African Union Opens Job Vacancies for 10 Positions, Salary Details Emerge
- The African Union announced multiple job openings and internship positions available to nationals of its member states
- Roles range from entry-level internships and senior positions related to the AUSSOM Compliance and Gender Head
- Several positions with the African Union carry deadlines as soon as July 7, 2026, with others closing on July 17 and 18
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The African Union (AU) has announced a fresh round of job vacancies and internship opportunities open to nationals across its member states, with positions spanning multiple departments and experience levels.
The announcement was made via the AU's official X account on July 5, 2026, with the organisation inviting qualified candidates to apply for roles that offer competitive, tax-free salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to pan-African integration from within the continent's foremost institutional body.
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List of roles announced by African Union
The AU vacancies cover a broad spectrum of professional backgrounds.
At the entry level, the AU Internship Programme is open to candidates enrolled in or having completed a bachelor's or master's degree, aged 32 or below, and holding the nationality of a member state.
No prior work experience is required for the internship, and applicants must demonstrate fluency in at least one AU working language.
Among the mid-level roles, the Recruitment Officer position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field, alongside a minimum of two years of relevant experience, with a deadline of July 18, 2026.
The Bilingual Secretary role comes with a three-year contract, the first 12 months of which are probationary, and carries an indicative basic salary of US$15,758 per annum, supplemented by post adjustment, housing, and education allowances.
The Senior Record Assistant, whose responsibilities include managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintaining filing systems, draws an indicative basic salary of $11,071 per annum, with applications closing July 17, 2026.
For candidates with specialist skills, a Junior Programme Officer role linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is available, with a deadline of July 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
The corresponding Principal Officer for Trade in Services within the AfCFTA carries an annual lump-sum salary of US$115,147 for internationally recruited staff and US$98,199.34 for locally recruited candidates.
Below is the X post of the African Union announcing the various job roles at the agency for employment.
Senior job roles announced by AU
At the senior end, the Head of AU Liaison Office requires a master's degree in law or a related discipline, with 12 years of professional experience that includes at least seven years at a managerial level and four in a supervisory capacity.
The role attracts approximately $50,746 per year plus allowances.
The AUSSOM Compliance and Gender Head represents the highest-paid vacancy in the current cycle, offering an annual lump sum of US$173,672.59 for internationally recruited staff and US$127,823.64 for local hires.
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The Senior Information Technology Officer for AUSSOM requires either a master's degree in IT or Computer Science with seven years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 10 years, including a background in systems administration or network operations.
Rounding out the list, the Travel Assistant position calls for a university diploma in transportation, logistics, fleet management, or tourism administration, combined with three years of administrative experience in a comparable international setting, with proficiency in a global distribution system such as Amadeus considered an advantage.
Prospective applicants are advised to note the varying deadlines, particularly the Junior Programme Officer role, which closes within days of the announcement.
Denmark Embassy announces job vacancy
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana had announced that it was looking for a Communication and Cultural Officer.
The vacancy, posted on LinkedIn on June 30, 2026, is open to candidates seeking either a full-time or part-time contract under local terms and conditions.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
