Assistant Finance Officer (MNJTF)

Overview

Support financial operations of the African Union Mission Support Team.

You have:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required
• A master’s degree in the any of the above fields is an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant finance work experience with a bachelor’s degree
• Certification in accounting (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is desirable
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory
• Fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Contract

This is a P-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 1 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 63,634 USD and 87,943 USD.

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Job Description

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  Job Title: Assistant Finance Officer (MNJTF)

  Posting Start Date: 4/22/26

Job Description: AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and TeamWork • Think Africa Above all

• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality

• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

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Organization Information

Reports to: Senior Finance Officer Directorate/Department/Organ: Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) Division:Peace and Security Finance Unit Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Indirect Reports: 0 Job Grade:P1 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Location: N'Djamena, Chad

Purpose of Job

The Assistant Finance Officer supports the financial and administrative operations of the African Union Mission Support Team (MST) at MNJTF HQ. The role ensures compliance with AU financial regulations, facilitates timely processing of transactions, and contributes to the efficient functioning of mission support services.

Main Functions

• Assist in implementing AU financial policies and procedures within the MST framework. • Support processing payments, reimbursements, and financial transactions. • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with AU standards. • Contribute to budget monitoring and financial reporting. • Liaise with internal units to ensure timely financial support to mission activities. • Provide administrative support during audits and compliance reviews.

Specific Responsibilities

• Process payment requests, travel claims, and vendor invoices in line with AU financial regulations. • Maintain records of expenditures, receipts, and supporting documentation. • Assist in reconciling mission accounts and bank statements. • Support budget tracking and expenditure analysis for MST operations. • Prepare financial input for periodic reports and donor submissions. • Liaise with procurement and logistics teams to ensure proper documentation of financial commitments. • Monitor petty cash transactions and replenishment procedures. • Ensure proper filing and achieving financial documents. • Participate in internal audits and respond to audit queries. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance & Admin Officer

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required • A master’s degree in the any of the above fields is an added advantage

Experience Requirement: • Minimum of 2 years of relevant finance work experience with a bachelor’s degree • Certification in accounting (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is desirable

Required Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Very good level of organization, discipline and attention to details • Familiarity with AU Financial Rules and Regulations is desirable • Familiarity and work exposure in peace support operations is an advantage. • Experience with AU financial systems and MST operational procedures is an advantage

Leadership Competencies

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration

Accountability awareness and Compliance

Learning Orientation.

Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Job Knowledge and information sharing

Drive for Results

Continuous improvement focus..

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed 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:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 67,994.41 (P1 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 54,454.96 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than May 22, 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia.

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

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