Communication Officer, Support to the Special Envoy on Women Peace and Security, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: COMMUNICATION OFFICER SUPPORT TO THE SPECIAL ENVOY ON WOMEN PEACE AND SECURITY
Notwithstanding the existence of a strong normative framework conducive to the institutionalization of a gender sensitive culture within the AU, the effective implementation of key recommendations in the field of gender, peace and security has been weak at all levels.
In 2003 and 2004, African heads of states adopted the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa ('the Women's Protocol') and the Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa (SDGEA) which endorse the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 of 2000 on Women Peace and Security, the two documents call for the presence of women in conflict prevention and peace building activities in order to reverse their marginalization and abuse of human rights. Building on UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the Gender Policy of the African Union (2009) equally calls for the effective participation of women in peace support operations, conflict prevention, mitigation and post conflict reconstruction and development efforts, as well as for an increase in women participation in all processes aimed at maintaining peace and security and avoiding relapse into conflict.
At the beginning of 2014, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission appointed a Special envoy on Women, Peace and Security to emphasize the commitment of the African Union to promote the protection and advancement of the rights of women, in particular those affected by violent conflicts in Africa. It was also a reaffirmation of AU's efforts to ensure that women play an active part in conflict prevention, resolution and peace building.
The Special envoy will work closely with the Gender peace and security programme and other departments of the African Union to ensure that gender is mainstreamed within the African Union agenda and that the voice of women is included in the full peace and security spectrum. AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIàO AFRICANA P. O. Box 3243, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA Tel.: (251-11) 5517700 Fax: (251-11) 5517844 www.au.int
Post Job title: Communication Officer Support to the Special Envoy on Women Peace and Security
Grade: P2 Step 5
Department: Peace and Security
Supervisor: Gender, Peace and Security Programme Peace and Security Department, African Union
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Communication Officer is tasked with developing, managing, co-coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring a communication strategy and associated products and activities on an on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for women's rights. He/She will carry out the tasks in line with the work of the Office of Special envoy on women, peace and security and in close collaboration with the Gender, peace and security programme. He/she will develop a data base of key media outlets and maintain close collaboration with them to facilitate wider dissemination of undertakings by the Special Envoy office and the GPSP.
Communication strategy: The Office of the Special envoy on Women, peace and security and the Gender Peace and Security Programme have a clear communication strategy and associated work plan ensuring that awareness of women participation in peace and security and vulnerabilities of women and children in conflict as well as the actions taken by the AU to address them come to light to advocate for increase participation and protection, increase support for action and where necessary assist with fundraising.
Media relations: The Office of the Special Representative of the AU Chairperson on Women, Peace and Security has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media - print, TV, radio, web, photo etc. - and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of the Commission's efforts on women, peace and security.
Networking and partnerships
the Office of the Special Envoy has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora whose support is essential to/can assist in achieving the advocacy and communication objectives. Effective working relationships with AU Departments, AU Member States, development partners, bi-lateral and multi-lateral, UN communication counterparts are developed, maintained and enhanced.
Global priorities and campaigns
The Commission has an effective process in place for integrating and taking action on its communication priorities, campaigns and partnerships on women, peace and security disseminating these elements in an effective way.
Resource mobilization support
Global and continental level fund-raising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities.
Monitoring and evaluation
Communication baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the communication strategy are regularly evaluated; analysis is undertaken to continuously improve the effectiveness of communication strategy and activities; results and reports are prepared and shared.
Capacity building and support
The AU Communication Team is provided with professional expertise and advice on all aspects of external relations communication on Women, Peace and Security.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a work plan for communication activities, monitor compliance and provide Support and guidance to ensure objectives are met
  • Plan and monitor the use of communication budgetary resources
  • Ensure communication effectiveness, efficiency and delivery
  • Advise the Special Envoy, colleagues and staff on media strategy and
  • implications for action and policies proposed
  • Develop communication tools and/or strategies (knowledge management, information exchange, etc.)
  • Provide technical advice and support in planning and developing relevant information and communications products.
  • Provide input to all major departmental documents, including strategies, donor reports and other technical documents, to ensure they are well written and integrate key components with regards women, peace and security and highlight the vulnerability of civilian population in conflict.
  • Promote a better understanding of women's participation in peace and security processes and
  • women and children's vulnerabilities in conflict, post-conflict situation by carrying out media, information and education activities in support of AU's efforts. Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the AU members' states, partners, media, NGOs and other appropriate audiences.
  • Collaborate with mass media through activities such as organizing site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
  • Monitor, evaluate and advise on the use and effectiveness of media materials and share results and findings.
  • Help establish, document, review and refine process of working collaboratively with
  • various stakeholders, including meetings, joint projects, information sharing etc.
  • Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of country- specific
  • Communication materials, activities, processes and messages shared with partners.
  • Participate in advocacy activities including preparing information materials (e.g., press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits), and necessary logistic arrangements.
  • Highlight the achievements of the AU on women, peace and security.
  • Maintain close collaboration with AU Communication Team and AU communication officers within the AU Liaison Offices and AU field mission for effective overall coordination.
Qualifications and Work Experience Required
  • A University Degree in Communication, Marketing or related field;
  • Three (3) years of substantial professional experience in positions of progressive responsibility including positions at international or national level working on women's and social development issues and/or peace and security
  • Special interest for women's empowerment, conflict resolution and peace- building
  • Knowledge of computer applications
  • Dynamic, self-motivated, conscientious, professional, devoted, honest and discreet
  • Able to work in a multicultural environment and respect diversity
  • Be in line with the African Union core values.
Core values and Guiding Principles
Integrity
  • demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of the African Union in actions and decisions, in line with the African Union Staff Rules and Regulations and other relevant documents;
Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity
  • demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff.
  • Demonstrate an African and international outlook, as appropriate, while appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Teamwork and people management
  • ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural background.
Reporting Requirements
  • The Communication officer will report to the Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, through the Special Adviser/Chief of Staff of the Special Envoy.
Competencies and Skills
  • Sound knowledge of peace, security and development issues;
  • Commitment to gender equality;
  • Evidence of strategic thinking and proven ability to organize, plan and prioritize work;
  • Strong design skills, drafting and reporting
  • Ability to develop themes undertaking research
  • Experience in performing services for international organisations
  • Excellent presentation skills and drafting ability essential;
  • Ability to work in a team and independently Proficiency two African Union languages is required with proficiency in either English or French.
Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one Year (1), of which the first three (3) month will be considered as a probationary period.
Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is a fixed monthly lump sum of US$ 6,002.83 (P2 Step5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 5,035.86 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 12 th July 2015.Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission
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