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 Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).
The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid, promote unity and solidarity among African States, coordinate and intensify cooperation for development, safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and promote international cooperation.
Individuals interested in the job opportunities at the African Union should review the job details, requirements, and application process outlined below.
- Vaccine Manufacturing Specialist (AfCDC)
- Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
- The Partnership for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) was established by the African Union in 2021, under the Africa Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) to deliver on the goal of enabling the Africa vaccine manufacturing industry to increase its capacity to meet local demand from its current level of 1% to 60% by 2040.
- To do this, the PAVM will support partnerships in the creation of an environment fully conducive to the emergence of a thriving private sector manufacturing base.
- It will also steward a continental strategy that efficiently maintains both scale and cost- competitiveness and avoids vaccine nationalism when future demand surges emerge on the continent.
- The continental strategy was developed and published as the PAVM Framework for Action (FFA), laying out the key interventions required across 8 bold programs.
- The PAVM will identify the enablers, or absences and shortcomings thereof, of this conducive environment across the continent.
- It will outline possible remedies – whether the expansion of existing programs and initiatives or the provision of new solutions – and set out how to implement them over the next 20 years through the activities of both members and non-member stakeholders. It will play the role of convener, orchestrator, and advocate.
- The PAVM taskforce defined 8 bold programs to support the vaccine manufacturing ecosystem and continental strategy this include regulatory strengthening, market design and demand certainty, access to finance, tech and IP, infrastructure, Research & Development hubs, and talent development. At the 37th African Union Assembly, in February 2024, the mandate of Africa CDC was expanded to include the manufacturing therapeutics, and diagnostics, and other health products.
- Thus, PAVM has transitioned into Platform for Harmonized African Health products Manufacturing (PHAHM).
- Africa CDC is seeking to recruit a Vaccine Manufacturing Specialist to support the work on developing and implementing a strategic approach to support vaccine manufacturing in Africa.
Main Functions
This job involves the following main functions that are generally applicable for this category:
- Provide technical expertise on vaccine or pharmaceuticals manufacturing in the areas of technology transfer & intellectual property, regulatory, R&D and manufacturing talent development.
- Ensure that the PHAHM activities are implemented in a coordinated manner across the different PAVM Bold Programmes.
- Ensure smooth coordination of PHAHM activities with other Africa CDC divisions, where relevant (ex: with Research and Development team)
- Facilitate the coordination of partners and stakeholders across Bold Programmes.
- Support the work of the Talent Development bold program.
Specific Responsibilities
Facilitate programme management, especially by ensuring that the operational plans of bold programmes are linked and contribute to achieving interim milestones and objectives.
Report on implementation progress to PHAHM leadership and stakeholders
Foster and take lead in activities related to coordinating PHAHM vaccine manufacturing activities on the African continent.
Ensure that PHAHM activities are contributing to the overall Africa CDC’s agenda.
Provide technical advice to vaccine manufacturers, Member States and National Regulatory Authorities as needed.
Identify synergies and collaboration across PHAHM’s bold programs.
Review, evaluate papers, concepts and proposals related to vaccine manufacturing.
Provide training on manufacturing as needed.
Coordinate the drafting of key documents (e.g., presentations, technical design document, proposals, briefing notes, and progress monitoring) for internal and external meetings and publications.
Represent PHAHM and Africa CDC and the vision for local manufacturing at continental and international vaccine conferences and events, as needed.
Build and maintain effective relationships with members states, manufacturers, international organizations, and other partners, which will support the strategic and operational priorities of Africa CDC.
Build and maintain effective and action-oriented partnerships with the private sector, especially manufacturing companies, and donors.
Contribute to resource mobilization from donors, and partners for the implementation of PHAHM bold programs.
Identify best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to resource mobilization and partnerships.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Masters Degree in Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Sciences, or related field, and 10 years of relevant experience across areas of vaccine manufacturing, vaccine market analysis, technology transfers, regulatory frameworks, or any other relevant topic and OR Bachelor degree in Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Sciences, or related field, and 12 years of relevant experience across areas of vaccine manufacturing, vaccine market analysis, technology transfers, regulatory frameworks, or any other relevant topic
A Ph.D will be an added advantage.
Solid knowledge and understanding of the African manufacturing sector ecosystem.
Sound understanding of the health product manufacturing industry, including regulatory frameworks, technology transfers and talent development and market shaping.
Familiarity with fostering a network of regional entities to assist vaccine production.
Good knowledge of proactive multi-actor partnership building / coordination and knowledge management / sharing.
Excellent technical writing skills, and skills in translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for both technical and high-level audiences.
Demonstrated programme management skills.
High level of autonomy, self-motivation and strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with pragmatic approach.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills and ethical standards.
Excellent computer skills, including word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications, experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.
Required Skills:
Demonstrable experience in consulting and practical experience in vaccine manufacturing, biological manufacturing and or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in the development of policies, processes, technology transfers, regulatory frameworks, within the vaccine or pharmaceutical sector.
Coordination and management abilities and experience. Being pro-active and solutions- oriented with initiative to achieve desired outcomes.
Ability to apply effective leadership and interpersonal skills through use of strategic thinking, team and project leadership, decision-making skills and personnel development
Experience in talent development, training and workshop organization, organizational development and master a leadership culture.
