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Recruitment Officer

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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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DURÉE DU CONTRAT :

Le poste sera pourvu par un contrat à durée indéterminée de trois (3) ans, dont les douze (12) premiers mois constitueront une période probatoire. Le contrat sera ensuite renouvelable pour une durée de deux ans, sous réserve de résultats satisfaisants.

ÉGALITÉ DES GENRES :

L’UA est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité des chances et encourage vivement les candidatures féminines qualifiées.

LANGUES :

La maîtrise d’une des langues de travail de l’UA (arabe, anglais, français, portugais, swahili et espagnol) et la maîtrise d’une autre langue de l’UA constituent un atout.

RÉMUNÉRATION :

Salaire de base indicatif de 25 523,00 USD (P1, échelon 01) par an, auquel s’ajoutent les avantages et indemnités connexes. Indemnité de mutation (57 % du salaire de base), allocation logement de 16 813,44 USD par an et allocation d’éducation (prise en charge à 100 % des frais de scolarité et autres dépenses liées à l’éducation pour chaque enfant à charge éligible, dans la limite de 10 000 USD par enfant et par an) pour le personnel recruté à l’international, et jusqu’à 3 300 USD par enfant et par an pour le personnel recruté localement.

Les candidatures doivent être soumises au plus tard le 18 juillet 2026.

Seuls les candidats répondant à toutes les exigences du poste et présélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés.

Seules les candidatures complètes, incluant un curriculum vitae (CV), une copie de leur passeport africain et les diplômes requis (diplômes, licences, masters et tout certificat pertinent dans le domaine d’expertise), seront prises en compte.

Les candidats originaires de pays sous-représentés au sein de l’Union africaine sont vivement encouragés à postuler aux postes correspondant à leur profil. Ces pays comprennent l'Algérie, l'Angola, le Cap-Vert, la République centrafricaine, les Comores, l'Égypte, la Guinée équatoriale, l'Érythrée, l'Eswatini, la Guinée, la Guinée-Bissau, le Libéria, la Libye, Madagascar, le Mali, le Maroc, la Namibie, le Niger, la République démocratique sahraouie, Sao Tomé-et-Principe, les Seychelles, la Somalie et la Tunisie.

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