Recruitment at The African Union (AU)

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer (Immunization) – Preparedness for Vaccine Preventable Disease (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2458
Location: Abuja
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: Regional coordinating Centers/ Primary Health Care
Report to: Principal Program Officer- Country Engagement and Coordination
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
AU Organ: Africa CDC

Purpose of Job

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, Solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of African and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve this objective and deliver on this mandate, the Africa CDC, is building strong, trustful and respectful partnership with other public health organizations. In this regards, Africa CDC and GAVI have signed a memorandum of understanding highlighting 7 shared priorities including (1) Scale up Routine Immunisation (2) Build public trust and confidence in routine immunisation and COVID-19 (3) Facilitation of efficient regulatory pathways and timely authorisations of vaccines and efficient, effective pharmacovigilance (4) Strengthen diagnostic and disease surveillance capacity for epidemic prone vaccine preventable diseases (5) Engagement on the continental vision to expand vaccine manufacturing in Africa (6) Information sharing, coordination and aligned public communication on vaccine-related goals and (7) strengthen Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
The implement this MoU, Africa CDC and GAVI have developed a two-years operational Joint Action Plan (JAP) with detailed activities. The Africa CDC therefore seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to the position of Senior Technical Officer (Senior Technical Officer Immunization)-Preparedness for Vaccine Preventable Disease within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions

To contribute to strengthening immunization programs in African Union Member States, addressing the zero-dose agenda, building public trust in vaccines, and supporting the strengthening of primary healthcare systems for immunization service delivery across the life course.

Specific Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Specifically, the Senior Technical Officer shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

Provide strategic guidance on vaccine preventable disease prevention and control
Mapping out epidemic prone vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) across the continent
Develop targeted emergency preparedness measures for VPDs
Provide strategic guidance on strengthening surveillance VPDs at continental, regional, and national level
Provide strategic guidance on routine data monitoring of immunization coverage, analyse immunization/coverage data at all levels to improve ability to use data for operational decision-making.
Coordinate Africa CDC-GAVI JAP supported mission and field visits relative to immunization and prevention and control of VPDs.
Support to strengthen the active surveillance, reporting, and investigation of AEFI for COVID-19 vaccines

Public Trust and Advocacy:

Contribute to the development and implementation of communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, promoting public trust in vaccines in Member States.
Collaborate with national and regional partners on communication campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of immunization.
Support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to build trust in immunization services.

Strengthening Primary Healthcare Systems:

Analyse and assess the capacity of primary healthcare systems within the region to deliver immunization services effectively.
Collaborate with national counterparts on strategies to strengthen primary healthcare infrastructure, logistics, and workforce capacity for immunization service delivery.
Identify and promote best practices for integrating immunization services into primary healthcare systems.

Data Management and Reporting:

Provide technical assistance to African Union Member States for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of immunization data.
Collaborate with the Africa CDC headquarters on the development and maintenance of regional immunization data management systems.
Prepare reports on immunization program performance and primary healthcare system capacity for internal and external stakeholders.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

Work closely with Ministry of Health, stakeholder in Member States.
Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional partners working on immunization and primary healthcare.
Participate in technical meetings and workshops related to immunization and primary healthcare.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Education Qualifications;

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Immunology, Epidemiology, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in public health immunization programs.
Applicants with bachelor’s degree would be considered provided they have 10 years of relevant work experience in public health immunization programs.
Strong technical expertise in immunization program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
Experience working on the integration of immunization services into primary healthcare systems
Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Required Skills and Competencies:
Functional Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrable skills to conceptualize, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate resource management support requirements.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure.
Excellent skills and abilities applied to translating technical information into presentations, briefings and report for both technical and lay audiences
Knowledge of oral communication techniques and skill in presentation delivery, programme consultation and credible verbal response to inquiries.
Knowledge of interpersonal relationship practices and skills to meet and deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrable proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, data visualization and statistical packages as well as data analysis skills are mandatory.

Personal Abilities:

Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to produce precise and intelligible reports and office briefs in line with the requirements of the Africa CDC.
Able to operate in a multicultural environment
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Knowledge of results-based management.

