The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Legal Officer (AfCHPR)
Requisition ID: 1577
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Registrar
Directorate/Department: Registry of the African Court
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Regular
Purpose of Job
- To provide operational leadership support to the Court on legal issues.
Main Functions
- Responsible for case management.
- Reviews briefs and sources submitted by parties.
- Monitors and reviews the Rules of the Court, practice directions and other internal instruments of the Court.
- Is focal point for networking activities and organises meetings, seminars, workshops and other promotional activities of the Court.
- Coordinates the work of other staff.
Specific Responsibilities
- Carries out legal analysis of judgments and submissions.
- Prepares the draft minutes, memoranda and decisions of the Court, and where necessary, attends Court sessions.
- Carries out legal research and prepare presentations in international law in general, legislation and jurisprudence of international courts.
- Provides legal opinions and makes concrete recommendations on issues concerning the Court.
- Prepares draft concept notes, work plan, agendas, work programmes for activities of the Court.
- Performs any other duties as required.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Master’s in Law with at least seven (7) years of relevant professional working experience of which three (3) should be at expert level, preferably in an international organization or in a judicial institution.
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least ten (10) years of relevant professional working experience of which three (3) should be at expert level, preferably in an international organization or in a judicial institution
- Specialization in public international law will be an added advantage.
- Perfect command of Portuguese Language is prefered.
- Knowledge of one or several other African Union working Languages will be an added advantage.
Required Skills:
- Leadership skills;
- Knowledge of the African human rights system;
- Analytical skills and ability to prepare legal submissions, opinions and motions;
- Ability to work under minimum supervision;
- Public relations and communication;
- Capacity to manage a multicultural team;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Drafting and argumentative skills in one of the African Union working languages;
- Planning and organizational skills;
- Computer literacy.
Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic Insight
- Change Management
- Managing Risk
Core Competencies:
- Building Relationships
- Accountable and Complies with Rules
- Learning Orientation
- Communicating with Influence
Functional Competencies:
- Conceptual Thinking
- Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
- Drive for Result
- Continuous improvement orientation
Languages:
- Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Tenure of Appointment
- The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.
Gender Mainstreaming
- The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), a Housing allowance of US$ 19,530.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
- The Africa Union is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply