Nafasi za Ajira African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (ADMINISTRATION), P2

AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS

(Closing date extended to 31st October 2012)

The African Court on Human and Peoples Rights was established by virtue of Article

1 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the

establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, adopted on 9 June

1998 and which came into force on 25 January 2004. It is the first continental judicial

body charged with the responsibility of ensuring the protection of human and

peoples’ rights. The Court became operational in 2006 and its seat is in Arusha, in

the United Republic of Tanzania.

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights invites applications from citizens of

African Union Member States for the following position:

1. Post

§ Job title: Human Resources Officer (Administration)

§ Post level: P2

§ Supervisor: Head of Finance and Administration Division

§ Directorate: Registry of the Court

§ Duty station: Arusha

2. Job Purpose

Ensure the management of staff administrative and common administrative issues in

accordance with African Union Staff Regulations and Rules, the decisions, policies

and management procedures laid down by the Court.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Registrar, and under the direct

supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration Division, the Human

Resources Officer (Administration) will perform the following duties:

The Registry of the Court

a) Contribute to the development of policies, strategies and administrative

procedures for managing human resources; assess their relevance and take

adequate measures to implement them.

b) Analyze and have a general idea of the work of the Division to ensure

corresponding administrative support to all services of the Court.

c) Assist members of the Court, staff and visitors on general administrative

issues.

d) Draft and supervise the drafting of correspondences, reports and minutes

concerning staff administrative issues.

e) Provide useful information and advice to Service Heads and staff members on

administrative policies, procedures and rules.

f) Dealt with the daily administrative management of the social benefits of staff,

inter alia, overseeing administrative formalities relating to the assumption of

duty of newly recruited staff, their dependents, processing their files for leave,

the payment of various allowances, medical coverage, enrolment into pension

scheme and life Insurance, and formalities relating to the termination of

employment contract.

g) Maintain and update the management system of filling and keeping individual

administrative staff files

h) Coordinate, supervise and oversee the work of his/her collaborators.

i) Perform any other duties as required.

3. Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have a minimum of a University degree in human resources

management, Public or Business Administration or management or related

disciplines. An advanced University degree or a relevant professional

postgraduate diploma in the field (Masters Degree or equivalent) would be an

added advantage;

4. Work Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years relevant professional

experience in a similar position, preferably in an international organization.

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5. Other relevant skills:

a) Demonstrate professionalism and leadership abilities;

b) Concentration, accuracy, and working under minimum supervision;

c) Respect for confidentiality and good public relations;

d) Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a

multi-cultural environment;

e) Good communication, planning, managing and organizational skills;

f) Excellent knowledge of international organizations;

g) Computer literacy.

6. Language Requirement

An excellent command of at least one of the African Union (AU) working languages.

Knowledge of one or several other AU working languages would be an added

advantage.

7. Age Requirement

Age limit shall not be more than 55 years old.

8. Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be regular appointment for a period of three (3) years, the

first twelve months of which will be considered as a probationary period.

Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to

satisfactory performance.

9. Gender Mainstreaming

The African Court is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are strongly

encouraged to apply.

10. Application

To apply, please submit the following:

a) A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Court

on Human and Peoples’ Rights;

b) A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender

(comply with requirements for candidates wishing to apply for posts in

African Court);

c) Names and contact details (including email address) of three referees;

d) Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates of service.

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11. Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other related

entitlements e.g. post adjustment (42% of basic salary), housing allowance

(1,435.20 US$ per month), education allowance (75% of school fees up to a

maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum to a maximum of four children aged

21 years maximum), spouse allowance (5% of the basic salary), child allowance

(US$250 per annum per child up to four children aged 21 years maximum), etc in

accordance with the Rules and Regulations governing International Civil Servants

of the African Union.

12. Address for submission of Applications

Applications should be addressed to the postal address or email indicated below:

African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

P.O. Box. 6274

Arusha, Tanzania

Tel : + 255 732 979506/9

Fax : + 255 732 979503

E-mail : humanresources@african-court.org

The closing date for submission of applications, initially, 15th July 2012 has been

extended to 31st October 2012.

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Head of Legal Division, P5

Legal Officer, P2

Principal Legal Officer, P4

Procurement, Travel and Stores Officer, P2

Senior Audit Officer, P3

Finance Officer (Budgeting and Certifying), P2

Human Resources Officer (Administration), P2

Library Assistant, GSA5

Senior Finance Officer, P3

Senior Human Resources and Administration Officer, P3

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Stores Assistant, GSA5

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English Reviser, P4
French Reviser, P4