The African Space Agency has opened official recruitment for a Director General and four key senior positions at its headquarters in Cairo.
The African Space Agency (AfSA) has announced recruitment for five regular positions at its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, covering executive leadership, corporate services, legal affairs, finance and human resources.
The vacancies, advertised through the African Union (AU) careers portal, include three senior leadership and specialist positions and two professional officer roles. The application deadline for the Senior Finance Officer and Senior Human Resources Officer positions is 25 November 2026, while applications for the remaining three roles close on 10 December 2026.
All five positions are offered on an initial three-year contract, with the first 12 months serving as a probationary period. Contracts may be extended for another three years, depending on performance and the fulfilment of responsibilities.
The most senior vacancy is for Director General of AfSA at the D2 grade. Reporting to the President of the AfSA Council, the appointee will oversee the Agency’s strategic direction, programmes, budgets and continental space initiatives, while representing it at regional and international forums. The role requires a relevant master’s degree and at least 15 years of professional experience, including 10 years in management and five years in supervisory positions. A PhD is considered an advantage. The indicative annual basic salary is $100,017, in addition to applicable allowances.
AfSA is also seeking a Director of Corporate Services at the D1 grade, who will report to the Director General. The position will oversee the Agency’s human resources, finance, procurement, administration and information technology functions. Candidates must hold a relevant master’s degree and have at least 15 years of professional experience, including eight years at managerial level and five years at supervisory level. The indicative annual basic salary is $78,138, alongside applicable allowances.
The third senior vacancy is for Head of Legal Affairs at the P5 grade. The successful candidate will lead the Agency’s legal division, advise on institutional and regulatory matters, manage legal risks and oversee contracts and cooperation agreements, including satellite and data-sharing arrangements. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in law or a related discipline and have at least 12 years of legal experience, including seven years at managerial level and five years at supervisory level. The indicative annual basic salary is $50,746, plus applicable allowances.
The two professional officer vacancies are for Senior Finance Officer and Senior Human Resources Officer, both at the P3 grade. The Senior Finance Officer will support financial management, budgeting, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting and audit processes in accordance with African Union financial regulations and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
The position requires a master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a related field, alongside at least seven years of relevant experience. Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree must have at least 10 years of experience. The indicative annual basic salary is $37,453, in addition to applicable allowances.
The Senior Human Resources Officer will support recruitment, workforce planning, staff development, performance management and employee relations, while ensuring compliance with the Agency’s human resources policies. Applicants must have a relevant master’s degree and at least seven years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience. The indicative annual basic salary is also $37,453, plus applicable allowances.
All five positions are based in Cairo and require proficiency in at least one of the African Union’s official working languages: Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish. Knowledge of an additional AU working language is considered an advantage.
Candidates must submit their applications through the official African Union careers portal using the mandatory AU CV template. Applications should include a CV, an African passport, academic qualifications and relevant professional certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
The African Union has encouraged qualified women and candidates from least represented and underrepresented member states to apply.
Applications for the finance and human resources positions close on November 25, 2026, while the three senior vacancies remain open until 10 December 2026. Both deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. East Africa Time.
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