The African Union (AU) | Recruitment

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Coordinator (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 2342
Location: Accra, Ghana
Job Grade: P4
Division: DIMPC
Contract Type: Regular
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Reports to: Director Institutional Matters and Program Coordination
Department/Organ: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Purpose of Job

• To lead and coordinate activities, supervise staff and design strategies and policies relevant to the Unit and engagement of relevant stakeholders.

Main Functions

• Coordinate activities in collaboration with the RECs on the implementation of the AfCFTA Agreement;
• Supervise, design and plan policy programmes for the RECs to achieve these strategies; lead, guide and supervise the implementation of planned activities;
• Contribute to the development of the AfCFTA Secretariat’s business continuity plan and ensure implementation at the RECs Coordination Unit level;
• Manage risk within the Unit and recommend mitigation strategies;
• Develop new and expand on existing activities as components of these strategies and policies;
• Address problems arising from current approaches to relevant areas;
• Supervise the engagement with stakeholders within Member States and RECs on designing and implementing AfCFTA strategies;
• Represent the organisation and explain its position at conferences and other relevant platforms as organized by the RECs;
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at the Unit level;
• Ensure creation of an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression;
• Mobilize resources in collaboration with relevant officers from donors to support the implementation of AfCFTA Secretariat strategy; and,
• Supervise and manage consultants and employees on the delivery of the Unit’s mandate and performance objectives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Contribute in mobilizing all relevant stakeholders and institutions of the Regional Economic Communities towards coordinated and harmonized continental integration through among others continental platforms, shared experiences, and common visions, goals and programs as appropriate;
• Oversee the due implementation of provisions and instruments on relations, between the regional economic communities, the African Continental Free Trade Area and the African Union, in line with the overall architecture of continental integration;
• Working with all relevant stakeholders, assist to actualise the role of regional economic communities as building blocks for the African Common Market and the African Continental Free Trade Area among others through common trade and customs programs and documentation, and coordination of interventions for promoting regional value chains, industrialization, digitalization and inclusiveness;
• Collaborate with knowledge generation and management institutions to continuously clarify and support progress towards a streamlined interface between the African Continental Free Trade Area, the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities in the day-to-day operations of the trade, customs, digitalization, investment, intellectual property and innovation programs;
• Support dialogue on key global and continental strategic issues in order to support active diplomatic agency of Africa throughout major forums relevant to and giving visibility to and a constructive role for the African Continental Free Trade Area;
• Set up organic institutional frameworks for dealing with structures of the regional economic communities at the managerial and technical levels as appropriate;
• Working with the Secretariats of the Regional Economic Communities and the Member States, promote the incorporation of the agenda of the African Continental Free Trade Area into the strategic plans and annual work programs of the regional economic communities;
• Monitor and report on the progress of the integration programs of the regional economic communities, making proposals for alignments towards continental integration and for best practices that could be considered for replication at the continental level;
• Organise Meetings of the Regional Economic Communities to share information, provide feedback and updates on the Decisions and Outcomes of key meetings of the African Continental Free Area, with a view to continuously mainstreaming the Decisions and Outcomes into the Regional Economic Communities as appropriate;
• Support RECs on capacity building initiatives on the AfCFTA;
• Promote good working relations between the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Regional Economic Communities, characterised by good will, understanding, and close collaboration across the various key areas of continental integration;
• Coordinate the missions of the Secretary-General to the Regional Economic Communities covering the programmes, substantive matters and objectives of the missions as well as the logistics;
• Prepare relevant reports on activities undertaken including key next steps, follow up action and disseminate to the relevant stakeholders including the Secretariats of the Regional Economic Communities; and
• Ensure RECs are well informed on decisions undertaken to avoid any duplication.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in any of the following; Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, International Trade/Business, Economics, Development studies or relevant studies with ten (10) years relevant work experience out of which 6 years must be at managerial level;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, International Trade/Business, Development studies or relevant studies with twelve (12) years relevant work experience out of which 6 years must be at managerial level;
• Proven experience in Policy Planning, formulation and programme management/coordination at regional or multilateral level.

