AFRICAN UNION
UNION AFRICAINE
UNIÃO AFRICANA
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box 3243 Telephone : 011-551 7700 Fax : 011-551 7844
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: DIRECTOR FOR LEGAL COUNSEL : 10000515
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters are located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver, by amongst others, the implementation of its organizational structure and the filling of all vacant posts.
The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the position of Director (Legal Counsel), Office of the Legal Counsel
The Office of Legal Counsel provides legal advisory, representational services, serve as depository, as well as ensures legality in decision- making and compliance with the AU Constitutive Act and all existing legal instruments of the AU.
1. Post:
Job Title: Director for Legal Counsel
Post Level
Unit: Office of the Legal Counsel : D1
Supervisor: H.E. Chairperson of the Commission
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2.
i. To assist and advise the Commission and AU Organs on legal matters;
Major duties and responsibilities
ii. To provide legal opinions relating to the interpretation of all Protocols, Rules and Regulations of the AU, as well as, other legal instruments;
iii. To assist the Chairperson of the Commission, in discharging his/her functions as Depository of all the treaties as well as all other legal instruments of the Union
and in keeping copies of international agreements signed between Member States;
iv. To assess the legal implications of the activities and decisions of all deliberative, advisory and administrative bodies, and to participate in the meetings of these bodies;
v. To draft contracts; host agreements, cooperation agreements and Rules of Procedure of the various organs, treaties, and other legal instruments as well as prepare election documents including materials for elections at the level of the Executive Council and the Assembly;
vi. To represent the Commission and all organs of the AU in judicial proceedings, negotiations or other procedures for the conclusion of agreements or the settlement of disputes;
vii. To ensures the smooth functioning of, and represents the Chairperson in the Administrative Tribunal ;
viii.To follow-up on issues concerning the implementation of Headquarters and Host Agreements;
ix. To ensure that the privileges and immunities of the Commission and its staff and representatives accredited to it are assured, respected and protected as provided for in the Headquarters Agreements and the General Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the AU;
x. To follow up on issues relating to international legal matters;
xi. To ensure that the legal interaction between the Organs of the Union and Member States, other Organisations, individuals and other legal entities are regulated in such a manner that the interests of the AU are safeguarded;
xii. To undertake investigations and prepare reports on special legal problems.
xiii.To ensure overall management of the Office including the preparation of programmes and budgets and their effective implementation, as well as, the supervision of personnel and management of performance.
xiv. To perform any other duties as may be assigned.
3. Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public or private international law and/or the law of international organizations. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of professional qualifications and experience in international law will be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Admittance to the Bar of a Member State or otherwise qualified to practise law is desirable.
4. Work experience requirement: Candidates must have at least 10 years of relevant working experience, of which at least 5 years should be in senior management position.
5. Other relevant skills
General Knowledge of law ; In-depth knowledge of international comparative law and constitutional law; Legal analytical skills ; Problem solving skills ;Negotiation skills; Legislative drafting skills; Research, policy analysis and development; Organizational skills; Communication and networking ; Advocacy and management; Computer literacy; Management experience and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
6. Language requirement
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of one or all of the other working languages would be an added advantage.
7. Age requirement
Candidates must preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
9. Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
10. Application
To apply, please submit the following:
a. A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commission;
b... A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
c... Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
d...Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
11. Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 70,139.00 per annum plus other related entitlements –e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary), housing allowance (US$ 16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses up to a maximum of US$ 7,800.00 per child per annum), etc in accordance with the Rules and Regulations Governing the employment of International Civil Servants of the African Union Commission.
Applications must be received not later than 19 September 2011 and should be addressed to
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O. Box 3243
Fax: 00251-1-525840/510430
E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org
African Union Vacancy 2011 Director For Legal Counsel, General Counsel Vacancies, 2011 VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT, AFRICAN UNION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: DIRECTOR FOR LEGAL COUNSEL, 23 JULY 2011
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