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The African Union (AU) offers you the opportunity to pursue a career in a rewarding and challenging work environment with great learning and development possibilities. In addition to the prospect of building a career within your field of expertise, working with the AU can offer a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by providing the platform to contributing to the grand Agenda 2063.
Read MoreAre you a citizen of a member state of the African Union (AU) and want to contribute to the creation of the Africa we want? Below is a list of professional opportunities to work for the AU. Apply now.
Job Title | Department/Organ | Location | Deadline |
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Specialist - Family Medicine | African Union Commission | Addis Ababa | |
Executive Director (STATAFRIC) | African Union Commission | Tunis | |
Head Human Resources Management (AfCDC) | Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) | Addis Ababa | |
Senior Communications Officer (AfCDC) | Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) | Addis Ababa | |
Communication & Media Engagement Officer (AfCDC) | Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) | Addis Ababa |
The AU is a continental body composed of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as the successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). Click here to learn more about the African Union.
Despite Africa’s economic growth averaging 5% annually this which generated tens of millions of jobs, last decade, the level of employment creation is not keeping pace with the increase in the number of young job seekers. Actually, it is estimated that youth unemployment is twice as high as the adult unemployment rate. While Labour force in Africa represents more than one third of its population, 60% of young people in this category are unemployed. It is in this context that the African Union (AU) is striving to attract talents, particularly among youth and women. To assist the active population in tackling their challenges, the African Union is helping create opportunities. Today, over 20% of AU employees are less than 35 years old. However, the African Union is not merely attracting the best; it also seeks to ensure that its human resources thrive. The Human Resources Management Division has been set up to carry out both missions. In addition, through its Recruitment Unit, it ensures that the Organization gets the best talents, in the right place and at the right time. Above all, this Department ensures that these resources reach their full potential by providing them with an attractive and enjoyable work environment.
Mrs. Nadège TANDU, Director HRM, Human Resources ManagementDespite Africa’s economic growth averaging 5% annually this which generated tens of mil
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