Recruitment at African Union (AU)

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: Departmental Planning Officer (OSPD)

Req Id: 2808
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P3
Reports to: Head of Division – Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Division: PME
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Purpose of Job

• The African Union launched the Second Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the Agenda 2063. While at the same time the African Union Commission (AUC) is undergoing significant reforms to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and improve service delivery by institutionalizing Results Based Management were ongoing.
• Institutionalizing the RMB, OSPD led the development of the AU-wide Implementation Plan (2024 – 2028) which must be cascaded to several Organs and the Specialized Technical Offices. Over and above to AUC Plan that has to align to the internal portfolios.  Systematic institutionalization of RBM and appropriate delivery of the Strategy requires a departmental planner, experienced in planning of the respective guidance frameworks.
• OSPD therefore needs to recruit a departmental planning expert to facilitate transitioning the AU into Results Based Management, which requires effective coordination of a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
• Under the supervision of the Head of Division – Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division (P5) under the Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division. The Officer will also be responsible for periodic review and management of the AU frameworks, implementation of specified initiatives therein so as ensure the appropriate adoption of RBM, including recommendations for aligning leadership, organizational culture systems and processes.

Main Functions

• Coordinate and align the work of OSPD and internal demands for support on RBM.
• Manage information flow into OSPD interacting with stakeholders to ensure that commitments with either parties are timely met; including submission of reports.
• Conduct due diligence on all incoming and outgoing reports handled by the Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery (OSPD) to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency with AU frameworks in alignment with RBM, and alignment with organizational priorities. This includes verifying the quality and coherence of submissions, identifying gaps or discrepancies, and providing recommendations for improvement prior to onward transmission or finalization.
• Effectively manage and respond to ad hoc, high-impact issues, ensuring timely research and analysis to advise the Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery (OSPD) on critical business matters. Demonstrate the ability to navigate complex situations with high-level implications, providing strategic guidance that supports informed decision-making and mitigates risks to organizational objectives.
• Identify issues of duplication and propose areas of synergy among the respective AU departments and organs.
• Support design and management of the corporate strategic results framework and ensure it implemented, monitored and assessed.
• Ensure all components of the Operational Management Pillar as outlined in the RBM concept are functional, this includes recommending and re-engineering of key business processes.
• Ensure effective coordination of the RBM transition process across the AU and contribute to the development of the change management strategy to close the gap in AUC Departments/Organs, Member States, and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support assessment of the AU Readiness to improve RBM, including  Policy Organ structures, implementation of programmes and Projects in the  AU’s operational environment.
• Enhance the quality of programme management through development and maintenance of the alignment of reporting structures.
• Support processes of scorecard management and reporting, organizational alignment to ensure efficiency of the RBM framework.
• Prepare project progress reports on the implementation of on the pillars of the RBM framework.
• Collate or consolidate content in preparation for meetings, seminars, and workshops with relevant stakeholders institutionalizing RBM and other OSPD initiatives.
• Represent the perspective of the Director to effectively to effectively raise awareness on RBM and other reform processes across the AU organs and institutions.
• Perform any other relevant functions as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public / Business Administration, Project / Programme Management, Strategic Management or a related field with ten (10) years’ experience in providing executive secretariat support to senior or executive-level leadership, demonstrated provision of high-level advisory services, supporting complex strategic planning, programme coordination, and implementation oversight within an institutional or organizational context.

Or

• A Master’s Degree in Public / Business Administration, Project / Programme Management, Strategic Management or a related field, with seven (7)  years’ experience, as noted above.
• Of the above, the candidate to have least three (3) years of the above experience, accrued at a senior level, providing expert advisory services on corporate governance, administrative compliance, and secretariat support to high-level decision-making bodies.
• Professional Chartered Secretary certification is desirable.

Required Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment.
• Sound decision making.
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Presentation Skills.
• Ability to work across business units/geographies; cultural sensitivity.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or French in particular is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Accountability awareness and Compliance.
• Learning Orientation.
• Communicating with Impact.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Drive for Results.
• Continuous Improvement Focus.

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.

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.

Remuneration

• The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
22nd September 2025.

