Jobs at African Union STRC

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarter is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia
In seeking to achieve this objectives, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others the implementation of its organisational structure and the filling of all vacant posts.

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Grade: GSA5
Supervisor: Finance and Admin Officer
Duty Station: Lagos, Nigeria
Directorate: Directorate of Programming, Budgeting, Finance And Accounting
Qualification:
Minimum of HND or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or other directly related field
At least 3 years of progressively responsible practical experience [2 of which of which must have been spent in supervisory position] in Accounting, Finance and budgeting in a major Government, Internnational or public sector organisation.
Financial management and analytical skills in a Donor funded environment.
Good interpersonal, report writing and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills with practical knowledge of and experience in accounting softwares

Language Requirement
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages is a requirement
Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage

How to Apply
Please submit the following
A letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the AU Commision
A detailed and updated CV, indicating your nationality, age and gender;
Names and contact details including email addresses of three referees
Certified copies of degrees, diplomas and other academic certificates
Indicative basic salary of US$11,316.00
Applications must be received not later than 10th February, 2009 and should be physically submitted or mailed to
AFRICAN UNION - STRC
The Office of the Executive Director,
26/28 Marina, P. M. B. 2359, Post Code 101001
NPA Building 4th Floor. Lagos Nigeria