This is a job opening for a Secretary at the African Union (AU), specifically within the Education, Science, Technology & Innovation Department. The position is located in Abuja, Nigeria.
Job Purpose
The main purpose of this job is to provide essential secretarial and clerical support to a supervisor and their department to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Office Administration: You will handle day-to-day office tasks like typing and proofreading documents, managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, and answering phone calls and emails.
- Support & Logistics: You will screen visitors, maintain appointment diaries, and help with logistical arrangements and follow-ups.
- Record Keeping: You’ll be responsible for keeping a proper filing system and helping to improve and maintain record systems.
Qualifications
- Education: You must have a Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Management, or a related field, along with 3 years of relevant secretarial experience.
- Alternatively, you can apply with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field if you have at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Skills:
- A typing speed of 50 words per minute.
- Proficiency with computer programs like MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- You must be proficient in one of the AU’s official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, or Spanish). Knowing a second language is a plus.
Additional Information
- Job Grade: GSA4
- Contract: This is a 3-year regular contract with a 12-month probationary period.
- Salary: The starting basic salary is US$ 12,834.00 per year, with other allowances for housing and education.
- How to Apply: You must use the official African Union CV template and submit a complete online application with your CV, an African passport, and academic qualifications.
- Application Deadline: September 22, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EAT.