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 least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Executive Secretary (ACALAN)

Req Id: 2761
Location: Bamako, Mali
Contract Type: Regular
Reports to: Director, Social Development, Culture and Sports
Directorate/Department/Organ: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS)
Division: African Academy of Languages (ACALAN)
Number of Direct Reports: 6
Number of Indirect Reports: 4
Job Grade: P6
Number of Positions: 1

Purpose of Job

• Directs and manages the daily operations of ACALAN in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Office, those of the Department of HHS/Social Development, Culture and Sports Directorate’s overall goals.

Main Functions

• Designs and implements policies, programs and projects to achieve the Academy’s strategic objectives.
• Manages the work of the Academy, supervises direct reports and ensures timely delivery of the office’s goals through its deliverables, which are expressed through staff performance assessed in line with the respective policy and system.
• Designs strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;
• Ensures the delivery of the office’s annual targets in line with the directorate’s overall goals and ensures robust and timely monitoring and reporting;
• Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Units within the Office
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Regional Mechanisms (RMs) and relevant international organisations in designing and implementing strategies.
• Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Office;
• Maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member States and partner institutions in the execution of the Office’s mandate.
• Represents the organisation and communicates its position at conferences.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
• Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization;
• Manages risk within the Office and recommends mitigation strategies
• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at division level
• Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Initiate the preparation and formulation of appropriate programmes, policies and strategies related to the African Academy of Languages (ACALAN) at the continental level and in monitoring their implementation within Member States.
• Prepare programmes and budget proposals, project and funding proposals and relating to programmes of the Academy.
• Set direction for the Academy’s activities, plans, priorities, and workflows and facilitate communication and cooperation in the Academy and with other Divisions in the Directorate/Department.
• Monitor operational activities and programme implementation in terms of expenditure and substance and prepare progress reports with recommendations for corrective action to the Director when necessary. Ensure delivery of activities.
• Coordinate and monitor all aspects of ACALAN’s mandate and provide expertise, policy advice and technical leadership within the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS) and African Union Commission (AUC).
• Advocate for and sensitize Member States and other stakeholders on commitments of Heads of State and Government with regards to the core activities of ACALAN.
• Prepare and manage Ministerial Conferences and other meetings and activities including the preparation of documents and reports.
• Promote, coordinate and harmonize the activities and programmes of the sectors/units within the Office and with relevant directorates/departments of the Commission.
• Study and analyse problem situations and major trends and plan and harmonize related programmes and issues in Members States as well as global commitments in relation to programme areas within the Academy.
• Represent the Office in all meetings and activities related to ACALAN and report back on issues discussed and on action required; assist the Director in enhancing cooperation and collaboration with relevant departments of the Commission, Member States. UN Agencies, AU partners, specialized institutions and Nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s) and other relevant organizations.
• Promote African and International regional cooperation in collaboration with Member States, RECs and inter-governmental organizations, NGOs particularly in implementing decisions and AU Plans of Action.
• To ensure overall management of the Academy; including staffing issues, performance, quality assurance, and grievance.
• To prepare ACALAN’s budget, manage it and resource mobilize to secure additional funding for the implementation of programmes.
• To produce and submit periodic reports on activities including specific missions and progress reports on the implementation of various policy instruments and decisions to the ACALAN’s programming focus.
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must have at least a Master’s Degree in Linguistics, African Studies, Languages or any other relevant Social Science discipline.
• Candidates must have at least 14 (fourteen) years of progressively relevant working experience in Language Planning, or Politics of Language in Africa, of which at least 7 and 5 years should be at managerial and direct supervisory levels respectively.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership skills
• High level interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong strategic and planning skills
• Excellency communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Strong computer skills
• Planning, budgeting and organizational skills
• Strong program formulation and management skills, particularly those related to languages and their cultivation, preferably in the African Context.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in any other AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• .Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact.

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation.

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.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 61,023.00 (P6 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (52% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 22,968.00 (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 September 2025; 11: 59 P.M.