Required Skills:

• Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between various stakeholders and partners, as well as geographically and culturally disparate partners;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally;
• Ability to work with diverse multi-cultural nationalities or under a multi-cultural environment;
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Ability to prepare Budget, Progress Report, Work Plan and present for its adoption;
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;
• Ability to effectively use the African Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting Tools; and
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Swahili) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Foster 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.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD 42,879.00.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 27,290.88.00 (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.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024; 11h59 P.M UTC.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

• Please download the African Union CV template. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY.
• 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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Programme Coordinator

Locations: Cairo, Egypt
Employment Type: Full Time
Contract: 3 years

Purpose of Job

• Provide managerial support to ensure overall execution of the AUC-PCRD’s post-conflict reconstruction and development and peacebuilding mandate by providing technical advisory support to the Executive Secretary.
• He or she will provide technical guidance and ensure the coordination of Staff, programmes and projects and oversight functions on operational support services.

Main Functions

• Design strategies and policies consistent with the AUC-PCRD’s goals in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant areas and contribute to the development of the AUC-PCRD business continuity plan and ensure implementation at unit/division level.
• Coordinate programming and implementation oversight of PCRD and peacebuilding interventions and initiate the preparation of analytical work, partnerships, and resource mobilization and advocacy products including providing leadership to technical teams within the AUC-PCRD, based on a consultative partnership approach underpinned by adaptability, innovation and responsiveness.
• Oversee the development of the AUC-PCRD’s peacebuilding initiatives, programmes and projects, including overall policy and legal frameworks, implementation strategies, operational modalities and action plans.
• Coordinate the development of short- and long-term implementation and monitoring plans, set priorities and performance measures to assist internal and external stakeholders in their progress towards the achievement of PCRD and peacebuilding implementation objectives and targets.
• Ensure that emergency and risk-management plans and mitigation strategies are developed/implemented, and reviewed on a regular basis communicating with staff, Executive Secretary and AUC.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports; monitor budget execution at unit/division level and ensure that all approved budgets are adhered to.
• Coordinate with Administration and Finance Officer to ensure delivery and compliance with record-keeping guidelines and filing of sensitive employee, volunteer, partner and donor information.
• Foster a positive, respectful, fair and participatory work environment for AUC PCRD team free from harassment, motivating them to actively participate towards achieving AUC PCRD goals to enable staff development and professional progression.

Specific Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Executive Secretary, the Programme Coordinator will coordinate and manage the implementation the following duties and responsibilities:

