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AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Team Work            • Think Africa Above all                     

• Transparency and Accountability                   • Integrity and Impartiality                       

• Efficiency and Professionalism                      • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Head of Human Resources Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Space Agency-AfSA
Division: Corporate Services
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Purpose of Job

Supporting the development and implementation of strategic Human Resources strategies, policies, and programs and initiatives that enable the African Space Agency (AfSA) to attract, develop, engage, motivate, and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.

Main Functions

• Provides technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to human resources management
• Provides expert guidance on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance.
• Contributes to building a high-performing organizational culture aligned with AfSA's strategic objectives and the values of the African Union while ensuring adherence to applicable human resources regulations, policies.
• Ensures best practices and monitors the effectiveness of the Human Resources function’s support to the Agency.
• Assists in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
• Fosters and participates in the implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
• Develops materials and provide necessary training and support to the Agency Units as required.
• Provides technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.
• Any other related assignments as may be assigned by supervisors.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters.
• Implement and monitor HR policies, procedures, and systems in accordance with Agency regulations and applicable employment frameworks.
• Support workforce planning initiatives to ensure the Agency has the skills and competencies required to achieve its mission.
• Contribute to the development of HR strategies, frameworks, and annual work plans.
• Reviews Human resources files on whether they meet quality Standards and offer technical advice on how to handle the posed situations for informed decision making
• Provides guidance and advice to other departments, field experts, etc., in the planning, operation and evaluation of Human resource programmes and projects;
• Works collaboratively with other colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Prepare vacancy announcements, job descriptions, interview documentation, and recruitment reports.
• Support competency-based interviewing and assessment processes.
• Ensure transparent, fair, and merit-based recruitment practices.
• Facilitate onboarding and induction programs for new employees.
• Coordinate implementation of the Agency's performance management system.
• Monitor performance review cycles and ensure timely completion.
• Analyze performance trends and provide recommendations for improvement. 
  Identify training and development needs across the Agency.

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• Design and coordinate learning and capacity-building programs.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training interventions and report on outcomes.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and workplace concerns.
• Assist in managing disciplinary, grievance, and conflict-resolution processes.
• Promote employee engagement, diversity, inclusion, and workplace well-being initiatives.
• Support implementation of staff welfare and recognition programs.
• Assist in the administration of compensation, benefits, and employee entitlements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR records and personnel files.
• Monitor contract renewals, probation reviews, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, Staff Rules and Regulations, and HR procedures.
• Support policy reviews and updates in line with evolving organizational needs.
• Contribute to internal audits and compliance reviews relating to human resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling personnel information.
• Support the implementation of gender-responsive and inclusive HR practices.
• Contribute to initiatives that foster a respectful and multicultural work environment
• Any other related assignments as may be assigned by supervisors.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A master’s degree in either Human Resources Management, Psychology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Law or related social sciences fields with seven (7) years of progressive work experience as Human resource management expert/Specialist or related out of which three (3) years at expert level. 

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• A bachelor’s degree in either Human Resources Management, Psychology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Law or related social sciences fields with ten (10) years of progressive work experience as Human resource management expert/Specialist or related out of which three (3) years at expert level.

Required Skills

• Coordination and team-working skills
• Strong knowledge of modern human resource management principles and practices.
• Expertise in talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Knowledge of performance management systems.
• Understanding of employment regulations, organizational policies, and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Results-oriented and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Ability to draft policies, reports, correspondence, and HR documentation.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage 

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of three years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

Indicative basic salary of US$  37,453.00 (P3 Step 1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (48% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  19,103.64 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Applications must be submitted no later than 25 November 2026 11h59 p.m. EAT.

-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from least represented and underrepresented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.

Least represented countries: Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sao Tome & Principe, Seychelles, Somalia and Western Sahara.

Under represented countries: Mozambique, Niger, South Africa, South Sudan and Tunisia.