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 least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (OSPD)

Req Id: 2810
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: Principal Programme Management Officer – Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery (OSPD)
Division: PME
Number of Direct Reports:1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade:P3
Number of Positions:1

Purpose of Job

• The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, should be experienced in the design, management and implementation of a cross section of monitoring and evaluation systems to facilitate periodic monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the progress of implementation of the related programmes.
• This position shall fall under the supervision of the Principal Management Officer (P5) under the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division.
• The Officer will also be responsible for periodic review and management of the AU frameworks, implementation of specified initiatives therein so as ensure the appropriate adoption of RBM, including recommendations for aligning leadership, organizational culture systems and processes.

Main Functions

• Lead the periodic review and continuous improvement of the AU’s monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure their relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead the design and development of overall  key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Strategic initiatives.
• Support departments in developing and managing the institutional monitoring and evaluation framework document
• Management of the projects and programme results framework and ensure it implemented, monitored and assessed
• Ensure all components of the Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks as outlined in the RBM concept are functional, this includes recommending and re-engineering of key business processes
• Provide expert advice on lessons learnt for implementing programmes and projects within the African Union institutions
• Ensure effective coordination of the RBM transition process across the AU and contribute to the development of the change management strategy to close the gap in AUC Departments/Organs, Member States, and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Enhance the quality of programme management through development and maintenance of accountability and learning quality assurance systems
• Provide expert recommendations to senior leadership on aligning organizational leadership, culture, systems, and processes with RBM objectives to enhance overall performance and accountability, through the use of M&E methodologies.
• Lead the function of program/project tracking and evaluation with a focus on components of results-based management and impact measurement.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of M&E data and reports, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
• Ensure that project progress reports on programme implementation are prepared on time and well archived.
• Facilitate oversight of capacity building and technical support for AU staff and stakeholders to strengthen M&E practices and RBM understanding.
• Ensure M&E preparedness for internal and external meetings, seminars, and workshops with relevant stakeholders institutionalizing the RBM program and other OSPD initiatives.
• Perform any other relevant functions as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Project/Programme Management field, with 10 years experience in monitoring and evaluation, data driven project management, or related fields.

Or

• A Master’s Degree in  Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Project/Programme Management field, with seven (7) years experience noted above.
• From which three (3) years should be at supervisory level in leading and managing M&E teams or units.
• Experience designing and implementing M&E frameworks and systems for projects/programs.
• Experience managing the full M&E cycle: data collection, analysis, validation, reporting, and learning.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders at different levels (donors, government, partners, beneficiaries).
• Seasoned knowledge of M&E methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience in developing and applying indicators, baselines, and targets aligned with organizational and donor requirements.

Required Skills:

• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Sound decision making
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across business units/geographies; awareness of embracing workplace diversity and inclusion within an international organizational context.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in another AU language and or French in particular is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• .Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Focus.

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.

Remuneration

• The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
22nd September 2025; 11: 59 P.M.

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

Note

• 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 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Administration and Finance Assistant

Req Id: 2759
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3 Years
Job Grade:  GSA5
Directorate: Finance
Division : ESTI_STRC
Reports to: Finance Officer

Purpose of Job

• To support the provision of financial, accounting, administrative and treasury services to support AU operations.

Main Functions

• Contribute to the implementation of programmes derived from the unit’s strategic plan.
• Ensure effective coordination and execution of activities at various levels.
• Collaborate with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other partners.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and work plans related to the unit’s functions.
• Contribute to the development of a resource mobilization strategy.
•  Participate in the management of staff under supervision, including performance evaluations.
• Assists complex analyses and produce accurate and timely reports.
• Maintain coordination with other departments of the Commission.
• Participate in the development of strategies, policies, programmes, and plans.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure the reliability of accounting, reporting, and internal control systems.
• Prepare financial management reports to monitor budget execution.
• Ensure compliance with the financial reporting calendar and timely submission of reports.
• Provide advice to ensure compliance with AU financial rules.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor open accounting items.
• Ensure compliance with financial internal controls and regulations.
• Prepare monthly and annual account closures and submit reports to management.
• Support the preparation of donor financial reports.
• Assist with annual financial statements and respond to audit requests.
• Promote best management practices, transparency, and accountability.
• Supervise the accounting team where applicable.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and receivable.
• Use financial information systems based on international accounting standards.
• Respond to stakeholders’ financial inquiries.
• Produce regular financial reports and monitor expenses and transactions.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting, Finance or Commerce or related field with three (3) years of relevant professional work experience in the areas of finance, accounting, financial management, budget.

