Recruitment at African Union (AU)

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Requisition ID: 2575
Location: Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
Reports to: Finance Officer
Directorate/Department/Organ: Finance
Division: Peace and Security Finance
Job Grade: GSA5
Number of Positions: 4
Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Purpose of Job

• Responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, administrative and treasury services in order to meet legislative requirements and support AU operations.

Main Function

• Assists in the preparation of financial reports and assists in performance of various clerical duties;
• Settlement of Imprest, travel claims and other advances for Partners funded programmes;
• Ageing analysis of Imprest and travel claims  on a regular basis to keep clean and up to date.
• Prepare responses to external and internal audit queries and assist in the implementation of audit findings.
• Post journal entries into the SAP system and reconcile interoffice accounts ;
• Analysing and uploading bank data onto the SAP Bank Module from prepared excel files;
• Preparation of Bank reconciliation reports ;
• Investigate and follow up all outstanding items on statement reports of bank reconciliation;
• Follow up with internal and external audit reports related to any reconciliation issues raised in reports;
• Follow up periodic currency revaluation procedures on SAP system;
• Process and verify all bank payment and ensure that the accompanying supporting documents are complete and accurate;
• Process monthly payroll and related staff emoluments;
• Keep and update financial records of the office;
• Maintain updated Personnel data (staff contract, leave management, up-to-date personnel information.
• Maintain up to date files for service providers/contracts;
• Journalize monthly exchange and bank charges on the various payments effected through Foreign and Local bank accounts;
• Adjust the local bank balance at the end of each month;
• Prepare Financial Statements to be audited.
• Prepare Financial Reports for consideration by the Supervisor;
• Provide advice on Financial and Administrative policies, their application and related procedures for the office in accordance with the Financial Rules and Regulations, Staff Regulation and Rules and various circulars;
• Provide advice and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the Organization’s Financial Rules and Regulations, Staff Rules as well as administrative instructions and circulars;
• Ensure proper handling and timely preparation of accounting documents (memo received, DV, AV etc.) and ensuring that all expenditures approved for payment have been provided in the approved budget.
• Maintain accounting databases by ensuring timely posting of transactions into the accounting software and processing necessary backups.
• Analyse all financial supporting documents received and ensure their proper filing;
• Ensure timely submission, collection and filing of all receipts from suppliers and service providers paid by the department;
• Safeguard of all vouchers including supporting documents for review by both internal and external auditors;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist to maintain and generate accurate financial records, in line with the approved accounting standards, guidelines, AU Financial Rules and Regulations;
• Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained accurately;
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Finance department, including filing, report generation, budget review, etc.
• Prepare Financial Reports / Statements for consideration by the management and Donors as well as the certification of general expenditures;
• Process and verify all suppliers’ payments and ensure that the accompanying supporting documents are complete and accurate; Coordinate procurement process that would ensure the project receives quality and efficient services in line with AU rules and procedures;
• Implement administrative policies, and procedures that lead to efficient service delivery
• Prepare financial management reports to track performance against budget and report the results to management.
• Maintain cash flow systems that are efficient and responsive, as well as preparing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain project financial information in SAP system.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s University Degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
• Diploma (Bac+2) in Accounting/Finance from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 3 years of work experience.
• Experience working with international organizations is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results
• Familiarity with international and regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant area
• Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Drive for Results.

Tenure of Appointment:

• The appointment shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, the first three (3) months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Gender Mainstreaming:

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

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 55,174.63 (GSA5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 22,656.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
21st March, 2025, 11h59 p.m. EAT.

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

Note

• 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 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, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Title: 2025 Internship Program

Requisition ID: 1506
Location: Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
Slot: 50
Employment Type: Internship
Posting Start Date:  3rd July, 2025.

Purpose of the Internship

• The African Union Internship Program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and to develop their professional skills and experience through The AU internship program is a full-time engagement through which qualified individuals from diverse academic backgrounds are given the opportunity to gain professional exposure within the AU.
• As an organization which promotes respect for diversity and team work, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applicants should have a keen interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• The program aims to expose participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional career and strengthen their personal and professional skills. It provides an avenue for participants to gain hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in an intercultural environment.  The AU will further gain support from participants who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas and serve as a potential grooming ground for future African Leaders.

Focus Area
In general, interns assist in providing administrative and technical support for effective implementation of African Union programmes, projects and activities in its below Department/Directorates:

• Cabinet of the Chairperson
• Cabinet of the Deputy Chairperson
• Office of the Director General
• Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
• Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETIM)
• Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI)
• Infrastructure and Energy (IE)
• Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS)
• Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS)
• Human Resources Management (HRM)
• Operations Support Services
• Management Information Systems Division
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Conference Management and Publications (CMP)
• Office for Safety and Security Services
• Citizens and Diaspora (CIDO)
• Medical and Health Services
• Financial Control Unit
• Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery
• Office of Internal Oversight (OIO)
• Quality Assurance and Control
• Ethics, Integrity and Standards
• Office of the Secretary to the Commission
• Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC)
• Office of Protocol
• Partnership and Resource Mobilization
• Women, Gender and Youth (WGY)
• Information and Communication
• Peace Fund Secretariat
• New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).

