Bilingual Secretary

About this role

The AfCFTA Secretariat is seeking a Bilingual Secretary to support its operations based in Accra, Ghana. 4 trillion. The role is integral to the day-to-day functioning of the Secretariat, providing essential support to senior staff and various directorates. Core responsibilities include managing correspondence, maintaining records, scheduling meetings, and handling communications in both English and French across the organisation's multilingual working environment.

The Bilingual Secretary also prepares documents, coordinates travel arrangements, and ensures smooth information flow between departments and external stakeholders. Required qualifications include fluency in both English and French at a professional working level, strong organisational and time-management skills, proficiency in office software applications, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Prior experience in a secretarial or administrative support role, preferably within an international or intergovernmental setting, is typically expected. Preferred qualifications may include familiarity with African trade frameworks, the AfCFTA agreement, or the African Union system, as well as experience supporting senior leadership or multi-stakeholder coordination.

The AfCFTA Secretariat is headquartered in Accra, Ghana and serves as the administrative arm of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. The Secretariat oversees operational instruments including the AfCFTA e-Tariff Book, the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System, the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund, and mechanisms for addressing non-tariff barriers across the continent. Working conditions include a full-time engagement at the Secretariat's headquarters in Accra, with expectations for professional conduct in a multilingual, multicultural environment. Specific reporting lines, compensation details, and travel expectations are not stated in the source.

Candidates should apply through the AfCFTA Secretariat careers portal using the requisition ID 3012. No specific closing date for applications is provided in the source text.