• Spearhead the development, management, and implementation of mid-year and annual work plans and budgets of the AUC-PCRD’s programmes and projects, including overall policy and legal frameworks, implementation strategies, position/brief papers, and operational modalities, taking into account continental, regional, and national programme priorities and targets among others.
• Alongside technical experts in the AUC-PCRD and in consultation with the Executive Secretary, provide technical direction in the preparation of country diagnostic notes, regional and continental diagnostic notes, as well as relevant analytical reports; review draft documents, provide inputs on post-conflict assessments and ensure that they are of high quality and properly address political economy considerations, as well as capacities and pressures related to externalities, regional spill-over effects, gender, youth empowerment, environmental as well as economic and social impacts; and ensure that they are mainstreamed and effectively translated into the strategic pillars and operational priorities of the AUC-PCRD.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance in the review phases of project concept notes, project proposals, and project appraisal reports to ensure that relevant tools are mainstreamed, resulting in concrete peace dividends.
• Ensure that AUC PCRD performance management culture and inclusive values are understood and respected within the AUC PCRD team and that each staff member receives adequate feedback and support to promote successful performance and high levels of employee engagement.
• Collaborate with the Executive Secretary on strategic PCRD and peacebuilding action and initiatives designed to prevent relapse and consolidate peace in the continent and propose appropriate policy responses and methods of managing conflicts.
• Design and implement critical conflict and peace analysis and research projects and undertake evidence-based advocacy initiatives in respect of implementing the AUC PCRD Policy and other relevant AU policies and strategies of trends which might affect post-conflict recovery processes.
• Coordinate AUC-PCRD and peacebuilding outreach programmes, publications, and research initiatives and ensure an enhanced understanding of the dynamics of PCRD and peacebuilding, with a view to developing a common and comprehensive African approach.
• Prepare timely analytical background information or reports for meetings of the Peace and Security Council and other Policy Organs on PCRD and peacebuilding initiatives and activities.
• In consultation with the Executive Secretary, organize seminars, conferences/workshops, and roundtable dialogues for respective actors to address and promote PCRD and peacebuilding initiatives and ensure enforcement of shared understanding as well as working knowledge of PCRD and peacebuilding operational systems, mechanisms, and processes.
• Coordinate resource mobilization strategies with the Executive Secretary and ensure that all programmes, projects, and initiatives for knowledge management, training, mentoring, and capacity building PCRD and peacebuilding are implemented steadily and successfully.
• Primarily responsible for the day-to-day coordination, supervision, advocacy, and visibility of AUC-PCRD programme activities and oversee the work of relevant PCRD teams and/or relevant peacebuilding task forces including the AU Liaison Offices and specialized technical agencies in instances where they may be relevant.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a strategic communication plan that will promote key messaging on AU PCRD initiatives, programmes, and interventions.
• Work with the AUC Regional Economic Communities/Mechanisms (RECs/RMs) and international development partners, peacebuilding and humanitarian actors to design new PCRD joint projects and interventions, share learning, engage and coordinate implementing partners, and build shared c.
• Fulfil any other responsibilities and tasks as may be assigned by the Executive Secretary and/or AUC Senior Management.
• Provide support for other colleagues, as necessary.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in political science, diplomat relations, social science, international relations, law, international law, international human rights law, human rights, human rights law, economics, public administration, organisational development, business administration, management, social sciences, peace and conflict studies, security studies, or any related discipline. A higher qualification will be an added advantage.
• Must have at least 12 years of progressive working experience in strategic planning and programme management and evaluation, of which 7 should be at the managerial level and 5 at the supervisory level.
• Experience in strategic planning development and programme and project design using a results framework is desirable.
• Previous work experience in a peace operation and/or in a conflict or post-conflict context with knowledge of and strong networks within multilateral institutions and policymaking, as well as of the broader policy development and implementation system.
• Must have good knowledge of the African context and thorough conceptual knowledge and practice of the AU PCRD Policy and peacebuilding discourse. Must have a proven track record of outstanding report writing and oral communication abilities.

Required Skills:

• A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally.
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans, and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Compentecies:

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

• Please download the African Union CV template. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY.
• 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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Internship Program: Protocol Services & International relations (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 2354
Location: Accra, Ghana
AU Organ:  AfCFTA Secretariat

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
• The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.  The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context 

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
• Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
• It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
• The Interns will be deployed to assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of AfCFTA programmes, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:
  • Office of the Secretary-General
  • Protocol Division
  • Communications Division
  • Conferences and Languages Division
  • Directorate of Trade in Goods and Competition
  • Directorate of Customs
  • Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, IPR and Digital Trade
  • Directorate of Dispute Settlement and Legal Affairs
  • Directorate of Administration of Human Resources Management/IT Unit
  • Directorate of Finance
  • Directorate – Institutional Matters & Programme Coordination

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA Secretariat
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
• Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: Protocol Services & International relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations, Business Administration, Law or related fields.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.

References:

• Verifiable references may be required.

Terms and Conditions

• The AfCFTA Secretariat will have no financial obligation towards interns – travel arrangements and cost of accommodation and living expenses will be   the responsibility of the interns.
• Interns will not be entitled to any compensation for travel.
• The internship will be authorized only once for three (3) month renewable one time for any candidate
• For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2024; 11h59 p.m. UTC..

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat and  indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Note

• Please download the African Union CV template. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY.
• 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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Internship Program: Trade, International Trade, International Trade Law, Law, Economics (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 2351
Location: Accra, Ghana
AU Organ:  AfCFTA Secretariat

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
• The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
• The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
• Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
• It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
• The Interns will be deployed to assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of AfCFTA programmes, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:
  • Office of the Secretary-General
  • Protocol Division
  • Communications Division
  • Conferences and Languages Division
  • Directorate of Trade in Goods and Competition
  • Directorate of Customs
  • Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, IPR and Digital Trade
  • Directorate of Dispute Settlement and Legal Affairs
  • Directorate of Administration of Human Resources Management/IT Unit
  • Directorate of Finance
  • Directorate – Institutional Matters & Programme Coordination

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA Secretariat
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
• Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: Trade, International Trade, International Trade Law & Policy, Economics, Law or International Law, Customs Administration or related fields.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.

