The African Union Jobs - Deputy Head of Security and Safety Services Division

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 is located at Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.

In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to achieve strengthen its capacity to deliver by, amongst others, the implementation of a new organizational of a new organizational structure and the filling of the vacant post of the Deputy Head of Security and Safety Services Division.

The Commission of the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of member states for a position in the Directorate for Administration and Human Resource Development.

Post title: Deputy Head of Security and Safety Services Division
Post level: P4

Unit: Directorate for Administration and Human Resources Development
Immediate Supervisor: Chief of Security and Safety Division
Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Ref: SSD-01/2010REG

Major duties and responsibilities:

• To assist the Chief of Security in managing all security and safety aspects of the AU Commission including contingency and evacuation plans and warden systems.
• To manage local (Ethiopia – based) safety and security matters for the Commission through liaison, with national authorities, UN agencies, embassies as necessary to ensure the safety and security of AUC personnel and properties.
• To assist in ensuring the provision of adequate security service and manage the human and non-human resources of the Security and Services Unit.
• In consultation with the Chief of Security, lead and coordinate security operations within the Commission as well as plan, organize and implement security coverage of special events and report to the Chief of Security.
• To provide security briefings and training for staff and security offices as may be assigned by the Chief of Security.
• To assist and advise Management with investigations into staff security matters and issues of misconduct.
• To provide periodic reports to the Chief of Security on activities and as may be assigned.
• To perform any other duty as may be assigned.

Educational qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Military, Police Work & Law Enforcement or in related fields or a relevant combination of education and extensive relevant experience.

Work experience:

• Candidates must have at least seven (7) years of relevant working experience in a Security, Police or Military environment of which at least 3 years should be in a middle management position with proven experience in Security Management and Administration.

Other relevant skills:

• Computer literacy;
• Working knowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management, implementation and monitoring;
• Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good communication and negotiating skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills.

Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages.
• Knowledge of other   working languages would be an added advantage.

Age Requirement:

• Candidates should preferably be between 35 and 50 years old.

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 as a probationary period.  Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.

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

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

• A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Commission;
• A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
• Names and contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three references;
• Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates;

Remuneration:

• Indicative basic salary of US$38,489.00 per annum plus other related entitlements-e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be received not later than 26 July 2010 and should be addressed to:

AU Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
P.O.Box 3243
Fax: 00251 11 5525840/5510430
e-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org

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