AU is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Programme Officer—Diaspora Engagement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Program Officer—Diaspora Engagement

Organization: The African Union (AU)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Grade: P3

Contract Type: Appointment of Limited Duration

Number of Positions: 2x

Deadline: August 22, 2025, by 11:59 PM EAT

Job Descriptions

About Us

The African Union (AU) cherishes the values of divisiveness, cordial relations, openness, answerability, uprightness, and professionalism. AU therefore pledges ‘Africa Above All’ while promoting a culture of the exchange of ideas.

Role Overview

As the Senior Programme Officer for Diaspora Engagement, you will be the major link responsible for deepening the African Diaspora’s connection to our 2025 theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” The mobilisation of Diaspora organizations to contribute to reparations-led justice initiatives will be the main function of this job.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Coordination

Work together with members of the African Diaspora community, AU Member States, and foreign allies to take our 2025 theme further.

Strategic Planning and Programme Delivery

Design and implement strategies that deepen Diaspora engagement in reparatory justice.

Policy and Advocacy Support

Be a helper in the creation of policies and advocacy efforts related to it. Please monitor performance and prepare reports for the decision-making bodies of the AU. Event Coordination: Help with events and meetings at a senior level that have the active participation of the Diaspora.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic Engagement: Establish strategies for the engagement of the Diaspora stakeholders in an effective manner.

Transcontinental Collaboration: Build ties with partners in the AU, CARICOM, and other international organizations.

Program Development: Work on an African Reparatory Programme of Action.

Coordination and Reporting: Work directly with the member states to report on the progress of the Diaspora’s engagement.

Advocate for the allocation of resources necessary for implementing the theme at the national level.

Conference Support: Hold international events concerned with reparations.

Partnership Development: Establish strong links with the key Diaspora organizations to secure their active participation.

Advocacy and Mobilization: Help by supporting the activities relating to reparatory justice that deal with the past injustices.

Institutional Development: Formulate and create comprehensive strategic plans for newly established institutions to address reparations.

Required Skills

The position requires a deep understanding of reparations and human rights issues.

The candidate should possess strong communication and negotiation skills.

Possess strong organizational and project management skills.

The individual demonstrates proficiency in utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.

The combination of research and analytical skills to produce policy recommendations that can be implemented.

Leadership Competencies

It is crucial to foster a culture of accountability.

The leadership competencies include effective communication and facilitation of change.

The process of developing people enables the creation and application of strategic insight.

Additional Information

Tenure of Appointment

This is a short-term contract position for only six months with no automatic renewal.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an employer of non-discrimination.

The recruitment of women and candidates from less advantaged countries is highly prioritized.

Languages

Being fluent in one of the AU working languages is compulsory; the command of more languages is an advantage

Remuneration

Salary per year: $48,460.67 (for Apply today and join us on our journey to achieve justice and unity!

Please monitor performance and prepare reports for the decision-making bodies of the AU.

Assist in organizing events and meetings at a senior level that actively involve the participation of the Diaspora.