Proven experience in presenting oral communication in international congresses, conferences, and seminars in the vaccine sector.
Work experience in the field in an African country is an asset.
Leadership Competencies:
Managing Risk
Change Management
Developing Others
Strategic Insight.
Core Competencies:
Building Relationship
Fosters Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence.
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation.
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.
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.
Application Closing Date
16th January, 2026; 11:59 PM EAT.
Kofi Annan Fellow – Global Health Leadership (Cohort 6)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
Category: NGO Jobs
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Description:
The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership is designed to support aspirational public health leaders across Africa in acquiring advanced skills to strategize, manage, and guide public health programmes.
The Fellowship nurtures leaders capable of driving the new public health order for Africa and preparing the next generation of leaders.
With over 84 graduates from 34 countries and 25 current Fellows from 17 nations, the fellowship has produced leaders who are shaping health governance, forging transnational partnerships, writing influential works, and advancing public health reforms across the continent.
Some alumni have replicated the programme within their institutions or risen to senior leadership roles, including cabinet-level appointments.
Cohort 6 encourages applicants from all regions of Africa, with particular focus on experts in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Public Mental Health, as well as senior professionals working in government ministries and National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs). The next cohort begins in June 2026.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
Hold a postgraduate degree in a public-health-related field, including but not limited to: One Health, human medicine, health economics, finance, health policy, animal health, sexual and reproductive health, or environmental health.
Be a citizen of an African Union Member State.
Have at least 10 years of professional experience after completing a master’s degree.
Be in full-time employment in public health within a public or private institution in Africa.
Demonstrate a strong track record or clear potential for impactful public health leadership that can improve health outcomes on the continent.
Submit all required application documents:
Employer support letter guaranteeing time release for the fellowship activities.
Two professional letters of recommendation.
A personal statement (max 400 words) addressing:
Leadership experience and professional accomplishments.
Vision for the future of public health leadership in Africa.
How the applicant will champion public health initiatives.
A leadership challenge project proposal (max 400 words) including:
Project title.
Description of the challenge (what it is, who is affected, and why it matters).
Proposed strategy and expected outcomes.
Selection is conducted by an independent committee of experts from the African Union Commission, Africa CDC, and global partners, ensuring equal opportunity and strong representation of women and under-represented groups.
Fellowship Benefits
Africa CDC covers all fellowship-related costs, including:
Travel
Daily allowances
Insurance during residential sessions
Learning materials and required digital tools.
Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.
Head of Division Strategic Planning, Resource Mobilization & Partnerships (AfCFTA)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
To provide strategic direction and leadership in managing the Division of Strategic Planning, Resource Mobilization & Partnerships in order to achieve the AfCFTA Secretariat’s strategic objectives and mandate.
Main Functions
Provide technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of the Division;
Facilitate the formulation and ensure execution of AfCFTA Secretariat overall strategy;
Ensure overall management of the Division’s personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force.
Facilitate the preparation of periodic programme performance reports and other relevant reports;
Coordinate the design and implementation of programme related capacity building initiatives;
Promote awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise;
Analyse and address problems arising from current approaches to strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation;
Develop and maintain regular working relations with top level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners;
Engage stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;
Mobilise funding from external stakeholders to execute AfCFTA Secretariat’s strategies and activities; and
Ensure creation of an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.
Specific Responsibilities
Coordinate the development, implementation and delivery of AfCFTA Secretariat’s long term and medium term strategic plan, consistent with the African Union Agenda 2063;
Foster institutionalization of Results oriented culture within the AfCFTA Secretariat;
Provide strategic guidance to the Directorates within the AfCFTA Secretariat and the formulation of the directorates action plans and budget;
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the strategy across the AfCFTA Secretariat;
Produce the required periodic reports of the activities of the AfCFTA Secretariat and ensure that agreed deadlines for these reports are strictly adhered to;
Manage the Division’s staff performance in accordance with rules and regulations of the African Union.
Manage risk within the division and recommend mitigation strategies;
Build continental and global partnerships relevant to AfCFTA Secretariat’s mandate;
Contribute to the overall work of the AfCFTA Secretariat by playing an effective role in the Senior Management Team;
Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation tool on AfCFTA implementation by State Parties;
Ensure the preparation of mid-year and annual reports on the status of the implementation of AfCFTA within the Secretariat, Regional Economic Communities and State Parties;
Facilitate the mid and end-term evaluation the AfCFTA strategic plan;
Lead in the consultancy and feasibility studies of AfCFTA Secretariat’s projects;
Attend technical and strategic meetings of the AfCFTA Secretariat; and
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or the Secretary-General.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
A University Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Project Management, Strategic Management or any related field of study with twelve (12) years of relevant progressively responsible work experience in Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation functions out of which seven (7) years should be at managerial level.
Membership of relevant professional body is an added advantage.
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;
Excellent IT skills;
Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines;
A high level of attention to detail; and
Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish and Swahili); fluency in another AU language(s) 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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 50,746.00 (P5 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.
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.
Application Closing Date
15th January, 2026.
Program Officer (AfCFTA)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
Category: NGO Jobs
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Description:
To provide technical support to the Private Sector Engagement Unit for the coordination of the various activities of the projects and programs in view of ensuring their successful implementation.
Main Functions
Conduct follow-up on the activities, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
Service meetings where issues of resource mobilization, capacity building, and programme management are discussed.
