Recruitment Officer

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Job Title:  Recruitment Officer

Posting Start Date:  6/18/26

Employee Class:  Regular

End Date:  07/18/2026

Job Location (country):  Ghana

Department:  Human Resources Unit

AU Organ:  AfCFTA Secretariat

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AU Recruitment Team

Job Description

AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Senior HR Generalist
Directorate/Department : Administration and Human Resources Management
Division : Administration and Human Resources Management
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P-1
Number of Positions: 01
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Accra, Ghana

Purpose of Job

To provide general recruitment and onboarding support a support and ensure implementation of formulated work plans and daily work. 

Main Functions

  • Assist in the following up on the activities of the division;
  • Provide support in implementation of programs, policies and procedures within the division;
  • Assist in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AU’s internal use;
  • Provide support to senior officers in setting the overall direction of a relevant policy area;
  • Participate in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders;
  • Assist in engagement with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop relationships as may be delegated;
  • Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets;
  • Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Drafts and defines approaches, formulating Standard Operating Procedures, policies, guidelines and tools used in short listing, interviewing and selection of staff
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of related guidelines, HR rules, regulations practices and procedures, and recommend revisions to the Unit where necessary;
  • Provides support in the development of the yearly recruitment plan and contribute to the recruitment process;
  • Ensures compliance to established recruitment practices and staff regulations and rules at all recruitment processes
  • Draft job openings in consultation with hiring managers/HRBP, ensuring that the evaluation criteria and responsibilities are in line with the approved documents;
  • Publishes vacancies on AU website and subscribed social media platforms (LinkedIn, twitter and Facebook)
  • Closely monitor vacancy announcements and applications to ensure timely recruitment.
  • Assist in coordinating shortlisting and interview activities using the Success Factor for candidate’s list generation and scoring.
  • Participate in recruitment activities and provide support to the panel members and candidates as required ;
  • Seeks approval for appointments and ensure creation of contracts in SAP system, and prepare job offers to successful candidates;
  • Performs any other HR related duties and assignments as may be assigned

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Marketing or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills

  • Communication, report writing and presentation skills
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and AU computer software systems
  • Proven use of Application Tracking System (ATS) or knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors
  • Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili and Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies

..Learning Orientation

Accountable and Complies with Rules

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Communicating with Influence

Continuous Improvement Focus

Drive for Results

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Analytical thinking and problem solving..

Change Management..

Communicating with Influence...

Continuous improvement focus..

Developing Others..

Drive for result..

Fosters Accountability Culture

Job Knowledge and information sharing..

Learning Orientation..

Managing Risk..

Strategic Insight

Teamwork and Collaboration..

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CONTRACT DURATION:

The position will be filled by an indefinite three (3) year contract, the first twelve (12) months of which will constitute a probationary period. The contract will then be renewable for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance.

GENDER EQUALITY:

The AU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU's working languages ​​(Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Swahili, and Spanish) and proficiency in another AU language are considered assets.

COMPENSATION:

Applications must be submitted by July 18, 2026.

Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Only complete applications, including a curriculum vitae (CV), a copy of their African passport, and required qualifications (degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and any relevant certificates in the field of expertise), will be considered.

Candidates from countries underrepresented in the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions matching their profile. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, the Sahrawi Democratic Republic, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

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