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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.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
7th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant (ACHPR)

Req Id: 2403
Location: Banjul, the Gambia
Reports to: Senior Administration and Human Resource Officer
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR)
Division: N/A
Job Grade: GSA5
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

To provide Human Resources management and Administration support services

Main Functions

Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff including initiating and following up on reference checks and academic qualification ensuring the completion of the pre-recruitment formalities.
Responsible with coordination of onboarding and offboarding processes
Reviews and processes staff entitlements and claims in accordance with Staff Regulations and Rules.
Processes and follows up on action related to the administration of entitlements in respect of the staff payroll
Support in ensure compliance with Performance Management
Provide support in all initiative related to Talent Management, Human Resources Development and succession planning
Provide support in generating periodic Human Resources reports within agreed deadlines
Follows up on actions related to the administration of the Human Resource activities on a day-to-day basis
Performs other related Human Resource and Administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Specific Responsibilities

Responsible with ensuring all confidential staff files are complete as per file audit checklist, and produce monthly report on the same
Responsible with processing monthly staff payroll, by ensuring that staff receive salaries timely after all approvals
Focal point for processing staff entitlements such as education allowance, Home Leave, Transport allowance, overtime, and all other entitlements, maintain education allowance tracker, Home Leave tracker, Dependent List tracker, Transport allowance tracker and update all of these reports on monthly basis
Provide support in terms of ensuring performance management compliance and produce monthly report
Responsible with ensuring Leave roster is updated monthly and that all records including approved leave, back to office, mission reports and ordre de mission are submitted within prescribed timeframe
Provide support in any approved training programmes, and support the Senior Admin and HR Officer to develop Learning development plan based on performance management feedback
Provide support in recruitment of interns, regular and short term staff
Provide support in staff welfare initiatives
Responsible with coordination of orientation and on boarding programmes including ensuring new staff are properly received.
Provide support to all staff to understand Staff Regulations and Rules of the Union
Responsible with coordination of exit processes by ensuring all clearance process are properly completed
Responsible with tracking staff attendance records and providing weekly reports of compliance
Responsible with Stores Management for all consumables, and make timely replenishment reports including raising request for new purchase
Managing outsourced cleaners to ensure adequate cleaning of offices, arrange of work stations of employees
Responsible with utilities such as drinking water, office electricity, and stationary stores management and ensure timely replenishment and request for re-ordering.
Support the Senior Admin and HR Office with all office maintenance by ensuring that they are done on time and with value for money.
Produce the following monthly reports, Leave Tracker, Staff List Tracker, dependents tracker, Performance management tracker, file audit tracker, home leave tracker, back to office tracker, attendance register tracker, education allowance tracker,
Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Diploma in Human Resource Management, Law, Business/Public Administration with three (3) years’ of relevant work experience in Human Resources Management

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration with two (2) years’ relevant work experience in Human Resources Management.
Certification in Human Resources Management is an added advantage
Knowledge and working experience of SAP is required.

Required Skills:

Good knowledge and experience of HR best practices.
Excellent knowledge and practical experience of computer programs at the user level i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Knowledge of SAP is the requirement.
Good Interpersonal and communication skills.
Planning and organizational skills
Sound planning and organisational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
Proficiency in one of the AU officials working languages and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

Flexibility
Risk Awareness and Compliance

Core Competencies:

Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability awareness and Compliance
Learning Orientation
Communication skills

Functional Competencies:

Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge Sharing
Task Focused
Continuous Improvement Awareness

Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Language:

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
Indicative basic salary of US$ 15,758.00 (GSA5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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.
Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles.
These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2454
Locations: CA-RCC, NA-RCC, EA-RCC, SA-RCC, WA-RCC
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: Regional Collaborating Center (RCC)
Reports to: RCC Director
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Regional Coordination Center

Purpose of Job

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening public health institutions and systems across African Union (AU) Member States.
This MoU outlines a “Joint Action Plan” (JAP) with six key priorities:
Support Africa’s Future through Sustainable Immunization Systems
Information Sharing and Public Trust Building
Facilitate Efficient Regulatory Pathways for Vaccines
Strengthen Diagnostic and Disease Surveillance Capacity
Expand Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa
Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR)
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, based at the Regional Coordination Centre (RCC), will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the JAP activities across AU Member States within the assigned region. Outcomes: The M&E Officer will strengthen JAP implementation across the region by designing and managing robust M&E systems, providing data-driven insights, building capacity, and ensuring accountability.

