Senior Mediation & Dialogue Officer, AU, P3, Addis Ababa, NORCAP

Addis Ababa

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Conflict prevention
- Refugee rights and well-being
- Peace and Development
Closing Date: 2025-01-04

NORCAP’s mission is to improve aid to protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peace building sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions that meet the needs of people at risk.

We do this by:

Supporting humanitarian, development and peace building initiatives that protect and empower people
Improving impact at the global and local level through joint projects with partners and stakeholders
Providing expertise and developing capacity that enable partners to meet the needs of people in fragile situations and crises
Strengthening the global system that we are part of through support for leadership, coordination and policy development
Building bridges between the humanitarian, development and peace building sectors

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Mediation & Dialogue Officer, for an initial period of 1 year including a 3 month probation period,The assigned location will be Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The successful candidates shall provide technical expertise and support for mediation, dialogue, and reconciliation processes, with a focus on gender-sensitive and inclusive strategies. The main responsibilities include maintaining knowledge of regional political dynamics, supporting AU mediators in field missions, and advising on related issues such as electioneering, countering violent extremism, and security sector reforms.

Only applicants from the AU member states will be considered.

African Union

The African Union (AU), established in 2002 as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as fostering international cooperation. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Mediation and Dialogue Division (MDD)

The Mediation and Dialogue Division (MDD) of the African Union’s (AU) Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department (PAPS) was established in 2021 and is mandated to provide technical and operational support on the preventive diplomacy, mediation, dialogue, and reconciliation efforts undertaken by the Commission (i.e., through Special Envoys, High Representatives, Panel of the Wise and its subsidiary mechanisms – PanWise & FemWise-Africa, etc.), as well as to the RECs/RMs and Member States.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

Working in the framework of the Mediation and Dialogue Division, in the implementation of its mandate, the Senior Mediation & Dialogue Officer will be under the direct supervision of the Head of the Division. He/she will primarily be responsible for providing technical support and advise on mediation and dialogue related processes, including on process design, as well as supporting any ongoing national reconciliation processes. In fulfilling his/her mandate, the officer will work closely with the Regional Desk Coordinators for analysis related data, and other relevant units as needed in the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS).

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