administration of Performance Management

• Manages issues relating to the administration of performance management development, delivery and follow through.

• Supports lead officer in: preparing managers to deliver performance management reviews and respond appropriately to employee issues.

• Provides advice to management on diverse substantive and procedural questions of considerable complexity, which may include those related to legal requirements, corrective action and career development implications.

• Performs research on best practices in performance reviews and recommends performance review strategies and tactics to senior management.


Human Resources Policy

• Provides support to management on interpretation and application of policies, and staff regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulations and rules.

• Provides support to management prior to administrative decisions, as necessary.
• Prepares comments on draft amendments to the staff regulations and rules and administrative issuances or amendments. Verifies consistency with the existing staff regulations and rules; prepares analyses and evaluations of human resources policies and practices.

• Monitors and implements of human resources policies, practices and procedures.
• May represent the AUC in joint bodies and working groups relating to human resources policy, administrative law, conditions of service and related areas.

General

• Keeps abreast of performance management developments in human resources.
• Prepares reports and participates and/or leads special human resources projects.
• Advises and counsels program managers in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements related to performance management of their staff;


4. Qualifications and experience required

University degree in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Certification such as a Professiona in Human Resources (Global) preferred.

4. Professional  experience required

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, performance management, organization development or related area in a competitive environment.

5. Other relevant skills Professionalism
• Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting.

• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations in individual and team settings.

• Shows pride in work and in achievements.
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observes deadlines and achieves results.

• Professional motivation overrides personal concerns.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives. Ensures equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Projects a positive image of the efficiency of the organization.

Planning & Organizing

    Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.

• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.

• 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

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing other team members’ 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

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;

• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.

Managing Performance

• Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority.

• Makes sure roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member.

• Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills.

• Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines.

7. 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.

8. Age

Candidates must preferably be aged between 25 and 35 years.

9. 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.

9. Gender Mainstreaming

The  African  Union  Commission  is  an  equal  opportunities  employer.

Qualified women are encouraged to apply.


10. 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 ($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)