Protection and Human Rights Officer (AUSSOM)

Support the implementation of protection and human rights activities in a high-risk environment.

AUC - The African Union Commission

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Somalia

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Overview

Support the implementation of protection and human rights activities in a high-risk environment.

You have:

Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in AU, UN, or other international field missions, particularly in conflict or post-conflict environments is desirable.
Experience in protection monitoring, human rights reporting, and community engagement is desirable.
Experience drafting reports and protection-related documentation is desirable.
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is mandatory.

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Job Title: Protection and Human Rights Officer (AUSSOM)

Posting Start Date: 5/29/26

Job Description: 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: Senior Protection and Human Rights Officer Directorate/Department/Organ: Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security Division: AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Indirect Reports: 0 Job Grade: P2 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

Purpose of Job

The Protection/Human Rights Officer reports to the Senior Protection/Human Rights Officer and supports the implementation of protection and human rights activities in support of the Mission’s mandate. The incumbent contributes to monitoring, reporting, analysis, coordination, and engagement activities relating to the protection of civilians, human rights promotion, and protection-related concerns within the Mission area. The Officer assists in supporting liaison, awareness, reporting, and coordination activities with Mission components, host authorities, communities, and relevant stakeholders in a complex and high-risk operational environment.

Main Functions

• Supports the implementation of protection and human rights activities in support of the Mission’s mandate and operational priorities. • Assists in monitoring, documenting, analyzing, and reporting protection and human rights concerns within the Mission area. • Supports coordination and engagement with Mission components, host authorities, communities, civil society actors, and relevant stakeholders on protection and human rights-related matters. • Assists in promoting awareness and understanding of protection and human rights principles among Mission personnel and relevant stakeholders. • Supports information gathering, analysis, and reporting relating to protection of civilians, protection concerns, and human rights developments within the Mission area. • Contributes to coordination, liaison, and follow-up activities relating to protection and human rights initiatives, reporting mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement processes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supports the monitoring, documentation, analysis, and reporting of protection and human rights concerns within the Mission area. • Assists in gathering and analyzing information relating to protection of civilians, human rights developments, and protection-related incidents affecting affected populations and vulnerable groups. • Supports liaison and coordination activities with Mission components, host authorities, communities, civil society organizations, and relevant stakeholders on protection and human rights-related matters. • Assists in preparing reports, briefing notes, situation updates, analytical inputs, and other documentation relating to protection and human rights activities. • Supports awareness-raising and sensitization activities relating to protection and human rights principles among Mission personnel and relevant stakeholders. • Assists in monitoring trends and developments relating to protection concerns, displacement, vulnerability, and community protection issues within the Mission area. • Supports coordination and follow-up activities relating to protection mechanisms, referrals, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach initiatives. • Assists in maintaining records, databases, and information management tools relating to protection and human rights activities. • Supports engagement with civilian, police, and military Mission components on issues relating to protection and human rights coordination. • Maintains effective liaison and communication with relevant stakeholders in support of Mission protection and human rights activities. • Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Human Rights, International Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Law, or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in protection, human rights, monitoring and reporting, stakeholder engagement, humanitarian coordination, or field mission environments. Or • Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) in Human Rights, International Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies, Law, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in protection, human rights, monitoring and reporting, stakeholder engagement, humanitarian coordination, or field mission environments.

• Experience in AU, UN, or other international field missions, particularly in conflict or post-conflict environments, is desirable. • Experience in protection monitoring, human rights reporting, community engagement, or protection coordination activities is desirable. • Experience supporting coordination between civilian, police, and military Mission components and external stakeholders is an added advantage. • Experience in drafting reports, briefing materials, analytical notes, and protection-related documentation is desirable. • Experience in information management, protection databases, and standard Microsoft Office applications is desirable.

Required Skills

• Ability to support protection and human rights activities in complex and high-risk operational environments. • Good understanding of protection, human rights, protection of civilians, and community engagement principles within field mission contexts. • Ability to monitor, document, analyze, and report protection and human rights-related information in a clear and professional manner. • Strong communication, interpersonal, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to engage effectively with Mission components, host authorities, communities, humanitarian actors, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. • Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to support information-sharing, follow-up, coordination, and awareness activities relating to protection and human rights concerns. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to evolving protection and operational requirements in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in the use of information management tools, databases, reporting systems, and standard Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy in handling protection and human rights-related information.

Leadership Competencies

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration

Accountability awareness and Compliance

..Learning Orientation

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Job Knowledge and Information Sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous Improvement Focus

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed 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 working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 76,908.58 per annum P2 (Step 5) locally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than June 29, 2026 11h59 p.m. EAT - This position is restricted to Somali nationals

- 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), a valid 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.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to monitor and report on a sensitive human rights issue. What was your approach?	This question assesses your experience in handling sensitive topics and reporting effectively.	Focus on your methods for monitoring and the reporting process, emphasizing confidentiality and professionalism.
How do you prioritize your tasks when dealing with multiple stakeholders?	The interviewer wants to understand your prioritization skills and stakeholder management.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you facilitated community engagement on protection issues?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to maintain coordination among diverse groups such as humanitarian actors and authorities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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How have you educated colleagues or stakeholders about human rights principles?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider the most pressing human rights issue in the region? How would you address it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.