Fixed term positions (one year, but extendable):
> Head, Outreach and Research, from 01.06.2011
> Training Leader, from 01.06.2011 (readvertisement)
> Course assistant for the course “Managing Peace and Security in Africa (MPSA), starting 1.7.2011
APSP is a joint initiative between the African Union and IPSS/AAU, endorsed by the African Union Executive Council in January, 2010 (EX.CL 567/XVI). APSP is strictly pan-African in its outlook and strives to match international best practices in all its activities. APSP was officially launched in May 2010 with the commencement of its first one-year executive masters course “Managing Peace and Security in Africa”, aimed at senior professionals from the AU Commission, the RECs and other regional institutions. Beyond this, APSP has also been requested to engage in outreach and research activities in relation to the Commission’s peace and security agenda. An outreach and research project under the title “African solutions in peace and security” will run from 1.1.2011 to 31.12.2013; and an important conference on current issues in African peace and security is planned for November, 2011.
Our core team of professionals needs to be expanded. This creates an exciting opportunity for capable and highly committed individuals to contribute to the full establishment of this fledgling institution which, we hope, is poised to make significant contributions to addressing the “intellectual challenge” of peace and security in Africa.
Compensation for the jobs advertised is competitive at international level. Fixed term positions are at this time offered for one year, but appointments can in principle be renewed repeatedly. All jobs are located in Addis Ababa and may require some travel.
General requirements
> National of a member state of the African Union (except for Curriculum writer)
> Self starter; results oriented; self-organized; willing and able to work in an often difficult and highly complex environment
> Team player with a true interest in other people
> Willing and able to work in a multi-cultural, pan-African setting; to continuously meet demanding work standards / global good practice; to flexibly adjust to frequent changes of specific objectives, priorities and institutional set-up; to contribute significantly and demonstrably to the programme’s mission as expressed in the Executive Council Decision
> Solid professional background in peace & security or related fields; your own expertise shall allow you to easily communicate with top experts; of critical importance are your interest and ability to rapidly grasp new ideas and situations, and to communicate clearly on these issues.
Application
We welcome applications as well as expressions of interest. Applications should comprise of a) a motivation letter, clearly stating your key qualifications in respect to our work and the specific qualifications required for the position you apply for (check our web site for relevant information); b) your respective specific career interest and objective, c) a CV and references. All communication will be kept strictly confidential. We will acknowledge receipt of every application and expression of interest.
Deadline for all applications is Monday, 18th of April, 2011.
Please direct your communication to:
Markus Koerner, Director APSP
application@ipss-addis.org
1. Head, Outreach and Research, from 01.06.2011
Objectives
> To develop and implement the Outreach (conference) and research programme of APSP
> To contribute to the long term development of APSP as member of its leadership team
Principal tasks
> Develop the research programme “African Solutions in Peace and Security” and ensure its implementation through dedicated staff
> Develop the outreach programme of the APSP including a high-level conference on African Peace and Security and ensure its implementation through dedicated staff
Special Qualifications
> Relevant University Degree (BA or MA)
> Excellent command of English and French
> At least 15 years of relevant professional experience
> Work experience across Africa
> Substantial experience of working with strategy / policy issues, preferably related to peace and security
> Substantial work experience with the African Union and/or REcs
> Demonstrated experience and success in handling the establishment of a complex institution / project at all levels from policy / strategic to day-to-day follow up
> Familiarity with working at executive levels of government and business
2. Training Leader, from 01.06.2011 (readvertisement)
Objectives
> Ensure the delivery of the training course MPSA
> Ensure the on-going development of its curriculum
> Identify further training needs and develop and implement training programmes accordingly
Principal tasks
> Identify needs for the adjustment / further development of the curriculum; establish and coordinate teams of experts for respective tasks
> Ensure that the curriculum is updated on time for each session to be delivered
> Identify and hire facilitators as per requirements
> Identify and make available resource persons
> Ensure training delivery meets all formal requirements and matches agreed standards
> Ensure training facilities are kept according to standard
> Ensure participants are selected/ admitted and that all formal requirements for their participation are met
> Manage the online learning platform
Specific qualifications
> Relevant University Degree (MA or PhD)
> Excellent command of English; at least oral command of French, Arabic or Portuguese
> At least 12 years professional experience
> Thereof a minimum of 6 years professional experience in a non-academic environment (this may include consulting)
> Substantial experience in the design and delivery of advanced training for professionals
> Substantial experience in the design of academic courses
3. Course assistant for the course “Managing Peace and Security in Africa (MPSA), starting 1.7.2011
Objectives
> Support the Training Leader in the delivery of the training course MPSA
> Perform all logistics and documentation tasks related to the delivery of MPSA
Principal tasks
> Monitor the curriculum “readiness” through the curriculum control sheet
> Support Training Leader in identifying and hiring facilitators as per requirements
> Identify and make available resource persons
> Ensure training delivery meets all formal requirements
> Ensure training facilities are kept according to standard
> Ensure participants are selected/ admitted and that all formal requirements for their participation are met
> Implement the online learning platform
Specific qualifications
> Relevant University Degree (BA or MA)
> Excellent command of English and French
> At least 4 years professional experience
> Excellent communication skills
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