Required Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and maintaining records.
• Experience in event coordination.
• Experience in administrative or project support within a public sector institution or an international development organization preferably in development related work. 
• Proficiency in office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, SAP ERP and social media platforms).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and meet deadlines.
• Skills in resource mobilization to identify and assist the team to submit funding application on time.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and record keeping.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capacity to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
• Proficiency in one of the following African Union working languages: English, French, Portuguese, and Arabic is an added advantage.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a High School Certificate and a College Diploma in General Administration, Developmental Studies, Office Administration, Management, Social Sciences or a related field.

Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of progressive administrative or project support experience, including at least two (2) years in a Programme Assistant role in national, regional, international or multinational organizations.