Main Functions
JAP M&E:

Adapt and implement a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan from the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) for the JAP activities at the regional level.
Collect, analyze, and report on data related to JAP activity implementation in collaboration with Member States.
Conduct field visits to Member States to assess progress, identify challenges, and recommend solutions.
Prepare and disseminate regular progress reports on JAP implementation for stakeholders, including Africa CDC, GAVI, and Member States.
Contribute to the development of regional and continental strategies for improving JAP implementation.
Ensure data quality and adherence to established M&E protocols.
Develop data collection tools and methodologies for monitoring JAP activities in the assigned region.
Establish and maintain communication channels with Member States for data collection and reporting purposes.
Conduct data analysis to assess progress towards achieving JAP objectives and identify areas for improvement.
Supports the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) and contributes to preparation of reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of M&E efforts.
Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for the RCC M&E Unit.
Keeps the Senior M&E (of the JAP) at HQ informed about implementation at the RCC level, through monthly and quarterly M&E reports.

Scorecard M&E:

Support the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) in the coordination of other partners (e.g., Member States, WHO/UNICEF, etc.), around collection, analysis, maintenance, and reporting of the scorecard.

M&E Capacity Building:

Build the capacity of Member States in M&E principles and practices relevant to the JAP.
Participate in training and capacity-building activities for Member States’ M&E personnel.

Specific Responsibilities

Develop data collection tools and methodologies for monitoring JAP activities in the assigned region.
Establish and maintain communication channels with Member States for data collection and reporting purposes.
Conduct data analysis to assess progress towards achieving JAP objectives and identify areas for improvement.
Supports the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) and contributes to preparation of reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of M&E efforts.
Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for the RCC M&E Unit.
Participate in training and capacity-building activities for Member States’ M&E personnel.
Keeps the Senior M&E (of the JAP) at HQ informed about implementation at the RCC level, through monthly and quarterly M&E reports.
Stay informed about current trends and best practices in M&E related to public health interventions.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or a related field with 7 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
Experience working in the African context is desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
Experience working in the African context is desirable.

Required Skills
Knowledge and Skills:

Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and methodologies.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies

Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

Language

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any of the other official languages of the AU is an advantage.

Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies:

Building Relationship
Fosters Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

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.

Remuneration

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer (Immunization) – Preparedness for Vaccine Preventable Disease (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2458
Locations: Nairobi – Kenya, Libreville – Gabon, Lusaka – Zambia, Abuja – Nigeria & Addis Ababa – Ethiopia (Northern)
Job Grade: P3
Report to: Principal Program Officer- Country Engagement and Coordination
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Regional coordinating Centers/ Primary Health Care

Purpose of Job

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, Solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of African and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve this objective and deliver on this mandate, the Africa CDC, is building strong, trustful and respectful partnership with other public health organizations.
In this regards, Africa CDC and GAVI have signed a memorandum of understanding highlighting 7 shared priorities including (1) Scale up Routine Immunisation (2) Build public trust and confidence in routine immunisation and COVID-19 (3) Facilitation of efficient regulatory pathways and timely authorisations of vaccines and efficient, effective pharmacovigilance (4) Strengthen diagnostic and disease surveillance capacity for epidemic prone vaccine preventable diseases (5) Engagement on the continental vision to expand vaccine manufacturing in Africa (6) Information sharing, coordination and aligned public communication on vaccine-related goals and (7) strengthen Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
The implement this MoU, Africa CDC and GAVI have developed a two-years operational Joint Action Plan (JAP) with detailed activities.
The Africa CDC therefore seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to the position of Senior Technical Officer (Senior Technical Officer Immunization)-Preparedness for Vaccine Preventable Disease within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions

To contribute to strengthening immunization programs in African Union Member States, addressing the zero-dose agenda, building public trust in vaccines, and supporting the strengthening of primary healthcare systems for immunization service delivery across the life course.

