RECRUITMENT OFFICER (FULL-TIME)

Location: Accra, Ghana (Remote/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join the African Union – Advancing Excellence in Talent Acquisition Across Africa

The African Union (AU) is a continental body committed to driving unity, development, and integration across African states. We are dedicated to building a high-performing workforce that supports our strategic objectives and delivers impactful service to member states.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Recruitment Officer to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will support end-to-end recruitment processes, ensure compliance with HR policies, and contribute to building a transparent, efficient, and merit-based hiring system.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

Recruitment Policy & Process Development

• Draft and define recruitment approaches, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, guidelines, and tools for shortlisting, interviewing, and selection processes.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment guidelines, HR regulations, and procedures, and recommend improvements where necessary.

Talent Acquisition & Planning

• Support the development and execution of the annual recruitment plan.
• Contribute actively to end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Ensure compliance with AU staff regulations, HR policies, and recruitment standards at all stages.

Vacancy Management & Advertising

• Draft job descriptions and job openings in collaboration with hiring managers and HR Business Partners.
• Ensure evaluation criteria and role responsibilities align with approved staffing frameworks.
• Publish vacancies on the AU website and official social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Monitor vacancy postings and application pipelines to ensure timely recruitment processes.

Selection & Hiring Support

• Coordinate shortlisting and interview processes using SAP SuccessFactors and other ATS tools.
• Generate candidate lists, manage scoring, and support recruitment panels.
• Participate in interview sessions and provide administrative and technical support to panel members and candidates.
• Support approval processes for appointments and facilitate contract creation within SAP systems.
• Prepare offer letters for successful candidates and support onboarding documentation.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure strict adherence to recruitment policies, procedures, and ethical hiring standards.
• Provide regular recruitment updates, reports, and analysis to HR management.
• Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in recruitment or HR-related functions.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and coordination abilities.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems.
• Proven experience using ATS platforms or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple recruitment processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Proficiency in one AU working language (English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, or Swahili); fluency in an additional AU language is an advantage.

Why Join the African Union?

You will join a respected continental institution where your work directly contributes to strengthening Africa’s human capital systems. We offer a dynamic, multicultural environment that values integrity, professionalism, and excellence in public service.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the Application Button.