Senior Recruitment Project Officer, AU, P3, Addis Ababa, NORCAP

We do this by:

• Supporting humanitarian, development and peace building initiatives that protect and empower people
• Improving impact at the global and local level through joint projects with partners and stakeholders
• Providing expertise and developing capacity that enable partners to meet the needs of people in fragile situations and crises
• Strengthening the global system that we are part of through support for leadership, coordination and policy development
• Building bridges between the humanitarian, development and peace building sectors

We are recruiting a Senior Recruitment Project Officer, for an initial period of 1 year including a 3 month probation period. The assigned location will be Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Senior Recruitment Projects Officer at the P3 level plays a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment processes within the African Union. The officer ensures an acceleration of priority recruitment projects. This position focuses on supporting recruitment projects, providing technical support in optimizing talent acquisition strategies, and ensuring that recruitment practices align with the AU’s strategic goals. The officer will collaborate with various AU entities to develop and advice on innovative recruitment initiatives, towards a diverse and competent workforce.

African Union

The African Union (AU), established in 2002 as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as fostering international cooperation. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Only applicants from the AU member states will be considered.

As the Senior Recruitment Project Officer, you will take on the following responsibilities: