Political Officer AU Juba P3 AMPP

The Political Officer supports the African Union's political engagement in South Sudan by providing political analysis, strategic advice, liaison, and follow-up support to inform decision-making and advance preventive diplomacy efforts. The role involves producing political reports, supporting diplomatic initiatives, and coordinating between the AU High Representative, the AU Liaison Office, and AU headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely political analysis, advice and recommendations on developments in South Sudan and their implications for the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.
• Prepare briefing notes, talking points, political assessments and other substantive materials for consultations, visits and political engagements.
• Support good offices initiatives, preventive diplomacy efforts and political dialogue processes by identifying risks, opportunities and entry points for engagement.
• Monitor implementation of peace agreements, political developments, governance processes, constitutional and electoral developments, and broader security dynamics.
• Produce regular political reports, early warning briefs and actionable recommendations for relevant African Union stakeholders.
• Maintain constructive relationships with government counterparts, political actors, civil society representatives and other key national stakeholders.
• Liaise and coordinate with regional and international partners, including the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the United Nations, diplomatic missions and other relevant actors.
• Strengthen coordination, reporting and information-sharing between the High Representative, the AU Liaison Office in South Sudan and relevant African Union Commission structures.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Security Studies, Law, African Studies, Conflict Studies or a related field. A first-level degree combined with additional relevant experience may also be considered.
• Relevant professional experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict prevention, mediation, peace processes, political analysis or international relations, appropriate to a P3-level position.
• Strong understanding of South Sudan and/or the Horn of Africa, with experience working in complex political, diplomatic or security environments highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct political analysis, produce high-quality reports and briefings, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Experience engaging with governments, regional organisations, diplomatic missions, the United Nations or other international partners.
• Experience with the African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development or other international organisations is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Arabic and/or another African Union working language is an advantage.

Skills

• Political Analysis
• Conflict Prevention
• Mediation
• Peace Processes
• Diplomatic Engagement
• Political Reporting
• Strategic Advice
• Liaison with Governments
• Engagement with Regional Organizations
• Experience with African Union
• Experience with IGAD
• International Relations
• Political Affairs
• Security environment knowledge
• Report Writing
• Briefing Material Preparation

Languages

English, Arabic