Senior Policy Officer (Political and Stabilization), AU, Addis Ababa, NORDEM
Provide strategic support to peace support operations.
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Overview
Provide strategic support to peace support operations.
You have:
- Experience in peace support operations and conflict prevention, specifically with international organizations.
- Degree in political science, international relations, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of AU Agenda 2063 and related policy frameworks.
- Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and build strategic partnerships.
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French is an asset.
Contract
This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.
NORCAP is on behalf of African Union (AU) looking for a Senior Policy Officer (Political and Stabilization). Only applicants from the AU member states will be considered. The position falls under the African Union Peace Support Operations Division (PSOD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Context
African Union Since 2013 NORCAP has worked in partnership with the African Union Commission Peace and Security Department (PSD) to meet their growing demand for qualified and specialized civilian experts. NORCAP have supported peace and security initiatives specifically in the area of peace support operations, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconstruction and development. Based on the AUC need of continued expertise support NORCAP is expanding the support within and beyond PSD, to also include governance and development. NORCAP and the AUC work together in choosing deployments that will further the work of the AU towards Agenda 2063.
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.
NORDEM is NORCAP`s programme on human rights democracy and peace. We support international organisations and operations that work in the field of human rights, democratisation and peace with qualified personnel. In addition, we offer advice, support the transfer of experience and contribute to research. Our expertise covers such fields as good governance, democratic institutions, independence of the judiciary, judicial and legal reform, human rights, election observation and election assistance.
The Senior Policy Officer will be reporting to the Head of Policy Development Unit, PSOD, and will provide strategic support to authorised peace support operations.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful peace support operation you've been involved in? | This question assesses your direct experience in peace support, highlighting your role and contributions. | Discuss your specific actions, frameworks you navigated, and outcomes achieved. |
| How do you approach the development of policies in a complex political environment? | The interviewer wants to understand your strategic thinking and adaptability in policy development. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective stakeholder engagement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is critical for the success of AU Agenda 2063? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've contributed to conflict prevention initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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