African Union Commission Job Vacancy 2025 – Programme Assistant (ARBE)

African Union Commission Job Vacancy 2025 – Programme Assistant (ARBE)

Organization: African Union (AU) Commission
Job Title: Programme Assistant – Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy & Sustainable Environment (ARBE)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year, renewable based on performance and funding)
Application Deadline: October 7, 2025

About the African Union Commission

The African Union Commission (AUC) is implementing the Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Programme with support from the European Union through the Intra-ACP 11th EDF. The programme aims to strengthen disaster risk governance and resilience across Africa, providing support to regional organizations and member states.

The AUC leads continental coordination, policy facilitation, capacity building, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation of the programme.

Job Purpose

The Programme Assistant will provide technical, financial, and administrative support to the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Technical Coordinator, ensuring smooth implementation of programme activities under the Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy Division.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support programme development, planning, and implementation.
• Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Coordinate data collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders, partners, and AU member states.
• Provide administrative, procurement, and logistical support.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial documents and reports.
• Reconcile accounts, ensure compliance with AU Financial Rules and IPSAS.
• Prepare payment documents in line with AU regulations.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Participate in Programme Management Unit (PMU) meetings.
• Facilitate training on grants management.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in accounting/finance, with additional exposure to programme management, project planning, or coordination.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
  • Familiarity with IPSAS or similar financial reporting standards.
  • Experience in financial record management and reporting.

Added Advantage: Professional accounting or finance certification.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Sound planning, organizational, and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to travel extensively.

AU Core Values & Competencies

• Respect for diversity and teamwork.
• Transparency, accountability, integrity, and impartiality.
• Efficiency, professionalism, and knowledge sharing.
• Teamwork, collaboration, compliance, and learning orientation.
• Analytical thinking, results-driven mindset, and continuous improvement.

Languages

• Proficiency in one AU working language (English, Arabic, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, or Spanish) is mandatory.
• Fluency in a second AU working language is an added advantage (French preferred).

Contract & Remuneration

• Tenure: One (1) year fixed term, with a three-month probation period. Renewable subject to performance and funding.
• Salary:
  • Internationally Recruited Staff: USD 75,024.13 (annual lump-sum, inclusive of allowances).
  • Locally Recruited Staff: USD 56,563.87 (annual lump-sum, inclusive of allowances).

Gender Mainstreaming

The African Union Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Special consideration will be given to applicants from least represented AU member states, including 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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online via the AU e-recruitment portal:

🔗 Click here to apply

Application Deadline: October 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EAT

📌 Applications must include:

• A fully completed online form.
• Updated CV (using the African Union CV template).
• Copy of a valid African passport.
• Academic credentials (Degree, Diploma, Certificates, etc.).

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.