Suggest new and expand on existing policy areas for planned research.
Contribute in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective organisation use.
Provide support in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.
Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
Engage with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develops working relationships.
Support the promotion of the activities of the Private Sectors Engagement Unit including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
Provide support in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit.
Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders in relation to the activities of the Unit
Specific Responsibilities
Conduct follow-up on the activities related to the implementation of the work plan and other management initiatives in the Unit.
Provide support in preparing Monitoring and Evaluation reports of the Unit’s work plans and Annual program budgets.
Prepare narrative reports.
Draft project proposals to Partners and assist in the implementation of those proposals once approved.
Provide support to the Senior Advisor on the Private Sector Engagement in the day to day operation, including participating in the coordination of substantive and administrative activities and preparing annual work plans and budget submissions;
Participate in the implementation of major Private Sector Engagement initiatives, including the preparation of written outputs (Concept Notes, issues papers, background documents, sections of reports and studies, etc.)
Provide support in the organization of workshops, seminars, colloquium and meetings and prepare reports;
Contributes to the implementation, monitoring and coordination of Private Sector Engagement projects and program in collaboration with the various stakeholders;
Perform other duty that will be assigned by the supervisor.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Candidates must have a university Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, Projects/Program Management or a related field with two (2) years of experience in a specific area of economic development, including program design, implementation, monitoring and coordination.
Required Skills:
Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Ability to work independently to meet critical and competing deadlines (multi-tasking), to produce high-quality work in short timeframes;
Ability to analyse and research information
Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills;
Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of common computer applications and systems;
Excellent drafting, reporting, communication and presentation skills;
Strong program/project management skills;
Strong analytical skills;
Excellent planning and organising skills;
Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders; and
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Swahili). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Insight
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.
Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 77,425.50 (P1 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 59,850.19 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the AfCFTA Secretariat.
Tenure of Appointment:
The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1)/ two (2) year, of which the first six (6) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed up to two times based on positive performance assessment and subject to the availability of funds.
Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025; 11:59 PM UTC.
Chief Executive Officer (AUDA-NEPAD)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
The Chief Executive Officer (‘the CEO’) oversees the delivery of the core functions and key set objectives of the African Union Development Agency- the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD).
In this regard, the CEO executes the mandate stipulated in the Statute of AUDA-NEPAD as well as any other tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the Head of States and Government Orientation Committee of AUDA-NEPAD.
The CEO in executing its mandate shall, respect and adhere to the Statute of AUDA- NEPAD and other applicable administrative and operational rules and regulations of the African Union.
The AUDA-NEPAD mandate as stated in the Statute document is as follows:
Coordinate and execute priority regional and continental projects to promote regional integration towards the accelerated realization of Agenda 2063; and
Strengthen capacity of Member States and regional bodies in key identified areas, advance knowledge- based advisory support and undertake the full range of resource mobilization.
The Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD shall be responsible for the provisions of the implementation of the strategic priorities of the Agency as stated in the AUDA-NEPAD Statute. He/she is responsible for the effective management of the relationship of the Agency with other AU Organs and Institutions.
Main Functions
The main functions and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) are deriving from the Organization’s mandate as approved by the AU Assembly of Heads of States and Government. The CEO of AUDA-NEPAD shall:
Encourages and facilitates creativity, the generation of perspectives allowing the incubation of innovative programmes in various fields, including technology, research and development, knowledge management, and data analytics;
Establishes and leads a comprehensive course of action allowing the provision of technical and implementation support to RECs and Member States in the development and execution of priority projects and programmes;
Lead the development, creation and management of flexible financial fund models to support Member States to implement their development agendas and Agenda 2063;
Provide support to Member States and RECs to strengthen capacity in key areas such as, food and nutrition, energy, water, infrastructure, information and communication technology and digital economy, natural resource governance, climate change and institutional and human capital development and innovation;
Provide advisory support in the setting up and application of norms and standards in thematic priorities of the AU to accelerate regional integration;
Provide technical backstopping to the AU in implementing policy recommendations at the continental, regional and national levels;
Monitor and assess Africa’s development trends and progress with the view to achieve key continental and global goals for the purpose of technical reporting;
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of continental development frameworks as stipulated in Agenda 2063;
Undertake, apply and disseminate research on policy development support for Member States;
Coordinate, facilitate and promote cooperation with Africa’s strategic partners and stakeholders for effective resource mobilization
Coordinate and facilitate partnership with the African academia;
Foster the cooperation in Africa with the private sector; and
Coordinate between AU Specialized Agencies, Organs and other institutions to create an enabling and supportive environment for the achievement of the goals and priorities of Agenda 2063.
