Political Officer – Democracy & Election, AU, P2, Addis Ababa, NORCAP

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 peacebuilding 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 peacebuilding 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 challenging 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 peacebuilding sectors

The African Union (AU), established 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 developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AU aims to strengthen its capacity to deliver on governance and conflict prevention mandates through its Governance and Conflict Prevention Directorate of the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department (GCPD-PAPS). This partnership aligns with NORCAP’s mission to support initiatives that protect and empower people in challenging situations.