References:

• Verifiable references may be required.

Terms and Conditions

• The AfCFTA Secretariat will have no financial obligation towards interns – travel arrangements and cost of accommodation and living expenses will be   the responsibility of the interns.
• Interns will not be entitled to any compensation for travel.
• The internship will be authorized only once for three (3) month renewable one time for any candidate
• For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.

15th August, 2024; 11h59 p.m. UTC.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat and  indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Note

• Please download the African Union CV template. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY.
• 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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Title: Administration Services – Travel, Procurement, Secretary, Facility (AfCFTA) Internship Program 2024

Req Id:  2350
Location: Ghana
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Internship
AU Organ:  AfCFTA Secretariat

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
• The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.  The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context 

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat. Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
• It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
• The Interns will be deployed to assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of AfCFTA programmes, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:
  • Office of the Secretary-General
  • Protocol Division
  • Communications Division
  • Conferences and Languages Division
  • Directorate of Trade in Goods and Competition
  • Directorate of Customs
  • Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, IPR and Digital Trade
  • Directorate of Dispute Settlement and Legal Affairs
  • Directorate of Administration of Human Resources Management/IT Unit
  • Directorate of Finance
  • Directorate – Institutional Matters & Programme Coordination

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA Secretariat
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
•  Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas:  Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Travel, Procurement, Secretary, Transport & Facility or related fields.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program

15th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat and  indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Selection process:
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Note

• Please download the African Union CV template. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY.
• 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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Title: Project / Program Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (AfCFTA) Internship Program 2024

Req Id:  2349
Location: Ghana
Employment Type: Internship
AU Organ:  AfCFTA Secretariat

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.  The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context 

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat. Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills. It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
• The Interns will be deployed to assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of AfCFTA programmes, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:
  • Office of the Secretary-General
  • Protocol Division
  • Communications Division
  • Conferences and Languages Division
  • Directorate of Trade in Goods and Competition
  • Directorate of Customs
  • Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, IPR and Digital Trade
  • Directorate of Dispute Settlement and Legal Affairs
  • Directorate of Administration of Human Resources Management/IT Unit
  • Directorate of Finance
  • Directorate – Institutional Matters & Programme Coordination

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA Secretariat
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Who can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
• Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: Project/Program Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Business Administration, Management or related fields.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

15th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat and  indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Selection process:
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Note

• Please download the African Union CV template. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY.
• 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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Internship Program: ICT, Communication and Digital Fields (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 2352
Location: Accra, Ghana
AU Organ:  AfCFTA Secretariat

Background

• The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
• The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.  The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
• The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
• The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.

Context 

• Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
• The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat. Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
• The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills. It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
• The Interns will be deployed to assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of AfCFTA programmes, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:
  • Office of the Secretary-General
  • Protocol Division
  • Communications Division
  • Conferences and Languages Division
  • Directorate of Trade in Goods and Competition
  • Directorate of Customs
  • Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, IPR and Digital Trade
  • Directorate of Dispute Settlement and Legal Affairs
  • Directorate of Administration of Human Resources Management/IT Unit
  • Directorate of Finance
  • Directorate – Institutional Matters & Programme Coordination

Objectives

• To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA Secretariat
• To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
• To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
• To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations

Requirements

• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
• Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: IT, Software development, Web design, Web development, Networking, Information security, Database administration, Information systems, Computer science , Digital Application, Digital Policy, Communication, Digital Marketing, or related fields.
• Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
• Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills
• Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
• Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
• Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:

• Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
• Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
• Offer letter: A candidate who is selected will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.

References:

• Verifiable references may be required.

Terms and Conditions

• The AfCFTA Secretariat will have no financial obligation towards interns – travel arrangements and cost of accommodation and living expenses will be   the responsibility of the interns.
• Interns will not be entitled to any compensation for travel.
• The internship will be authorized only once for three (3) month renewable one time for any candidate
• For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.

15th August, 2024; 11h59 p.m. UTC.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Application Process

• Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
• If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
• You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
• Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
  • A motivation letter be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat and  indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or  identity card
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Note

• Please download the African Union CV template. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY.
• 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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.