Specific Responsibilities
Engage in initiation, development, management and maintenance of relations with internal and external Partners
Lead the development and implementation of strategies to engage with AUDA-NEPAD partners in the region and internationally as stated by the organization’s Statutes and rules of Procedures;
Ensure the development and management of effective partnership aimed at supporting the regional structures such as the Regional Economic Communities and other regional mechanisms;
Ensure that the relationship with partners remains one in which Africans lead their own processes of change and development;
Lead and manage forums established to engage with partners, as delegated by and in consultation with the Steering Committee, the HSGOC and the AUC for the benefit of the continent and its structures;
Ensure that relations with partners leads to concrete support of African initiatives based on the Agenda 2063;
Lead and manage the relations with multilateral organizations such as the UN, World Bank, IMF, WTO, etc., thus providing a single platform for engagement with these agencies;
Provide strategic thoughts and leadership on behalf of African Union to support the coordination of the relations with continental strategic partners, through creation of a single platform for engagement;
Provide oversight and leadership to the administration of the AUDA-NEPAD; lead and provide strategic direction to the AUDA-NEPAD administration including financial matters and human resources management;
Lead and direct the provision of effective financial management systems and organizational accountability in accordance with the African Union Financial Rules and Regulations, the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules and the African Union Procurement Manual;
Lead and direct the AUDA-NEPAD team performance management against individual performance in line with the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules;
Lead and direct the provision of Human Resources Management systems, foster the maintenance of a healthy and conducive work environment for staff;
Ensure compliance with the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules in the establishment of an effective human resource management system with the aim of creating a motivated work force;
Lead and direct the development and implementation of effective and efficient organizational culture, systems and best practices.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
The candidate is required to have at least an Advanced/Post‑graduate Degree or a Master’s Degree in Economics, International Cooperation, Engineering, Development Studies, or related/equivalent disciplines.
Qualification(s) in advanced executive development programmes or related fields shall be an added advantage.
The candidate must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of senior managerial experience leading and managing institutions or organizations comparable in scale and complexity to public‑sector or development bodies at regional or international level, demonstrating strategic leadership, organizational management, and oversight of multi‑disciplinary teams (experience as an accounting/controlling officer is an added advantage).
Proven track record in conducting and leading business in highly politicized environments, with the ability to travel internationally and nationally.
Demonstrated experience in delivering and leading the implementation of large programmes and projects.
Substantial and proven experience working at a very senior decision‑making level within the public sector or similar institutions, regional organizations/institutions, international institutions, and civil society organizations.
Extensive experience leading and managing development programmes or institutional projects in Africa, including mobilizing support and resources for the design of initiatives, development of policies, implementation of strategies, and effective accountability for resources utilized.
Extensive experience and a proven record in the above areas may be accepted in lieu of an advanced University Degree/Master’s, for example in international and regional finance institutions, finance ministries, or other development and finance‑related institutions.
Required Skills:
Demonstrate strong leadership and management experience, excellent organizational human and financial management skills, very good interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Excellent communication skills and ability to Interact with a variety of stakeholders including, at a high level and excellent report writing and reporting skills to diverse audiences and at various levels;
Excellent strategic visioning, planning, Implementation, monitoring and evaluations and reporting skills;
Demonstrated record of setting clear standards for accountability, probity, value for money and risk management and zero tolerance to fraud and corruption; for ensuring sound and transparent financial management; and delivering continuous improvement, impact, efficiency and effectiveness;
Demonstrated intellectual leadership, creativity and proven ability to propose new ideas and lead on new ways of working across silos in a complementary and synergistic way for a prosperous and peaceful Africa;
Proven track record of change management and accomplishments at the regional, national or international level with strong resource mobilization, political and diplomatic skills;
Good grounding on regional and international policy frameworks and strategies on the African developmental agenda and specifically Agenda 2063 and the SDGs;
Working knowledge of research, policy development and analysis, programmes development and management, and project management.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Focus
Developing Organizational Capability
Change Leadership
Strategic Risk Management
Core Competencies:
Building Partnership
Drives Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge Sharing
Drive for Result
Fosters Innovation.
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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 143,306.00 (SP3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 27,290.88 (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.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be for a period of 4 years renewable only once as per the Statute of AUDA-NEPAD.
Application Closing Date
14th January, 2026; 11:59 PM EAT.
Director, Social Development, Culture and Sports
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
To provide strategic leadership in planning, developing, and implementing strategic policies of the Directorate while promoting inter- directorate/department collaboration.
Main Functions
Develops and maintains operating rules and procedures.
Provides technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of all Divisions within the department/directorate.
Manages the work of the Department/Directorate and supervise direct reports to ensure their effective performance as per organization’s performance management policy and system.
Leads the directorate/department and ensure effective management of personnel, budget, performance, quality, employee’s relations matters, and training in conformity with relevant organization’s applicable rules and procedures.
Determines, develops and executes the overall strategy for the department and ensure alignment with organizational overall strategy.
Designs and develops business continuity plan to address unforeseen circumstances.
Develops and oversees policy development and guidelines according to the organizations legal framework.
Designs policies consistent with the AU’s goal to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
Manages risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Prepares and oversees integrated programmes projects of overall activities of the organization.
Builds and maintains a strategic plan to form good working relations with another directorate/department.
Develops and maintains regular working relations with top level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners.
Organizes, coordination meetings between the organization and other relevant partners.
Prepares periodic financial and budget execution reports and other reports.
Oversees the collection of contributed funds to the organization.
Initiates and takes necessary actions to collect funds of and for the African Union as a whole.
Provides strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for the implementation of the programmes of the Department and ensure the departmental contribution to the overall AU Strategies and Vision.
Proposes training programmes relating to programme designing and coordination.
Promotes awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise.
Specific Responsibilities
Provides technical guidance and supervise the preparation and formulation of appropriate programs, policies and strategies related to Social Development, labour, employment, migration, Culture, Sport, drug control and crime prevention etc.at the continental level and follow up on their implementation.
