Recruitment Officer

About this role

The AfCFTA Secretariat is seeking a Recruitment Officer to join its Human Resources function at the Secretariat Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, on a full-time basis. The role is responsible for managing end-to-end talent acquisition activities across the organisation, including drafting and publishing vacancy announcements, screening and shortlisting candidates, coordinating interview panels, conducting reference checks, and maintaining accurate HR records and recruitment databases. The post holder will also support the development and continuous improvement of recruitment policies and procedures aligned with the Secretariat's operational needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, with a minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in recruitment or HR operations, preferably within a regional or international organisation. Professional certification from a recognised HR body, proficiency in applicant tracking systems or HRIS platforms, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are highly desirable. The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat serves as the administrative and coordinating body for the AfCFTA Agreement, which aims to create a single continental market across 54 African nations by liberalising trade in goods and services, facilitating investment, and promoting sustainable and inclusive economic development.

The Secretariat operates from its headquarters in Accra, Ghana, and works closely with State Parties, the Council of Ministers, and institutional stakeholders to implement the Agreement's operational instruments, including the AfCFTA e-Tariff Book, the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System, and the Adjustment Fund. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the continent's largest trade integration initiative within a dynamic multilateral environment. Applications should be submitted through the official AfCFTA careers portal; no specific closing date was stated in the source posting.