Eligibility Requirements

• Actively enrolled in at least the final year of a Bachelor’s degree program OR
• Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or an advanced/ post graduate (Masters) qualification in a related academic field;
• Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union.
• Be full time students currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelors or graduate school program.
• Be fluent in at least one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French or Portuguese).
• Be no more than thirty-two (32) years of age at the time of selection.
• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity.
• Have not been convicted of any serious criminal offence excluding minor traffic offences.
• Prior work experience is not required for the internship positions.

Required Skills:

• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Proficiency with e-mail and internet applications,
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Be committed to work
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment
• Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity.

Terms and Conditions:

• The AU will have no financial obligation towards interns – travel arrangements and cost of accommodation and living expenses will be the responsibility of the interns.
• AU will use reasonable efforts to assist the interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
• 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
• Interns are not entitled to medical travel or medical evacuation to and from the internship location at the expenses of the Commission. Interns shall therefore have an individual insurance coverage throughout the duration of the internship.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

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

Note

• Application for admission to the AU 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 indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
  • A copy of valid passport or national identity card
  • Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Recommendation letter for internship from the institution of learning that they are attending
  • Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.

Job Title: Principal Technical Officer, Public Health Emergency and IHR Core Capacity Development

Requisition ID: 2607
Location: Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
Reports to:  Head of Division Emergency Preparedness
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Emergency Preparedness
Job Grade:P4
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Purpose of Job

• The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
• The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) was officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 31, 2017. Africa CDC is Africa’s first continent-wide public health agency and envisions a safer, healthier, integrated and stronger Africa, where Member States are capable of effectively responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats. The agency mission is to strengthen Africa’s public health institutions’ capabilities to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continent-wide preparedness and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programs.
• In seeking to achieve this objective and deliver on the mandate of the Africa CDC, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity by the reinforcement of its organizational structure and expertise.
• The Africa CDC therefore seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to the position of Principal Technical Officer for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and International Health Regulations (IHR) Core capacity development.

Main Function

• Under the supervision and guidance of the head of Emergency Preparedness and Response Division, the Principal Technical Officer for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and IHR Core Capacity Development will be responsible for leading the program for the health emergency preparedness and providing technical guidance in health emergency preparedness strategies, guidelines, and policy development and implementation in AU Member States, ensuring system improvement for overall decision making by higher management around Public Health Emergency preparedness, leading the IHR core capacity assessment in AU MS, development of IHR score card dashboard through conducting joint external evaluation, coordination of Africa CDC’s contribution, in collaboration with different centers and Division in Africa CDC, in addressing gaps identified in MS.
• Additionally, the technical officer also will lead and support continental initiatives of pandemic preparedness and response and engage in various preparedness activities to support in hazard mapping, risk assessment and risk ranking among various regions and support the development of hazard atlas for Africa CDC and Continental contingency plans for identified hazards.
• Finally, it is pertinent that these activity findings be included in action plan for health security, as such the technical officer lead the planning and support member states develop and implement their national action plan for health security.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Principal Technical Officer for PHE Preparedness and IHR Core capacity development, shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:
• Provide guidance on the programmatic implementation of the Division activities.
• Lead the IHR core capacity assessment in collaboration with different centers and Division as well as external partners.
• Leads continental initiatives of pandemic preparedness and response and engages in various preparedness activities including simulation exercises programs, Reviews, JEEs.
• Developing a culture among the key stakeholders in evidence-based decision making and systems thinking.
• Lead the development Africa CDC pandemic prevention, and preparedness strategies
• Lead the development of Africa CDC multi hazard multisectoral contingency plans.
• Lead the development of the risk ranking and prioritization for various hazards and risks which member states would face.
• Support member states in improving their preparedness for public health emergencies and enhance capabilities by providing guidance on strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead the assessment among member states conducted their preparedness national action plan for health security and support its implementation.
• Focus on developing capacity and sustainable health system and resilience across member states to prepare for the next pandemic.
• Prepare and lead report development for the management stating trends, patterns, and predictions for proactive emergency preparedness using relevant data
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
• professional experience with demonstrated involvement in the successful development and management of emergency preparedness and response programs.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated involvement in the successful development and management of emergency preparedness and response programs,
• Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields with at least 12 years of relevant professional experience in related fields.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to produce precise and intelligible reports and office briefs in line with the requirements of the African Union.
• Able to operate in a multicultural environment
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible
• Pro-active and solutions oriented
• Knowledge of results-based management.

Core Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Building Partnership
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing:
• Drive for result
• Continuous Improvement Orientation.

Tenure of Appointment:

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• The Africa CDC is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 110,951.49  (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
21st March, 2025, 11h59 p.m. EAT.

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

Note

• 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 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, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.