Supervises the activities of the Specialized Agencies and Institutions of the African Union within the Department working in the areas of social development, labour, employment, sports, and culture.
Facilitates interactions with the other Director within African Union including the Agencies and Institutions in charge of migration,
Supervises the preparation and management of Ministerial Conferences and other relevant high-level meetings and engagements in the areas of the Directorate.
Develops and promotes a rights-based approach framework for each thematic programme of work within the Department.
Provides technical guidance in the analysis of problem situations and major trends, and harmonization of related development programmes and issues for the realization of an inclusive society where all human beings, including those in vulnerable situation- such as older persons, persons with disabilities including albinism, children, indigenous people- have an equal say and standing in Members States.
Provides quality assurance in the programmes by ensuring that they meet the overall objective of the Department.
Develops and maintains appropriate working relations with partners of the African Union, on social and development issues.
Supervises, guides, and delegates Heads of Divisions in their duties, ensuring departments policies and guidelines are clearly communicated while assessing, managing, and resolving problematic developments and situations.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master’s Degree in Sociology, Arts, Law, International studies, Public Administration or other related Human and Social Science studies.
A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in at least one of the following fields: social development, labour, employment, migration, culture, sport, drug control and crime prevention.
Eight (8) and five (5) out of the total 15 years of experience should have been obtained at managerial and supervisory levels respectively.
Required Skills:
Managerial skills
Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with top level stakeholders.
Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve program delivery.
Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability, and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development.
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Focus
Developing Organizational Capability
Change Leadership
Strategic Risk Management
Core Competencies:
Building Partnerships
Drives Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge Sharing
Drive for Results
Fosters Innovation.
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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 78,138.00 (D1 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.
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.
Application Closing Date
8th January, 2026; 11:59 PM EAT.
Accounts Assistant (ACERWC)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
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 located in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of Assistant Accountant at the Secretariat of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC/the Committee).
The ACERWC is a human rights organ of the AU with the mandate to promote and protect the rights and welfare of children in Africa.
The Committee was established by the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), by virtue of Article 32 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (The African Children’s Charter) to monitor the implementation of the Charter.
In view of the above background, the AU invites qualified and competent applicants who are citizens of Member States of the African Union with relevant skills, competencies and experiences to submit their applications for the position of Assistant Accountant at the Secretariat of the ACERWC based in Maseru, the Kingdom of Lesotho.
The Assistant Accountant shall provide required support on accounting, treasury and financial management functions within ACERWC.
Main Functions
Provide timely support in area of expertise
Assist in activity planning
Prepare operational work schedules and follow up implementation
Coordinate and/or engage in technical assistance in the area of expertise
Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of operational processes and systems
Prepare office communication and draft reports.
Handle communication at operational level and provide update
Assist in the compilation and maintenance of data and information for preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, activities etc
Specific Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of Financial Statements for audit
Assist in preparing Financial Reports and present for the supervisor’s consideration;
Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained accurately;
Ensure proper handling and timely preparation of accounting documents (memo received, DV, AV etc.)
Ensuring that all expenditures approved for payment have been provided in the approved budget;
Assists in the preparation of financial reports and assists in performance of various clerical duties;
Work on settlement of Imprest, travel claims and other advances for Partners funded programmes;
Take charge of 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
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;
Assist the SFO in providing 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;
Take 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;
Assist to maintain and generate accurate financial records, in line with the approved accounting standards, guidelines, AU Financial Rules and Regulations;
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; Provide administrative support in accordance with the terms of reference of the Organ;
Perform other tasks as required.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
A Diploma or Bachelor’s University Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized Institution with at least 3 (three) and two (2) years relevant work experience, preferably in an international organization setting.
Higher qualification/Bachelor Degree level academic education is preferred.
Professional accounting certification CPA, CIMA, ACCA preferred/desirable.
Work experience in SAP an added advantage
Required Skills:
IPSAS knowledge is an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and to work in a multicultural environment.
Excellent computer skills; Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, etc.
Good skills in planning and organization
Ability to work in team
Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). English and French are the working languages commonly used in the context of ACERWC. Knowledge of one more or several other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies:
Core Competencies:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability awareness and Compliance
Learning Orientation
Communicating Clearly
Functional Competencies:
Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge and information 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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5 Step 1) 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.
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.
Application Closing Date
26th December, 2025; 11:59 PM EAT.
Administrative Assistant (ACERWC)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
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 located in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. In seeking to achieve these objectives, the African Union invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for the post of Administrative Assistant at the Secretariat of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC/the Committee).
The ACERWC is a human rights organ of the AU with the mandate to promote and protect the rights and welfare of children in Africa.
The Committee was established by the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), by virtue of Article 32 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (The African Children’s Charter) to monitor the implementation of the Charter.
In view of the above background, the AU invites qualified and competent applicants who are citizens of Member States of the African Union with relevant skills, competencies and experiences to submit their applications for the position of Administrative Assistant at the Secretariat of the ACERWC based in Maseru, the Kingdom of Lesotho.
The Administrative Assistant shall provide required support on administrative, clerical and office management matters to the Office of the Deputy Secretary of ACERWC and the Organ at large and facilitate the smooth functioning of the ACERWC.
