Political Officer (Peace Support Operation – PSO) at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Political Officer (Peace Support Operation – PSO)

Requisition ID: 1541
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: SPO, Training, Eval, Doctrine and planning 
Directorate: Political Affairs, Peace & Security (PAPS) 
Division: Peace and Support Operation 
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Law, International Law, Conflict Prevention and Resolution or any other related Social Science Studies with 5 years relevant experience.

Or

• Master’s Degree in similar studies with 2 years relevant experience.  

Required Skills:

• Management and administrative skills 
• Communication and report writing skills 
• Research and analytical skills 
• Planning and organizational skills 
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and AU computing systems 
• Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural setting 
• Knowledge and operational understanding of AU policies, standards and systems 
• Knowledge in international relations 
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
12th December, 2022.