NORCAP works to improve aid to better protect and empower people affected by crisis and climate change. We do this by providing expertise and solutions to humanitarian, development and peacebuilding partners, because we believe working together is the best way to reduce needs, risks and vulnerability over time. We seek and promote more effective ways of working at the global level and in the field. NORCAP’s aim is not only to reduce needs, but also to create choice and opportunity for vulnerable people. NORCAP works with and through our partners to improve aid in two complementary ways:

• We provide targeted expertise to strengthen our partners’ response.
• We collaborate with partners to develop solutions to un-met gaps and challenges.

Through this partnership with the African Union, NORCAP is supporting efforts to strengthen political engagement, regional cooperation and sustainable peace across the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.

The Office of the African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea supports high-level political engagement through good offices, preventive diplomacy, political dialogue and engagement with Member States, regional organisations and international partners. South Sudan remains a key priority within this mandate due to its significance for regional peace, security and stability. 

This role is central to strengthening the African Union’s political engagement in South Sudan by providing high-quality analysis, stakeholder engagement and follow-up support that informs decision-making and advances preventive diplomacy efforts.

The position is based in Juba, South Sudan, and works under the overall guidance of the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, in close coordination with the Head of the AU Liaison Office in South Sudan

The Role

The Political Officer serves as the High Representative’s focal point in Juba, providing political analysis, strategic advice, liaison and follow-up support on developments in South Sudan and their regional implications. Success in this role means delivering timely political insights, strengthening engagement with key stakeholders, supporting diplomatic initiatives and ensuring effective coordination between the High Representative, the AU Liaison Office and African Union headquarters.

The position is based in Juba, South Sudan, at the African Union Liaison Office in South Sudan. The initial deployment is for twelve months, renewable subject to operational requirements and performance.  The role reports to the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea and works in close coordination with the Head of the AU Liaison Office in South Sudan.
At NORCAP, we work to better 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 to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
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