Specific Responsibilities
Specifically, the Senior Technical Officer shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:
Provide strategic guidance on vaccine preventable disease prevention and control

Mapping out epidemic prone vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) across the continent
Develop targeted emergency preparedness measures for VPDs
Provide strategic guidance on strengthening surveillance VPDs at continental, regional, and national level
Provide strategic guidance on routine data monitoring of immunization coverage, analyse immunization/coverage data at all levels to improve ability to use data for operational decision-making.
Coordinate Africa CDC-GAVI JAP supported mission and field visits relative to immunization and prevention and control of VPDs.
Support to strengthen the active surveillance, reporting, and investigation of AEFI for COVID-19 vaccines

Public Trust and Advocacy:

Contribute to the development and implementation of communication strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, promoting public trust in vaccines in Member States.
Collaborate with national and regional partners on communication campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of immunization.
Support the development and implementation of community engagement strategies to build trust in immunization services.

Strengthening Primary Healthcare Systems:

Analyse and assess the capacity of primary healthcare systems within the region to deliver immunization services effectively.
Collaborate with national counterparts on strategies to strengthen primary healthcare infrastructure, logistics, and workforce capacity for immunization service delivery.
Identify and promote best practices for integrating immunization services into primary healthcare systems.

Data Management and Reporting:

Provide technical assistance to African Union Member States for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of immunization data.
Collaborate with the Africa CDC headquarters on the development and maintenance of regional immunization data management systems.
Prepare reports on immunization program performance and primary healthcare system capacity for internal and external stakeholders.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

Work closely with Ministry of Health, stakeholder in Member States.
Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional partners working on immunization and primary healthcare.
Participate in technical meetings and workshops related to immunization and primary healthcare.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in public health, Immunology, Epidemiology, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in public health immunization programs.
Applicants with bachelor’s degree would be considered provided they have 10 years of relevant work experience in public health immunization programs.
Strong technical expertise in immunization program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
Experience working on the integration of immunization services into primary healthcare systems
Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Required Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrable skills to conceptualize, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate resource management support requirements.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure.
Excellent skills and abilities applied to translating technical information into presentations, briefings and report for both technical and lay audiences
Knowledge of oral communication techniques and skill in presentation delivery, programme consultation and credible verbal response to inquiries.
Knowledge of interpersonal relationship practices and skills to meet and deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrable proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, data visualization and statistical packages as well as data analysis skills are mandatory.

Personal Abilities:

Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to produce precise and intelligible reports and office briefs in line with the requirements of the Africa CDC.
Able to operate in a multicultural environment
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Knowledge of results-based management

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.

Application Closing Date
7th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisi.

Job Title: IT Officer (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2446
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: MIS
Reports to: Senior IT officer
Directorate/Department: Administration
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 2
AU Organ: Africa CDC

Purpose of Job

The IT Officer at Africa CDC plays a crucial role in supporting and maintaining the organization’s information technology infrastructure and systems.
Working within the IT team, the IT Officer will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, security, and integrity of Africa CDC’s IT environment. This position reports to the Senior IT Officer

Main Functions

The IT Officer at Africa CDC fulfills a pivotal role in managing and maintaining the organization’s information technology infrastructure.
They oversee the administration of IT systems, provide user support, implement robust security measures, and contribute to system development and integration initiatives.
By ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of IT operations, the IT Officer supports Africa CDC’s mission of safeguarding public health across the African continent, ultimately contributing to the organization’s success in addressing public health challenges effectively.

Specific Responsibilities

Manage and administer Africa CDC’s IT systems, including servers, networks, and databases.
Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of IT systems to meet organizational needs.
Conduct regular system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Provide technical support and assistance to Africa CDC staff on IT-related matters, including hardware, software, and applications.
Respond to user queries, troubleshoot problems, and resolve technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Conduct user training sessions to enhance staff proficiency in using IT systems and tools.
Implement and maintain IT security measures to protect Africa CDC’s information assets from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
Monitor security logs, conduct security audits, and implement security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the IT security team to investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches.
Assist in the development, customization, and integration of IT systems and applications to support Africa CDC’s operational needs.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to implement new IT solutions, upgrades, and enhancements.
Participate in system testing, quality assurance, and documentation activities to ensure successful system implementation and deployment.
Support IT governance initiatives, including the development and implementation of IT policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies related to IT operations, security, and data privacy.
Assist in IT asset management, inventory tracking, and license compliance to optimize resource utilization and control costs.
Perform any other IT related duties as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Master’s degree in I Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Area of experience:

Experience with system administration tasks such as server management, network administration, and database maintenance.
Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues
Knowledge of IT security principles, practices, and technologies
Familiarity with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) framework and best practices
Proven experience in managing IT at a regional or continental level organization.
Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Certifications in relevant areas such as Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CompTIA Security+, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) are desirable.

