Bilingual Secretary (ACERWC) 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: Bilingual Secretary (ACERWC)

Requisition ID: 1499
Location:  Maseru, Lesotho
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Directorate / Department: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development 
Division: African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSA4
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

• A Diploma in Secretarial Science, Administration, Office Management or similar fields with at least five (5) years relevant work experience in a Government, private sector or international organization OR
• A Bachelor’s 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 organization;
• Familiarity or previous experience with an organization working on human rights issues will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Excellent secretarial and office management skills;
• Knowledge of filing systems, both electronically and in hard copy, and ability to maintain official documents in an organized and professional manner
• Excellent capacity to draft office communication in two AU working languages; knowledge of the English and French languages in performing this task is required.
• Excellent capacity to work with all office computer applications, namely MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience in additional computer office applications and working tools will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of ERP SAP will be an added advantage.
• Very good planning, organizational and negotiating skills;
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Readiness to share information and knowledge at all times, drive for results and continuous improvement;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and in a multi- cultural environment; able to work unsupervised on your own initiative whenever required;
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
• Ability to work under pressure, with adequate speed, accuracy and efficiency, within tight deadlines, in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Applicants must be proficient in two 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 and will present an advantage. Knowledge of more than one of the other AU working languages would be 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
6th December, 2022.