Or

• A Bachelor’s degree in financial management, Accounting, Finance or Commerce or related field with two (2) years of relevant professional work experience in the areas of finance, accounting, financial management, budget.

Required Skills:

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

Leadership Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Developing Others
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• Communicating with Influence
• Learning Orientation

Functional Competencies:

• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Continuous Improvement Orientation
• Trouble shooting
• Task Focused

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

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.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44 (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
22nd September 2025; 9:00 AM.

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

Note

• Candidates complete their profile using the African Union CV template, which is mandatory
  • Download English CV here
  • Download French CV here
• Candidates should fill out the CV correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of their profile.
• 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 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Secretary

Req Id: 2758
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3 Years
Job Grade:  GSA4
Directorate / Department: Education, Science, Technology & Innovation
Reports to: Executive Director

Purpose of Job

• To provide secretarial and clerical support services to the assigned supervisor or Department for its effective functioning.

Main Functions

• Provides timely operational support
• Implements operational activities as scheduled and report.
• Assists in the follow up on logistical arrangements, activity implementation and provision of updates..
• Liaises effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follows up meeting decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
• Prepares routine office communication and assists in compiling data and information for reporting purposes.
• Assists in the creation, improvement and maintenance of record and retrieval systems
• Follows up on provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials.

Specific Responsibilities

• Types and proof reads documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, etc as may be required by assigned supervisors;
• Drafts responses to routine correspondences for the signature of the supervisors;
• Receives guests/visitors/staff and provides them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
• Maintains a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences and documents;
• Answers and screens telephone calls/E-mail messages and ensures follow up with supervisors and partners;
• Keeps an up to date diary of appointments for supervisors and other senior staff of the division;
• Keeps equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
• Provides day to day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Department / Division / Units
• Performs reception services where required
• Performs any other relevant duty/responsibility assigned

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies with 3 years of relevant secretarial experience in a Government, public sector or international organization
• Candidates who are holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies are required to have 2 years of relevant secretarial experience in a Government, public sector or international organization;
• Typing Speed: 50 words per minutes

Required Skills:

• Good computer skills, including excellent word processing, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications experience in using programmes such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic or Spanish) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Developing others…
• Flexibility
• Risk Awareness and Compliance

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration;
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating Clearly

Functional Competencies:

• Trouble shooting;
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Task Focused;
• Continuous Improvement Awareness;

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

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.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 12,834.00 (GSA4 Step 1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.00 (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
22nd September 2025; 9:00 AM.

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

Note

• Candidates complete their profile using the African Union CV template, which is mandatory
  • Download English CV here
  • Download French CV here
• Candidates should fill out the CV correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of their profile.
• 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 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia.

Job Title: Executive Secretary (ACALAN)

Req Id: 2761
Location: Bamako, Mali
Contract Type: Regular
Reports to: Director, Social Development, Culture and Sports
Directorate/Department/Organ: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS)
Division: African Academy of Languages (ACALAN)
Number of Direct Reports: 6
Number of Indirect Reports: 4
Job Grade: P6
Number of Positions: 1

Purpose of Job

• Directs and manages the daily operations of ACALAN in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Office, those of the Department of HHS/Social Development, Culture and Sports Directorate’s overall goals.