Main Functions
Provide timely operational and administrative support
Assist in activity planning
Prepare operational work schedules and follow up implementation
Coordinate and/or engage in technical assistance and/or logistical work
Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of operational processes and systems
Prepare office communication and draft reports.
Handle communication at operational level and provide update
Assist in the compilation and maintenance of data and information for preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, activities etc
Specific Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Executive Office and Units of the ACERWC;
Undertake all administrative matters relating to the organisation of meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences organized under ACERWC at large, including securing and arranging meeting venues, compiling participants’ invitations and confirmation of attendance, arranging participants’ travel, and other administrative arrangements;
Organise all travel related to the work of ACERWC including fact finding missions, follow up missions and similar activities which require travel arrangements;
Assist the Officers in the timely preparation of relevant papers and documents for meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences, and in the finalization of related reports;
Undertake administrative action related to the procurement of equipment and services including preparation of purchase orders, contracts for consultants, related payment requests, and monitoring and follow-up on such requests;
Liaise with partner agencies on relevant administrative and financial matters;
Draft and finalise correspondence, reports and documents and ensuring correctness of style and compliance with AU procedures and standards;
Organise both incoming and outgoing correspondence, including the establishment of a physical and electronic log/registry system and filing;
Manage correspondence for priority action, notification of deadlines and acting on routine matters;
Assist the office with the drafting of memorandum and letters
Arrange and maintain calendar of appointments and preparing travel plans for missions;
Maintain contact lists
Perform other tasks as required.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
A Diploma in Secretarial Science, Administration, Office Management or similar fields with at least three (3) years relevant work experience in a Government, private sector or international organisations;
OR
A Bachelor Degree in Secretarial Science, Administration, Office Management or similar / relevant fields of study, with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience in a Government, private sector or international organisations;
Higher academic qualification will be an added advantage.
Previous experience with an organization working on human rights issues, especially a child rights organization, at a regional, continental or international level, will be an added advantage.
Relevant exposure to the work of the ACERWC and the African Union will be an advantage.
Experience in diplomatic institutions as well as work exposure at international level and within international development agencies
Required Skills:
Proven ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports;
Attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure;
Very good planning and organisational skills
Excellent secretarial and office management skills;
Good communication, planning and negotiating skills;
Good knowledge of the workings of international organisations;
Capacity to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment;
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
Readiness to share information and knowledge at all times, drive for results and continuous improvement;
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and in a multi- cultural environment;
Readiness to work on flexible schedule
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
Adaptive, Patient, resilient and flexible
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Computer literacy and excellent ability to work using MS Word, MS
Excel and MS PowerPoint, etc. Knowledge and experience in additional computer office applications and working tools will be an advantage.
Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish).
English and French are the working languages commonly used in the context of ACERWC.
Knowledge of one more or several other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies:
Core Competencies:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability awareness and Compliance
Learning Orientation
Communicating Clearly
Functional Competencies:
Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge and information 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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5 Step 1) 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.
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.
Application Closing Date
24th December, 2025; 11:59 PM EAT.
Sergeant-at-Arms (PAP)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
The Serjeant-at-Arms is the chief law enforcement and security officer of the Parliament, responsible for maintaining order in the Plenary under the direction of the President.
The role includes overseeing security, the parliamentary estate, and performing ceremonial duties such as leading official processions, escorting dignitaries, and announcing Heads of State.
Main Functions
Ensures that Parliamentary Precinct Services serves the Members of Parliament, the people of Africa, visitors to the Parliament by protecting life and property; maintaining peace and order; providing functional accommodation and related services; providing transport services; and safeguarding the heritage and traditions of the Parliament.
Supports the work of Members of Parliament in the Chamber, Committees, Caucuses, and outside the Seat of the Parliament through active participation on the PAP’s Management Team, which sets out the broad short- and long-range directions and policies governing the administration of the Parliament.
Facilitates effective communication between the peoples of the continent and MPs in their various lines of business by providing the technical and administrative infrastructure for the PAP Parliamentary Press Gallery while ensuring that members of the Press properly observe the dignity and decorum appropriate to the House.
Controls the Use of the Parliamentary Estate and manages demonstrations. On the recommendation of the South African Police Service (SAPS), take whatever action may be necessary to enforce law and order.
Specific Responsibilities
Security Leadership and Operational Oversight:
Enforces security and order within the Chamber and across the Parliamentary precinct, ensuring the protection of Members, staff, dignitaries, and visitors.
Maintains a visible security presence during all Parliamentary sittings and intervenes promptly in cases of disorder, as directed by the Presiding Officer.
Develops, updates, and executes the Parliament-wide Security Plan, including contingency procedures, emergency evacuation protocols, and warden systems.
Conducts environmental scanning and ensures compliance with the Host Country Agreement, particularly regarding national security obligations and support services.
Infrastructure and Estate Management:
Oversees the planning, renovation, and maintenance of Parliament’s physical infrastructure to meet short- and long-term operational needs.
Supervises office allocation, refurbishment works, and the preservation of heritage assets in accordance with institutional priorities.
Manages transport services, accommodation logistics, and office facilities to ensure efficiency and functionality across the precinct.
Access Control and Circulation Management:
Regulates access for Members, staff, and visitors, ensuring safe and unobstructed movement throughout the Parliament grounds.
