CANADEM Head of Mission Analysis Cell (MAC) Grade: P4

CANADEM is assisting the African Union identify candidates for its operations in Somalia. Please see the job description below for more details, including remuneration. Citizens of African countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

1. POST: Job Title: Head of Mission Analysis Cell (MAC) Grade: P4 Section: Mission Analysis Cell Reports to: Chief of Staff Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
2. JOB PURPOSE: Provide forward-looking analysis of the political, security, social, humanitarian, development and human rights developments within the mission area, which could impact on the successful implementation of the mission mandate; through the Chief of Staff advise the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the Commission (SRCC), the Senior Mission Leadership Team, and the Mission Management Team on strategic matters impacting on the effective operations of the mission, and generate recommendations for action; collate and analyse information received from all components within the mission; prepare regular and ad-hoc reports; and ensure regular reporting to the African Union (AU) Commission.
3. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Devise strategies for information collection, analysis and reporting; • Develop a vision and direction for the work of the MAC; • Prepare the work plan/strategies and budget of the MAC and plan and allocate work assignments • Supervise day-to-day operations of the MAC; • Develop and maintain a document classification system and ensure its implementation; • Develop and maintain an archive of records;

• Provide strategic guidance to the Chief of Staff, the SRCC, the Senior Mission Leadership Team and the Mission Management Team; • Develop positive working relations with national counterparts, embassies, international organisations and other actors as relevant; • Ensure that regular reporting is undertaken to the AU Commission as required; • Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports as required; and • Perform other tasks as requested.

1. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Master’s University Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Law or a related field.
2. EXPERIENCE At least 8 years work experience in a related field with Government, NGO, think tank, or similar multilateral, regional or international institution, of which 4 years must be in a senior managerial position.
3. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Ability to conduct research, formulate options and present options and recommendations • Ability to identify key issues in complex situations • Ability to handle and treat all mission confidential information, documentation, facts and communication with the due confidentiality and refrain from using it for own personal or other advantage • Ability to work closely with governments, NGOs and multi-lateral institutions in complex political affairs, peace and security undertakings • Ability to monitor progress against milestones and deadlines • Demonstrates openness in information sharing and keeping people informed • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organization goals • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team short comings • Computer literate and well versed in the use of the Internet, Power Point, Excel and Word. • Excellent writing, negotiating, analytical and communication skills • Identify priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required • Ability to work in a multicultural setting • Prepared to work in a hardship, highly pressurised and sometimes hazardous environment
4. AGE REQUIREMENT: Candidates must preferably be between 35 to 50 years old.
5. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:

Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of other working languages of the African Union would be an added advantage (Arabic, French and Portuguese).

1. GENDER MAINSTREAMING: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
2. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: The appointment shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.
3. REMUNERATION: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 113,483.60 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 101,878.35 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff

How to apply:

To apply please send your resume to vacancies@canadem.ca. In the subject line, please state the title of the position. As well, please register with CANADEM at www.registerwithcanadem.org. Citizens of African countries are strongly encouraged to apply.