Head of Training and Equipment Unit

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Organization Information

Reports to: Deputy Director, ACSRT
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism (ACSRT)
Number of Direct Reports:2
Number of Indirect Reports: N/A
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions:1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Algiers, Algeria

Purpose of Job

To lead the implementation of the Centre's strategy on training and equipment related to counter-terrorism. The role involves developing and managing capacity-building programmes, supervising training content and material production, maintaining relevant databases, and ensuring efficient coordination with Member States and partner institutions

Main Functions

•    Develop and manage training and equipment programmes

•    Supervise training-related databases (training, expertise, and equipment)

•    Coordinate technical assistance initiatives for Member States

•    Guide the production of training manuals and educational resources

•    Build partnerships with relevant institutions and experts

Specific Responsibilities

•    Implement training and equipment strategies in alignment with the Centre's mandate

•    Supervise the feeding and updating of training, equipment, and skills databases

•    Prepare reports on all training and equipment activities undertaken or funded by the Centre

•    Lead the drafting of the annual training programme in counter-terrorism

•    Coordinate with other research and study centres for cooperation and technical synergy

•    Supervise the creation and publication of training manuals, journals, and books

•    Develop training projects and capacity-building initiatives for Member States

•    Provide recommendations for training reforms with input from other program units and Focal Points

•    Establish and maintain contact with experts and researchers involved in training execution

•    Design training strategies adapted to evolving threats and regional/national needs

•    Monitor the various phases of training programme implementation with responsible institutes

•    Organize workshops, seminars, and symposia to support Member States and RECs

•    Ensure integration of communication and information security systems into training frameworks

•    Match training and equipment strategies with national, regional, and continental priorities

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

•    Master's degree in Business Administration, Management or other administrative related fields with a minimum requirement of seven (7) years relevant work experience out of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level.

Or

•    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or other administrative related fields with a minimum requirement of ten (10) years relevant work experience out of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level.

•    Experience in designing, managing, and implementing capacity-building, training, or operational equipment support programs in counter-terrorism, peace support operations, or law enforcement.

•    Experience in leading training departments in a national or international institution, preferably with operational responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.

•    Demonstrated experience in equipment procurement, logistics, or technical assistance for law enforcement or counter-terrorism use is an asset.

Required Skills

•    Experience in training and equipment programme management

•    Strong skills in drafting, publishing, and coordination

•    Excellent team leadership and organizational abilities

•    Knowledge of equipment procurement and distribution systems

•    Cultural sensitivity and ability to manage diverse teams

•    Capacity to work under pressure in dynamic security environments

•    Excellent written and oral communication skills

•    Computer literacy and information system awareness

Leadership Competencies Foster Accountability Culture Building Relationship Job Knowledge and Information Sharing Change Management Developing Others Managing Risk Strategic Insight Core Competencies Building Relationships Fosters Accountability Culture .Learning Orientation Communicating with Influence Functional Competencies Conceptual Thinking Job Knowledge and information sharing Drive for Results Continuous Improvement Orientation .

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$ 37, P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (48% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 18, per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be submitted no later than February 16, h59 p.m. EAT.

-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from least represented and underrepresented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.

Least represented countries: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia.

Under represented countries: Congo, Mozambique, South Africa, Sudan and Tunisia.