Main Functions

• Designs and implements policies, programs and projects to achieve the Academy’s strategic objectives.
• Manages the work of the Academy, supervises direct reports and ensures timely delivery of the office’s goals through its deliverables, which are expressed through staff performance assessed in line with the respective policy and system.
• Designs strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;
• Ensures the delivery of the office’s annual targets in line with the directorate’s overall goals and ensures robust and timely monitoring and reporting;
• Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Units within the Office
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Regional Mechanisms (RMs) and relevant international organisations in designing and implementing strategies.
• Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Office;
• Maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member States and partner institutions in the execution of the Office’s mandate.
• Represents the organisation and communicates its position at conferences.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
• Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization;
• Manages risk within the Office and recommends mitigation strategies
• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at division level
• Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Initiate the preparation and formulation of appropriate programmes, policies and strategies related to the African Academy of Languages (ACALAN) at the continental level and in monitoring their implementation within Member States.
• Prepare programmes and budget proposals, project and funding proposals and relating to programmes of the Academy.
• Set direction for the Academy’s activities, plans, priorities, and workflows and facilitate communication and cooperation in the Academy and with other Divisions in the Directorate/Department.
• Monitor operational activities and programme implementation in terms of expenditure and substance and prepare progress reports with recommendations for corrective action to the Director when necessary. Ensure delivery of activities.
• Coordinate and monitor all aspects of ACALAN’s mandate and provide expertise, policy advice and technical leadership within the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS) and African Union Commission (AUC).
• Advocate for and sensitize Member States and other stakeholders on commitments of Heads of State and Government with regards to the core activities of ACALAN.
• Prepare and manage Ministerial Conferences and other meetings and activities including the preparation of documents and reports.
• Promote, coordinate and harmonize the activities and programmes of the sectors/units within the Office and with relevant directorates/departments of the Commission.
• Study and analyse problem situations and major trends and plan and harmonize related programmes and issues in Members States as well as global commitments in relation to programme areas within the Academy.
• Represent the Office in all meetings and activities related to ACALAN and report back on issues discussed and on action required; assist the Director in enhancing cooperation and collaboration with relevant departments of the Commission, Member States. UN Agencies, AU partners, specialized institutions and Nongovernmental organizations (NGO’s) and other relevant organizations.
• Promote African and International regional cooperation in collaboration with Member States, RECs and inter-governmental organizations, NGOs particularly in implementing decisions and AU Plans of Action.
• To ensure overall management of the Academy; including staffing issues, performance, quality assurance, and grievance.
• To prepare ACALAN’s budget, manage it and resource mobilize to secure additional funding for the implementation of programmes.
• To produce and submit periodic reports on activities including specific missions and progress reports on the implementation of various policy instruments and decisions to the ACALAN’s programming focus.
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Candidates must have at least a Master’s Degree in Linguistics, African Studies, Languages or any other relevant Social Science discipline.
• Candidates must have at least 14 (fourteen) years of progressively relevant working experience in Language Planning, or Politics of Language in Africa, of which at least 7 and 5 years should be at managerial and direct supervisory levels respectively.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership skills
• High level interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong strategic and planning skills
• Excellency communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Strong computer skills
• Planning, budgeting and organizational skills
• Strong program formulation and management skills, particularly those related to languages and their cultivation, preferably in the African Context.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required, fluency in any other AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• .Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact.

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation.

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.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 61,023.00 (P6 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (52% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 22,968.00 (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 September 2025; 11: 59 P.M.

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 least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Head of Integration & Trade Division

Req Id: 2764
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Regular
Reports to: Director of Economic Development, Integration and Trade
Directorate/Department/Organ: Economic Development, Integration and Trade
Division: Integration and Trade
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 5
Job Grade: P5
Number of Positions: 1

Purpose of Job

• To provide technical leadership for the effective and efficient management of the integration and Trade division of the AU.

