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AU Values

AU Values  

            • Respect for Diversity and Team work             • Think Africa Above all                     

            • Transparency and Accountability                    • Integrity and Impartiality                       

            • Efficiency and Professionalism                       • Information and Knowledge Sharing

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Organization Information

Reports to: Deputy Secretary 
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Commission on Human and People’s Rights ACHPR
Division: Legal
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Banjul, The Gambia

Purpose of Job

To coordinate, promote and provide technical backstopping for the activities of Special Mechanisms, and to monitor and report to the Commission on the human rights situation relating to the different Special Mechanisms.

Main Functions

• Drafting Communications 
• Contributes to the development of policies and strategies 
• Coordinates the implementation of programmes and plans of Protection and Special mechanism  under the ACHPR 
• Liaise with stakeholders including Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), etc on relevant matters.
• Provides support in the development of special mechanisms Strategies in line with the approved Strategic Plan
• Prepares the annual work plans for the Unit 
• Undertakes monitoring activities and delivers periodic reports on time
• Liaises with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes 
• Provides technical support for the development of resource mobilization
• Conducts analysis and generates accurate reports in a timely manner for the ACHPR’s internal use
• Assists in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area
• Is responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas
• Participates in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
• Drafts reports and participates in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the Unit
• Provides technical support to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and supervise employees under his/her supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation.

Specific Responsibilities

Working under the Deputy Secretary, provides support in the following areas: 

• Create awareness regarding the Communications procedure;
• Monitor human rights situation in Africa and provide regular feedback and updates on the human rights situation in Africa;
• Undertake research into the legal issues raised in the various communications and the provisions of the Charter;
• Contribute articles to the African Commission's Review and Newsletter;
• Draft resolutions and recommendations on Communications, cover the sessions and meetings of the African Commission and prepare the reports;
• Provides support to the Special Rapporteurs and the Working Groups in discharging their responsibilities, and follow-up on recommendations
• Provides support to the Special Rapporteurs and the Working Groups in discharging their responsibilities, and follow-up on recommendations
• Drafts urgent Appeals, Advisory notes, Guidelines, Information notes, Position/Conference/Meeting papers for the Commissioners
• Provides technical backstopping to Special Mechanisms through research and documentation
• Provides interface with, and logistical support for interaction with Member States, Regional Economic Communities, organs of the AU  and other stakeholders
• Formulates  principles and rules aimed at solving human rights issues arising in the thematic areas covered by the various Special Mechanisms
• Manages requests by member states for information and support
• Contributes to legal or policy analyses and publications
• Promotes the integration of legal work across the regional programs and particularly in the regional offices
• Develops and implements capacity building and training programs
• Contributes to standard-setting, through participating in meetings, drafting work and promoting international standards
• Participates in the organization of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders
• Performs any other relevant duties as may be directed or required.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Must hold Master’s Degree in Law from an accredited university with seven (7) years’ experience within a human rights framework, preferably in a regional, continental or international organisation, with three (3) at  supervisory level, including litigation and/or judicial drafting experience 

OR

• Must hold Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from an accredited university with ten (10) years’ experience out of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level, in a similar role and within a human rights framework, preferably in a regional, continental or international organisation, including litigation and/or judicial drafting experience 
• Any other qualification in the area of human rights law or a member of the professional body would be an advantage

Required Skills

• An in-depth understanding of the African human rights system and of comparative or international human rights law
• Qualification as a Barrister at law in a Member State of the African Union 
• Knowledge of the African Union policies and procedures
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prepare legal submissions and opinions
• Concentration, accuracy, and ability to work under minimum supervision and under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment
• Good communication and planning skills
• Respect for confidentiality and good public relations
• Demonstrable knowledge of international organizations
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work across business units / geographies; culturally sensitive environment 

Leadership Competencies

Core 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 official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Kiswahili, Arabic or Spanish) is required and fluency in another AU language(s) 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 (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 15,897.60 (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 May 9, 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.