Allocates parking spaces and enforces on-site traffic regulations, in coordination with national law enforcement authorities (e.g., SAPS).
Supervises ushering and gallery services, maintaining decorum and controlled entry during public and ceremonial sessions.
Ceremonial and Protocol Duties:
Leads official processions during formal sessions and state ceremonies, carrying the Mace and escorting the President of the Pan-African Parliament.
Upholds the traditions, privileges, and institutional symbolism of Parliament by ensuring ceremonial protocol is respected and consistently applied.
Coordinates the reception and escort of high-level dignitaries and ensures the decorum of all official visits.
Strategic Risk and Emergency Management:
Identifies and mitigates operational risks across the Parliamentary estate, aligning interventions with best practices in safety and security.
Provides strategic guidance on crisis response, incident management, and infrastructure resilience, in line with AU and host country frameworks.
Administrative and Support Services Oversight:
Directs administrative services related to logistics, correspondence, and Members’ support facilities to ensure seamless Parliamentary operations.
Prepares reports, briefs, and recommendations on matters within the Office’s remit to advise the Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and President of Parliament.
Institutional Support:
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the President of Parliament, the Clerk, or the Deputy Clerk in charge of Finance, Administration, and Human Resources, to support institutional objectives and operational continuity.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
A Master’s Degree in Administration or in the Social Sciences and a professional qualification in Security, Military, Police or Law Enforcement, with at least seven (7) years of relevant work experience in National Parliament, Court or similar organization, the Military or Police Services of which at least three (3) years at a supervisory level in security management and administration. Experience with the operations of Parliament is an added advantage.
Or
Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields but with ten (10) years of relevant experience, at least three (3) of which should be at a supervisory level at National Parliament, Court or similar organization, the Military or the Police services. Experience with the operations of Parliament is an added advantage.
Required Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to assess complex situations, identify risks, and develop practical and effective solutions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively within multicultural and
interdisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, particularly when managing sensitive or confidential matters; consistently demonstrates integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Experience engaging with high-level officials, including senior diplomats, political figures, and international executives, with tact and protocol awareness.
Superior planning and organizational capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and deliver under pressure.
Leadership and delegation skills, including the ability to assign responsibilities effectively, foster
accountability, and support the development and performance of team members.
Excellent drafting and reporting skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and context-sensitive reports, memos, and policy briefs.
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, or Kiswahili) is required; fluency in another AU language is a strong asset.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Insight
Change Management
Managing Risk
Core Competencies:
Building Relationship
Accountable and Complies with Rules
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence
Functional Competencies:
Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation
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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68 (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.
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.
Application Closing Date
22nd December, 2025; 11:59 PM EAT.
Committee Clerk (PAP)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
To provide dedicated administrative and procedural support to the Committees and Caucuses of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), ensuring efficient planning, documentation, and execution of parliamentary activities.
The role contributes directly to the legislative and oversight functions of the institution by supporting the coordination of meetings, recording of proceedings, and accurate dissemination of information.
Through high-quality organizational and procedural assistance, the Committee Clerk helps strengthen parliamentary accountability, transparency, and service delivery across Africa.
Main Functions
Assists in planning the work of the Committee under the Chairperson and the members.
Consults appropriately and as necessary with supervisors to ensure the highest quality of advice is available to the Committees.
Provides equal and timely access to correspondence and information commissioned by the Committees to all their members.
Arranges for and attends meetings related to the proceedings of the Committees and their sub-committees.
Writes and certifies minutes of proceedings of the Committees.
Assists in the preparation of daily and weekly journals of events for the Parliament.
Contributes to preparing, editing, indexing, proofreading and publishing the Hansard, Parliamentary debates and texts.
Performs any other related duties that the Supervisor may assign.
Specific Responsibilities
Provides procedural advice and administrative support to specified Permanent and Ad- Hoc Committees, and Caucuses of the Pan African Parliament
Arranges for and attends meetings related to the proceedings of the Committees and their sub-committees.
Drafts agendas, programmes, and reports of meetings and work plans of the Committees.
Arranges for and attends meetings related to the proceedings of the Committees and their sub-committees.
Takes and finalizes minutes of committee proceedings in coordination with the Committee’s Bureau.
Transcribes proceedings accurately and submits timely to the supervisors and translators.
Assists in the preparation of daily and weekly journals of events for the Parliament. Prepares internal committee memos as required and corresponds with relevant parties on committee activities.
Prepares and facilitates the issuance of invitations to all relevant officials, personnel, resource persons and stakeholders on Committee and caucus meetings.
Prepares and issues relevant preparatory information for meetings in consultation with the Committee’s Bureau.
Maintains attendance and membership registers of committees and caucuses.
Facilitates logistical arrangements for committee and caucus missions.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Public Relations or related Social Science disciplines with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in a similar position in a Parliament.
Required Skills:
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Parliamentary procedures.
Sound drafting and reporting skills.
Good communication skills.
Good Planning and organizational skills.
Good Interpersonal skills.
Computer skill.
Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment
Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish or Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies:
Core Competencies:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability awareness and Compliance
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence
Functional Competencies:
Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge and information 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
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 25,523.00 (P1 Step 1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68 (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.
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.
Application Closing Date
22nd December, 2025; 11:59 PM EAT.
Cataloguer (PAP)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
To ensure timely, structured, and equitable access to high-quality information and knowledge resources that directly support the legislative, oversight, and representational functions of the Pan-African Parliament.
