NORCAPโs mission is to improve aid to protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions that meet the needs of people at risk.ย
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We do this by:ย
Supporting humanitarian, development and peacebuilding initiatives that protect and empower peopleย
Improving impact at the global and local level through joint projects with partners and stakeholdersย
Providing expertise and developing capacity that enable partners to meet the needs of people in fragile situations and crisesย
Strengthening the global system that we are part of through support for leadership, coordination and policy developmentย
Building bridges between the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectorsย We are recruiting for an Administrative and Project Management Officer, for an Initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation. The assigned location will be Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Administrative and Project Management Officer shall be responsible to provide administrative, logistics, project management and Monitoring and evaluation support to the AU-UN-EU Tripartite project for the enhancement and operationalization of the African Union compliance and accountability framework with International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law (IHL/IHRL) and conduct and discipline in the AU PSOs (Hereinafter referred as the AU-UN-EU Tripartite Project). ย African Union ย The African Union (AU), established in 2002 as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africaโs rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as fostering international cooperation. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ย Only applicants from the AU member states will be considered. ย Organizational Setting and Reporting ย The position is located in the Peace Support Operations Division in the Conflict Management Directorate in the Commission of the African Union (AUC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position falls within the overall functions of the PSOD to plan, launch, direct, manage, sustain and liquidate Peace Support Operations (PSOs) mandated by the Peace and Security Council of the AU (Council) โ as well as to provide strategic support to authorized PSOs.ย Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Compliance Coordinator of the AUCF, the Administrative and Project Management Officer shall provide administrative, logistics, project management and Monitoring and evaluation support to the AU-UN-EU Tripartite project for the enhancement and operationalization of the African Union compliance and accountability framework with International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law (IHL/IHRL) and conduct and discipline in the AU PSOs (Hereinafter referred as the AU-UN-EU Tripartite Project) and perform the following main duties:
Required Skills and Experience
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Education:
Advanced University degree (Masterโs Degree or equivalent) in policy, development, management, political science or public administration, or other related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.Excellent teamwork, coordination, and representation skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.Work Experience:
Must have at least 2 years of progressive working experience in strategic and operational planning, and programme management and evaluation.ย Working understanding of the AU PSO Compliance Framework is highly desirable as well as previous experience with African Union peace support operations. ยLanguages:ย
Proficiency in English is a must.Knowledge of a second or all of the other AU working languages ( French, Arabic, Portuguese and Spanish) would be an added advantage.For more information about the project and expected outcomes, please see Terms of Reference
The main competencies of a NORCAP Expert:ย
Building working relationshipsย Planning andย organisingย Adaptabilityย ResilienceยWhat we offerย
Rewardingย work for a renowned globalย organisationย Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionalsย ย Join NORCAPโs team of experts and be considered for future assignments elsewhereย ย A dedicated Staff Care UnitHow to applyย
When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport.ย Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.ย ย ย NORCAP values diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates,ย regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion or disability.ย NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidatesย Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignmentย Feedback will be given to all applicantsย within four weeksย after the closing of this advertisement.ย ย Apply before midnight 26th April 2024 Oslo time