Legal Officer – Institutional and General Legal Affairs at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Officer – Institutional and General Legal Affairs

Requisition ID: 1518
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Principal  Legal Officer – Institutional and General Legal Affairs
Directorate: Office of the Legal Counsel 
Division: Institutional and General Legal Affairs Section
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular

About African Union: 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.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with a minimum of five (5) years postgraduate releavant work experience. 

OR 

• Master’s Degree in Law with a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience. 

Required Skills:

• Communication ability both orally and in writing.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work across business units / geographies; cultural sensitivity
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and Arabic);  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
12th December, 2022.