Main Functions

• Supervises staff of the division with regard to organisation and performance evaluation;
• Leads the design of strategies and policies consistent with the Directorates goals in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area;
• Contributes to the development of the directorates business continuity plan and ensures the  implementation at division level;
• Ensures the appropriate risk management and mitigation strategies for the division;
• Leads the design and plans policy programs to achieve the required strategies;
• Develops new and expand on existing activities as components of the strategies and policies;
• Ensures the division makes inputs into policy formulation in line with integration and trade strategies of the AU.
• Ensures the preparation of the annual action plan and its corresponding resources for the division.
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;
• Represents the organisation and explain its position at conferences. Mobilise funding from all donors to use to execute strategies and activities;
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitors budget execution at division level.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the implementation of the African integration agenda including attending/organising technical Coordination Committee meetings of the AUC and RECs for the preparation of the Coordination Summit meeting of Heads of States and Government;
• Coordinates the initiation and formulation of policies, programmes and projects aimed at promoting African integration process as well as trade and market integration among African Member States;
• Coordinates and supervises the preparation of technical reports and research papers on current global issues and their potential implications on trade patterns and African integration process, in particular, working closely with AU Member States, RECs and other key partner institutions;
• Leads the formulation and management of key policies and programmes of economic analysis and those aimed at enhancing continental and regional integration in line with  ACFTA and AU Agenda 2063 in close collaboration with Member States and RECs;
• Coordinates the identification of new and emerging international trade issues,  regarding Member States, RECs, UNECA, WTO, UNCTAD, AfDB as well as other key stakeholders;
• Liaises with Research and Policy Division to organize meetings for  Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration as well as activities of the F-15 Ministers in close collaboration with the Director of Finance;
• Leads the preparation and dissemination of the AU Flagship publications and policy papers on regional integration and trade, Status of Regional Integration, African Integration and Development Journal; Integration bulletin and continental Integration booklet;
• Supervises staff economists undertaking technical reports in areas of regional integration and trade;
• Supervises all economic studies and analyses on regional integration and trade matters;
• Coordinates the preparation of speeches and regular briefs for senior staff and makes presentations on economic issues for specialist or non-specialist audiences on regional integration and trade;
• Provides policy advice, strong intellectual guidance and direction on issues of sustainable structural economic transformation and  development;
• Coordinates  programmes designed to  help accelerate the region’s integration with global value chains;
• Oversees the progress of implementation of activities of the Division;
• Performs any other related assignment as may be assigned by the Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance,  International Business, Public Administration, Monetary Economics or any closely related  field with twelve (12) years of relevant  work experience of which a minimum of seven(7)  years at managerial and 5 years at supervisory level.

Required Skills:

• 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 Identify key strategic opportunities and risks
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic); fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Risk Management
• Change Management
• Developing Organisational Capability.

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Effective Communication
• Fosters Accountability Culture
• .Learning Orientation.

Functional Competencies:

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

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.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (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 September 2025; 11: 59 P.M.

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 least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Head of Accounting Division

Req Id: 2766
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Regular
Reports to: Director PBFA
Directorate/Department: Finance
Division: Accounting
Number of Direct Reports: 2
Number of Indirect Reports: 15
Number of Positions: 1
Job Grade: P5

Purpose of Job

• Directs and manages the daily operations of the Accounting Division in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the directorate and the AU’s overall goals.

Main Functions

• Designs and implements policies, programs and projects to achieve the directorate’s strategic objectives.
• Manages and supervises employees within the division, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation;
• Designs policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;
• Ensures the delivery of the division’s annual targets in line with the directorate’s overall goals and ensures robust and timely monitoring and reporting;
• Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Units within the Division
• Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system;
• Engages stakeholders within Members States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Regional Mechanisms(RMs) and relevant international organisations in designing and implementing strategies.
• Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Division;
• Maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member States and partner institutions in the execution of the Division’s mandate.
• Represents the organisation and communicates its position at conferences.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
• Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization;
• Manages risk within the division and recommends mitigation strategies
• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at division level
• Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the effective planning and coordination of  both the  internal and external audits and ensure proper application of the Financial Rules and Regulations of the African Union;
• Supervises and manages the general accounting activities, establishment of effective internal controls while ensuring statutory compliance in all accounting initiatives;
• Leads end-of-period accounting closure activities and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts;
• Plays a leading role in creating and enhancing financial policies and procedures across the accounting department as well as the wider Finance department.
• Ensures that there is consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business’s overall goals and objectives;
• Engages stakeholders within Member States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;
• Manages compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) of the complete financial reporting function of the Organization including a number of different and diverse operations and interrelated accounts of the financial system;
• Monitors changes in regulatory framework of Accounting and initiate relevant updates to the IPSAS Policy Framework, AU Financial Rules and Regulations, Administrative Instructions, Circulars and to the Accounting Manual;
• Represents the Director as financial advisor to relevant Sub-Committees of the Permanent Representatives of Member States and advise Policy Organs on matters of financial policy implications and service delivery issues;
• Supervises end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts;
• Prepares annual financial report/statements of African Union Commission and African Union;
• Oversight duty over the finance unit of Organs, Pan African Universities, regional and representational offices and specialized offices;
• Produces monthly management report and any adhoc report as requested;
• Ensures timely reconciliation of bank accounts, payables and receivables & settlement of Travel and Imprest Accounts;
• Coordinates internal and external auditors for audit of the AU Financial Reports and records and ensures implementation of audit recommendations;
• Ensures proper maintenance of Chart of Accounts, Master Ledger and GLs;
• Provides advice, financial interpretations and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to AU Financial Rules and Regulations (FRR) and IPSAS.,
• Custodian of documentation of all financial books and records.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business management/Administration or related field with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience, seven (7) years should have been served at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level;
• Membership of an internationally recognized professional accounting body such. as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA is mandatory.

