Secretary (Office of Internal Oversight) – African Union (Addis Ababa)

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Provide daily operational support, draft responses to routine correspondence, and manage incoming and outgoing communications.
• Meeting & Calendar Management: Maintain executive appointment schedules and organize departmental, senior management, IAPC, and PRC Sub-Committee meetings.
• Document & Report Processing: Type, proofread, and finalize reports, official correspondence, and audit documents with speed and accuracy.
• Filing & Information Systems: Create, maintain, and optimize digital and physical record-keeping and retrieval systems.
• Logistics & Travel Coordination: Arrange official mission travel, process travel claims for audit staff, and follow up on logistical requirements.
• Stakeholder & Reception Support: Greet guests, handle telephone/email inquiries, and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:
  • Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute (WPM).
  • Strong computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email applications, and internet research.
• Language Requirements:
  • Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, or Spanish). Fluency in a second AU language is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Sound planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and respect for workplace diversity.
• High degree of accountability, integrity, and confidentiality.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Internationally Recruited Staff: Annual lump-sum of US$ 45,253.23 (GSA4 Step 5), inclusive of all allowances.
• Locally Recruited Staff: Annual lump-sum of US$ 17,122.71, inclusive of all allowances.
• Contract Tenure: Initial 11-month ALD contract, renewable twice subject to performance and deliverable achievements.

How to Apply

1. Download the mandatory official AU CV Template in English or French from the: >> African Union Careers Portal.
2. Complete your application profile online and attach your updated CV, a copy of your African passport, and relevant academic diplomas/degrees.
3. Submit your application before August 24, 2026 (11:59 PM EAT).