Assistant Director: Multilateral Affairs - Department of Defence

POST 32/06: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS 

REF NO: DIA/37/32/23/03

DUTIES:

• Facilitate the process to obtain departmental approval for the establishment of the identified  commitments.  
• Assist with establishment and maintaining of liaison channels with multilateral organisations e.g. Southern African Development Community (SADC), African Union (AU) and United Nation (UN).
• Assist with compiling and promulgating of comprehensive instructions for the maintenance and enhancement of multilateral commitments. Coordinate participation in annual and inter-sessional forums such as Summits, Conferences and Ministerial Meeting. 
• Co-ordinates the legal and administrative processing of concluding International Agreements and obtaining presidential approval.
• Facilitate the tabling of Agreements in parliament for ratification.
• Monitor the progress on implementation of agreements and compile status reports.
• Manage database of international agreement.
• Analyse and make recommendation on outcomes of multilateral meetings and ensure that follow up actions undertaken.
• To keep abreast of current economic;  political and security development that impact on the multilateral engagements and inform management. 
• Assist in reviewing the strategy for engagements with United Nations agencies and other multilateral organisations.
• Participate and provide guidance during departmental meeting with other government departments and to highlight departmental position on related defence and security matters.
• Prepare and coordinate draft briefing and speaking notes.
• Organise and coordinate internal and external clients meeting.
• Arrange meeting and minute taking during meetings.
• Assist in the internal management of the directorate to ensure efficient utilisation of allocated resources

REQUIREMENTS:          

• Grade 12 (NQF L4) or equivalent with a recognised National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Political Science, International Law, International Politics, Economics or Law.
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ experience in International Relations or relevant experience.
• A valid driver’s licence. Be willing to travel and working irregular hours may be required, ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Special Requirements (skills needed):

• Basic knowledge of Government Policies, Departmental policies.
• Wider Intra- Departmental Activities in Government.
• Knowledge of International Politics and Public Finance Legislations and Financial Management. International Politics, Good analytical skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent writing ability.
• Good reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Communication skills (verbally and written).
• Good inter-personal proficiency.
• Good presentation skills and good networking skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.

ENQUIRIES: Mr M. Tsanwani Tel No: (012) 355 5214

SALARY: R424 104 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE: Defence International Affairs Division, Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.