Job Opportunity at Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia

Position : African Union Political Specialist

The Embassy of Canada in Ethiopia is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the role of African Union Political Specialist. Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position, such as political science, public administration, international affairs, economics, among others. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience in managing stakeholders and partner relationships, as well as relevant and significant experience working for an international or diplomatic organization. The candidate must also have advanced proficiency in English and French (written and spoken).

Reporting to the Head of the African Union Commission Liaison Unit, the African Union Political Specialist will be responsible for providing strategic advice on advancing Canadian objectives in Africa through engagement with the African Union, its Member States, and key stakeholders and partners. Other responsibilities include building rapport and maintaining networks, drafting strategic reports and correspondence related to AU matters and communications, supporting official visits and events planning, providing foreign policy and diplomatic services related to the AU, developing and implementing public diplomacy strategies, among others.

In addition, the specialist will support the management of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives programming envelope, provide information and advice concerning the AU to Canadian departments and agencies, provincial/territorial government representatives, private sector organizations, and visiting and expatriate Canadians. The specialist will be based in Addis Ababa, and the closing date for the application is 22 June, 2023, at 23:59 UTC/GMT +3:00.

How to Apply for the African Union Political Specialist Position

To apply for the African Union Political Specialist position, you must use the

function. Applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date. The job poster links for the English and French versions are available on the Permanent Mission of Canada to the African Union website.

Personal data such as age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion, or a picture should not be included in the application form, CV, or cover letter (as required). Only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.

Candidates may need to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may serve as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.

If applicants encounter technical difficulties while submitting their applications, they must report them to LES-E-Recruitment-BRLIN@international.gc.ca

before the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected

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