Junior Programme Officer -JFA, AU, P1, Addis Ababa, NORCAP

Contract

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NORCAP is the Norwegian Refugee Council’s expert deployment mechanism. NORCAP strengthens international and local partners’ capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crisis by deploying highly qualified women and men from its world leading standby rosters. The deployed experts work with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, development actors and national stakeholders to save lives, build resilient communities, ensure peaceful transitions from conflict and promote sustainable governance.

At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Only applicants from the AU member states will be considered.

Organization

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 the African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

Job Purpose

The Junior Program Officer (JPO) for the Program Management Team (PMT) will play a key role in ensuring successful implementation of activities under the Joint Financing Arrangement of the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department by supporting the overall work of the PMT in planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and offer programmatic support to the AU Liaison Offices.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the Programme Management Team (PMT), the Junior Programme Officer shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop and manage the implementation of the Joint Financing Arrangement (JFA) within PAPS and its successor framework.
• Monitor budget implementation of Joint Financing Mechanisms of the PAPS Department.
• Coordinate the development of bilateral agreements and ensure that implementation of program actions are in line with the guidelines of relevant Memoranda of Understanding and signed agreements.
• Coordinate monitoring visits to the AU Liaison Office and Specialized Institutions on programme implementation.
• Organize oversight meetings of the JFA and manage all correspondence with partners as part of the follow-up actions.
• Liaise with the JFA Lead Partner and Deputy Lead Partner on implementation of the JFA Agreement and provide timely updates on operational and strategic matters as appropriate.
• Provide technical support in the preparation and implementation of programmes developed out of the Department’s strategic plan.
• Prepare narrative reports, budgets and work programs and ensure that they are aligned with implementation manuals.
• Prepare requests for funding as support to the PAPS resource mobilization efforts.
• Represent the PMT at planning and coordination meetings of the AU Commission.
• Conducts analyses and generates accurate management reports as support to decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.
• Coordinate Technical Assistance missions and facilitate the dissemination and review of draft reports.
• Support the change management process at PAPS through technical support to the PAPS Directors and the Commissioner when required.

Academic and Language Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Law, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics or any other related field with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili, and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of a second (or more) of the other working languages would be an added advantage.

Competencies and Skills

• Must have excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently to meet critical and competing deadlines to produce high quality work in short timeframes.
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of common computer applications and systems.
• Must have excellent planning, reporting, organising, and presentation skills.
• Must have strong program/project management skills.
• Must have excellent writing, negotiating, analytical, and communication skills.

Tenure of appointment

The appointment will be made on a contract basis for a period of one year. A new contract is subject to the priorities of the Strategic Expertise to the African Union (SE-AU) project.

What we offer

• Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
• Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
• A dedicated Staff Care Unit

How to apply

• When submitting your application, kindly register in English your full employment history and education. Please include your full name as written in your passport. Uploaded CVs alone will not be reviewed.
• NORCAP values diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
• NORCAP reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates .
• Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment.