TRAVEL ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME)

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join the African Union – Supporting Seamless Travel and Administrative Excellence

The African Union (AU) is a continental institution dedicated to promoting unity, integration, and sustainable development across Africa. Our success depends on efficient operations and exceptional support services that enable our teams, stakeholders, and partners to work effectively across the continent and beyond.

We are seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Travel Assistant to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support travel coordination, logistics planning, and administrative operations while contributing to the mission of a leading international organization.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Coordinate travel arrangements for staff, delegates, consultants, and official visitors in accordance with AU policies and procedures.
• Support travel planning, itinerary preparation, and logistics coordination for meetings, conferences, workshops, and official missions.
• Assist with flight bookings, accommodation arrangements, airport transfers, and related travel services.
• Maintain accurate travel records, reports, and documentation.
• Liaise with travel service providers, airlines, hotels, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient travel support.
• Monitor travel requests and ensure timely processing and approval of travel-related documentation.
• Support administrative activities related to transportation, logistics, and fleet management.
• Provide timely information and assistance to travelers regarding travel policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Prepare reports and administrative documents as required.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulations, and operational standards.
• Perform other administrative and travel-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A University Diploma in Transportation, Logistics, Fleet Management, Tourism Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in administrative, travel, logistics, or transportation-related roles within an international organization or a similar environment.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and coordination abilities.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and African Union information technology systems.
• Experience using digital systems and databases to manage operational processes.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or SAP SuccessFactors will be an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high service standards.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a customer-focused approach.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be fluent in at least one of the African Union’s official working languages:

• English
• French
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Swahili
• Arabic

Fluency in an additional African Union language will be considered an advantage.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the Application Button.