African Union Junior Program Officer (AfCFTA) Job $59,805.19 Monthly Salary - NAIJA STICK

African Union Junior Program Officer (AfCFTA) Job $59,805.19 Monthly Salary 

The African Union (AU) is currently inviting applications for the position of Junior Program Officer (AfCFTA) under the AfCFTA Secretariat.

• This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals interested in international development, economic integration, and policy coordination across Africa.

About the Role

• The Junior Program Officer will support the coordination, monitoring, and implementation of resource mobilization strategies under the AfCFTA Secretariat.
• The role focuses on strengthening programme funding, improving coordination across departments, and ensuring alignment with established standards.

Position Overview

Job Title: Junior Program Officer (AfCFTA)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Deadline: July 7, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and track resource mobilization work plans

• Support development and review of funding frameworks
• Coordinate implementation of mobilization strategies across programmes
• Work closely with Monitoring & Evaluation teams
• Facilitate collaboration and reduce duplication of efforts
• Support capacity-building initiatives for AU Member States
• Maintain strong internal coordination and stakeholder engagement

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Finance, Monitoring & Evaluation, or a related field

• Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Be able to work across diverse teams and cultural environments
• Be proficient in at least one AU official language (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Kiswahili)

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability and professionalism
• Strong communication and influence skills
• Continuous learning and improvement mindset

Important Application Requirement

• All applicants MUST use the official African Union CV template. 
• Applications submitted without this format may be disqualified.

Salary & Benefits

International Staff: $77,425.50 annually (inclusive of allowances)

Local Staff: $59,805.19 annually (inclusive of allowances)

How to Apply 

Interested Applicant can apply via this link 

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