About the opportunity
The African Union Commission (AUC) is recruiting a Bilingual Secretary for the Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) Department at the AU Liaison Office in Juba, South Sudan. The successful candidate will provide bilingual secretarial, clerical, and administrative support, ensuring effective communication, confidentiality, coordination of office activities, translation, scheduling, and smooth functioning of the SRCC’s front office.
Salary and benefits
- Annual lump-sum salary of US$ 35,802.03 (GSA4 Step 5), inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
- 23-month fixed-term contract, including a 3-month probationary period.
Who can apply?
- Open exclusively to South Sudanese nationals and non-national residents in South Sudan with a valid work permit.
- A Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial Studies, or related fields with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in the same fields with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Mandatory proficiency in English and Arabic (both oral and written).
- Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and internet applications.
- Experience working in a field mission or conflict/post-conflict environment is an added advantage.
Required documents
- Fully completed online application profile.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) completed using the mandatory African Union CV template.
- African passport.
- Required academic qualification certificates, such as Diplomas (Bac+2) or Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3).
- Relevant certificates in line with the candidate's area of expertise.
When to apply
- Applications opened on August 3, 2026.
- Application deadline is September 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EAT.
How to apply
- Download the official African Union CV template (available in English or French) from the job portal.
- Fill out the AU CV template completely.
- Complete your online candidate profile on the African Union career portal.
- Upload the completed AU CV template along with your African passport and relevant educational and professional certificates.
- Submit the application online before the deadline of September 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EAT.
Additional information
- Job Grade: GSA4.
- Position reports to the Special Representative of the Chairperson (SRCC) / Head of Office, PAPS – AULO South Sudan.
- Only candidates meeting all job requirements and selected for interviews will be contacted.
- The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- South Sudanese nationals or non-national residents with a valid work permit
- Proficiency in both English and Arabic
- Strong computer skills and a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute
- Relevant diploma or degree in administrative or secretarial studies
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a 23-month fixed-term contract with a 3-month probationary period
- The position is based on-site in Juba, South Sudan
- Applicants must use the mandatory African Union CV template to be considered
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for an administrative professional looking to support peace and security efforts within an international organization. It offers a stable, multi-year opportunity to gain experience in a field mission environment while utilizing bilingual skills.
Our take
Bilingual administrative professionals currently residing in South Sudan with the required work authorization should apply.
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