Required Skills:

• 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 working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish), fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• 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 and Information Sharing
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation.

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.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 50,746.00 (P5 Step 1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 26,208.00 (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 September 2025; 11: 59 P.M.

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 least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Economist

Req Id: 2812
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Job Grade: P2
Reports to: Permanent Representative
Division: AU Permanent Mission in Brussels
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Under the overall guidance of the Permanent Representative, the Economic Officer will provide support and advice on key economic issues relating to the AU-EU Partnership (Trade, economic integration, private sector investment, sustainable financing etc.) in line with the priorities enshrined in AU Agenda 2063 as well as all economic issues with the OACPS Secretariat.

Main Functions

• Provide support in following up on the activities of the Permanent Mission, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
• Suggest new and expand on existing policy areas for planned research and assist in gathering and data analysis.
• Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support in preparation and development reports, budget and work programmes related to the respective areas and the functioning of the Division.
• Participate in OACPS meetings relating to Economic Development and Trade Partnerships.
• Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes.

Specific Responsibilities
The Economist will be responsible for the following duties:
Monitor the Coherence of the EU Policy vis-à-vis the AU-EU Cooperation:

• Monitor and analyse EU Policy initiatives regarding economic development and international cooperation and prepare written analyses and briefing notes.
• Follow up the implementation of AU-EU resolutions on economic issues and assist in the monitoring and evaluation with a focus on trade, regional integration and sustainable financing.
• Provide substantive support for the preparation of AU-EU Coordination meetings (College-to-College, Steering Committee and AU-EU Ministerial Meetings).
• Whenever required, draft briefing and background notes, reports, and other documents relating to economic issues and the AU-EU Cooperation.

Support the Coordination of the Group of African Ambassadors in Brussels (GAAB):

• Plan, organize and provide substantial servicing of Ad hoc Group meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops at the level of the GAAB on selected economic issues.
• Facilitate coordination and dialogue between the GAAB and the Subcommittee on Multilateral cooperation of the PRC with regards to EU Economic Cooperation
• Promote, facilitate and support the participation of the GAAB and RECs in relevant events/ Forums on economic and financial issues in Brussels.

Maximizing the AU Visibility and Efficiency:

• Act as Focal Point for the participation of the Permanent Mission in external meetings on economic fields with a view to promoting Agenda 2063 and relevant AU programmes and decisions.
• Support the preparation, the coordination and the implementation of the Mission’s Programme Budget and assist in the consolidation of the reports as well as take lead in program budget preparation and audit response and validation of responses on issues relating to the program budgets execution.
• Take the lead in the organization of events on the AU Theme of the Year relating to economic issues.
• Support the Permanent Representative in preparation of Annual reports to Chairperson.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Economics, International Business and Trade, Finance or related fields with 5 (five) years relevant work experience.

Or

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Economics, International Trade, Finance or related fields with 2 years relevant work experience.

Required Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work and build relationship in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent drafting and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively use office applications and data presentation/analysis tools,.
• Ability to work across business units / geographies; cultural sensitive environment.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.
• Be detail oriented with excellent organisational and coordination skills.

Leadership Competencies:

• Change Management.
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Accountability awareness and Compliance.
• Learning Orientation.
• Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving.
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing.
• Drive for Results.
• Continuous Improvement Focus.

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.

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.

Remuneration

• Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (54% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  23,184.00 (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
22nd September 2025.

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 least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia
• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.