Programme Officer (Civil Society Engagement – ECOSOCC) 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: Programme Officer (Civil Society Engagement – ECOSOCC)

Requisition ID: 1495
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Reports to: Head – CSO Engagements Unit
Directorate/Department : ECOSOCC
Division : Programmes Division
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

• University Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Economics, Applied Statistics, Development Studies, Projects/Programme Management, or a related field with five (5) years of progressive work experience in specific area of economic development, including project design, implementation, monitoring and coordination. An international experience would be an added advantage.
• Candidate with a Master’s degree are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of progressive work experience. 
• Conversant with Civil Society operations and procedures at national or international level

Required Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Ability to work across business units / geographies; cultural sensitive environment  
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish), fluency in another AU language 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.