African Union Job Vacancy 2025 | Policy Officer – Early Warning/DRR Expert (SEWA Project)

African Union Job Vacancy 2025 | Policy Officer – Early Warning/DRR Expert (SEWA Project)

Organization: African Union (AU)
Department: Sustainable Environment & Blue Economy
Division: Sustainable Environment
Job Title: Policy Officer – Early Warning/DRR Expert (SEWA)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year, renewable based on performance and funding)
Grade: P2
Application Deadline: October 22, 2025

🔗 Application Link: Apply Here

About the African Union

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of 55 member states, working towards unity, peace, sustainable development, and prosperity for Africa. The African Union Commission (AUC) oversees programs and initiatives across governance, environment, climate resilience, and economic integration.

The AU has secured funding from the European Union to implement the Space for Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) Project, which strengthens early warning systems for hazardous weather and climate events using space-based technologies and Earth Observation data.

Job Purpose

The Policy Officer (Early Warning/DRR Expert) will support the SEWA Project Coordinator in implementing project activities, strengthening multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS), building networks among stakeholders, and providing technical expertise to improve disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of SEWA-related activities including budgets, reports, and work plans
• Develop regional strategies, policies, and tools for strengthening early warning systems
• Liaise with AU Member States and partners to enhance User Interface Platforms (UIPs) for forecasting and impact-based services
• Facilitate mapping of hazards, anticipatory action triggers, and risk assessments at regional and national levels
• Promote knowledge exchange and peer learning among SEWA countries and stakeholders
• Contribute to the establishment and governance of the African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF)
• Provide technical input for resource mobilization strategies aligned with AU priorities
• Coordinate with global and regional bodies, including WMO, on Earth Observation (EO) data and decision-making processes
• Support the organization of the African SEWA Forums during the project’s implementation period
• Deliver trainings with WMO Regional Training Centres for experts from AU Member States

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, Geography, Meteorology, Climatology, or related field plus 2 years’ experience in early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, or climate adaptation
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 5 years’ relevant experience in multi-hazard early warning, impact-based forecasting, or anticipatory action

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in climate services, natural resource management, GIS, or remote sensing is an advantage
• Strong technical expertise in multi-hazard early warning and spatial technologies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Regional Economic Communities, Member States, and Development Partners

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and diplomatic skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Effective communication and report writing skills
• Proficiency in one AU working language (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, or Kiswahili). Fluency in a second AU language is an advantage

Remuneration

• Internationally Recruited Staff: Annual lump sum of US$ 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances
• Locally Recruited Staff: Annual lump sum of US$ 66,751.81 inclusive of all allowances

AU Core Values

• Respect for Diversity and Teamwork
• Think Africa Above All
• Transparency and Accountability
• Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism
• Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration

Gender & Diversity Commitment

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and candidates from least represented countries (e.g., Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia, Somalia, Seychelles, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

1. Download and complete the African Union CV Template before applying.
2. Submit your online application including:
   • Completed CV (using AU template)
   • Copy of African passport
   • Academic certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and other relevant qualifications)

📩 Apply online via the official portal:
👉 Click Here to Apply

Deadline: October 22, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EAT

Build your career with the African Union and make an impact on Africa’s future through innovative disaster risk reduction and early warning systems. Apply today!