The Cataloguer plays a central role in organizing and curating physical and digital collections, aligning them with the strategic priorities of the Parliament and the African Union.
Through effective cataloguing, classification, indexing, and dissemination of resources, the role contributes to informed decision-making by Members of Parliament and enhances institutional memory, research capacity, and knowledge sharing across the PAP Secretariat and AU stakeholders.
Main Functions
Develops the workplan to guide in implementation of the agreed upon activities.
Searches, identifies, evaluates, and analyses the content and selects the information and knowledge resources.
Compiles and prepares lists of selected resources.
Liaises with Finance and Procurement on the acquisition selected resources
Processes the resources by accessioning, registration, cataloguing, classification, indexing, and storage of the information resources.
Reference and Circulation Services, circulates the resources by lending.
Information and Knowledge Sharing through Current Awareness Service (CAS), Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) and information repackaging for the Members.
Develops Research Library policies.
Ensures quality library work.
Specific Responsibilities
Collection Development and Acquisitions:
Support the identification and selection of information resources aligned with the themes of PAP Committees and AU priorities.
Assist in compiling acquisition lists based on internal consultations and catalogues.
Liaise with Procurement and Finance units for quotations and processing of purchase requests.
Receive and check incoming materials (purchased, subscribed, or donated), ensuring accuracy and basic quality.
Coordinate with internal teams to collect PAP documents and relevant reports for library integration.
Processing of Library Materials:
Perform preliminary processing of resources, including stamping, registering, and assigning accession numbers.
Assist in cataloguing and classifying resources using established library standards and tools.
Upload internal documents to the institutional repository and AU Knowledge Base.
Support indexing and abstracting of internal publications and non-commercial resources.
Reference and Circulation Services:
Facilitate the lending and return of library materials to Members and staff.
Maintain records of borrowed materials and usage statistics.
Organize and shelve resources for easy access.
Provide basic assistance to users and refer complex inquiries when necessary.
Participate in induction sessions for new staff and Members.
Information and Knowledge Sharing:
Share relevant updates through Current Awareness Services (CAS) and Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI).
Assist in preparing information summaries or packs upon user request.
Library Policies Support:
Contribute to the implementation of existing library policies related to access, borrowing, and resource use.
Provide input for updates to acquisition procedures under supervision
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
A minimum of College Diploma in Information Management, Library Science, Archiving, or related discipline with minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience
Or
Bachelor’s degree in information management, Library Science, Archiving, or related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Required Skills:
Communication skills, both written and oral communication. communication skills.
Planning and organizational skills.
Analytical skills
Research Skills
Information Search Skills
Knowledge of Integrated Library Management Systems and Databases.
Good interpersonal skills
User confidentiality (respect the privacy of users)
Ability to work across business units / geographies and be cultural sensitive
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish or Kiswahili), fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies:
Core Competencies:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability awareness and Compliance
Learning Orientation
Communicating Clearly.
Functional Competencies:
Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge and information 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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5 Step 1) 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.
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.
Application Closing Date
22nd December, 2025; 11:59 PM EAT.
Senior Sports Officer – Sports for Development (AUSC)
Specifications:
Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: All African Countries | Africa. See other Jobs in Africa
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Description:
Responsible for managing sports-for-development programs, using sport, physical education and physical activity as tools to achieve AU Agenda 2063 aspirations and to promote quality sports.
Main Functions
Provide technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise
Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Office’s support to AU.
Assist in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
Assist in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to Organization Units as required.
Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.
Specific Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate robust programmes that advocate the use of sport, physical education, physical activity and recreation as a tool for inclusive socio-economic development to achieve AU Agenda 2063 aspirations.
Promote inclusive participation and empowerment through sport, physical education, physical activity and recreation for youth, girls, women, people with disabilities and special needs, as well as vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Promote development and mainstreaming of gender equality, inclusive, safeguarding, good governance and other policy frameworks in sports and alignment to the Policy for Sustainable Development of Sports in Africa.
Lead in promoting the delivery of access to sustainable mass participation in physical activity, physical education, sport and recreation opportunities (sports-for-all).
Coordinate the development and promotion of generic coach education and athletes’ development pathways to promote quality high performance sports in Africa.
Oversee the coordination and development of required legal sports frameworks in Africa that protects the interests of athletes and sports development in Africa.
Establish programmes and advocate for manufacturing of local sports equipment, sports entrepreneurship and job creation through sports.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Coordinator.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master’s Degree in a Sports Management, Sports Science, Physical Education, other sports related fields or Social Sciences, with a minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience in (sports for development, sports management or administration, physical education or sports coaching), out of which three (3) years should be at expert level.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Sports Science, Physical Education, other sports related fields or Social Sciences with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in (sports for development, sports management or administration, physical education or sports coaching), out of which three (3) years should be at expert level.
Required Skills:
Computer literacy and use of modern means of communication tools is desirable
Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
Ability to establish and maintain partnerships and to ensure high-level coordination and cooperation with stakeholders.
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Insight
Change Management
Managing Risk
Core Competencies:
Building Relationship
Accountable and Complies with Rules
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence
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.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (48% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 18,396.00 (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.
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.
Application Closing Date
22nd December, 2025; 11:59 PM EAT.
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