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Organization Information

Reports to: Deputy Director, ACSRT
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT)
Number of Direct Reports:2
Number of Indirect Reports: N/A
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions:1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Algiers, Algeria

Purpose of Job

To lead the implementation of the Centre’s strategy on training and equipment related to counter-terrorism. The role involves developing and managing capacity-building programmes, supervising training content and material production, maintaining relevant databases, and ensuring efficient coordination with Member States and partner institutions

Main Functions

•    Develop and manage training and equipment programmes
•    Supervise training-related databases (training, expertise, and equipment)
•    Coordinate technical assistance initiatives for Member States
•    Guide the production of training manuals and educational resources
•    Build partnerships with relevant institutions and experts

Specific Responsibilities

•    Implement training and equipment strategies in alignment with the Centre’s mandate
•    Supervise the feeding and updating of training, equipment, and skills databases
•    Prepare reports on all training and equipment activities undertaken or funded by the Centre
•    Lead the drafting of the annual training programme in counter-terrorism
•    Coordinate with other research and study centres for cooperation and technical synergy
•    Supervise the creation and publication of training manuals, journals, and books
•    Develop training projects and capacity-building initiatives for Member States
•    Provide recommendations for training reforms with input from other program units and Focal Points
•    Establish and maintain contact with experts and researchers involved in training execution
•    Design training strategies adapted to evolving threats and regional/national needs
•    Monitor the various phases of training programme implementation with responsible institutes
•    Organize workshops, seminars, and symposia to support Member States and RECs
•    Ensure integration of communication and information security systems into training frameworks
•    Match training and equipment strategies with national, regional, and continental priorities

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

•    Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management or other administrative related fields with a minimum requirement of seven (7) years relevant work experience out of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level.

Or

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or other administrative related fields with a minimum requirement of ten (10) years relevant work experience out of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level.
•    Experience in designing, managing, and implementing capacity-building, training, or operational equipment support programs in counter-terrorism, peace support operations, or law enforcement.
•    Experience in leading training departments in a national or international institution, preferably with operational responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.
•    Demonstrated experience in equipment procurement, logistics, or technical assistance for law enforcement or counter-terrorism use is an asset.

Required Skills

•    Experience in training and equipment programme management
•    Strong skills in drafting, publishing, and coordination
•    Excellent team leadership and organizational abilities
•    Knowledge of equipment procurement and distribution systems
•    Cultural sensitivity and ability to manage diverse teams
•    Capacity to work under pressure in dynamic security environments
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills
•    Computer literacy and information system awareness

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

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

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (48% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 18,547.20 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be submitted no later than February 16, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT.

-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from least represented and underrepresented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.

Least represented countries: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia.

Under represented countries: Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Sudan and Tunisia.