Required Skills:

IT Knowledge, MS Applications
Server management
Network Administration
Hardware and software maintainance.

Leadership Competencies

Managing Risk
Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management.

Core Competencies:

Building Relationships
Learning Orientation
Foster Accountability Culture
Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation.

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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 USD 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 66,751.81 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2486
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethopia
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed term
Reports to: Head of Legal and Dispute Settlement
Directorate/Department: Africa CDC
Division: Legal and Dispute Settlement

Purpose of Job

The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for provision of support on all legal matters, negotiate and drafting of legal agreements.
The Senior Legal Office will also, advise the Africa CDC Secretariat on legal matters concerning operations, employment, intellectual property rights, and public relations, conflicts of interest, privileges and immunities, policies, governance, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Main Functions

Provide technical support in the preparation and implementation of programmes developed out of the Organ’s strategic plan.
Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders on relevant matters.
Provide technical support for the development of a resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders’ coordination.
Conduct complex analysis and promptly liaise with the various Directorates /Division of the Africa CDC and other AU Organs for coordination and alignment purposes.
Actively contribute to the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.

Specific Responsibilities

Assist with the drafting and review of legal documents, including correspondence, guidelines, briefing papers, and reports on a wide variety of legal matters.
Integrate legal frameworks, policies, and procedures to promote project implementation.
Provide legal advice and mainstream in all the compliance with relevant laws, and regulations, and effectively integrate legal frameworks in the implementation of project activities.
Provide legal support and contribute to identifying and assessing issues and risks related to complementary social inclusion and implement responses.
Support timely updating of the existing Policies, Administrative Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategies, Guidelines, etc. and make proposals.
Negotiate of legal instruments, agreements and arrangements that provide the normative framework.
Ensure the consideration of legal matters of the project and provideassistance on legal matters affecting the operation and activities.
Support the legal team on issues related to the implementation of the Gender Action Plan and any other gender-related issue.
Assist with research and the provision of legal advice on the interpretation and application of AU law.
Conduct legal research and proffer legal opinions on matters raised by Africa CDC.
Perform any other relevant functions as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

University Master’s Degree in Law with an emphasis in Public International Law, Administrative Law with seven (7) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) at an expert level in a legal position within , a government or international organization.

University Bachelor’s Degree in law with an emphasis in the area of Public International Law, Administrative Law, Labor Law or equivalent with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) years of relevant work experience should be at a expert level in a legal position within an academic institution, a government or international organization.
Relevant work experience refers to a progressively responsible experience in legal practice or related area, at least one of which should be in an international setting. More specifically, the candidate should be experienced in the provision of legal advisory services in an organization dealing with multilateral issues, Ministries of Health/Departments of Justice/International Affairs or Cooperation of Member States, or such other relevant organizations and institutions.
Experience in providing legal advice and counsel to public health or related public sector programmes, of which 3 years at a specialist/expertise level.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of legal policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting.
Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations in individual and team setting.
Demonstrable skills in issue identification, opinion formulation, and in documenting conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrable legal writing skills and other writing skills to prepare responses for inquiries, reports, proposals, etc.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
General knowledge of office administrative support procedures and processes.
Knowledge of interpersonal relationship practices to meet and deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications.
Experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) is required. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight
Developing Others:
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Building Relationship
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing:
Drive for Result
Continuous Improvement Orientation

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.

Language:

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 USD 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: IT Officer (AfCDC)

Purpose of Job

The IT Officer at Africa CDC plays a crucial role in supporting and maintaining the organization’s information technology infrastructure and systems.
Working within the IT team, the IT Officer will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, security, and integrity of Africa CDC’s IT environment. This position reports to the Senior IT Officer

Main Functions

The IT Officer at Africa CDC fulfills a pivotal role in managing and maintaining the organization’s information technology infrastructure.
They oversee the administration of IT systems, provide user support, implement robust security measures, and contribute to system development and integration initiatives.
By ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of IT operations, the IT Officer supports Africa CDC’s mission of safeguarding public health across the African continent, ultimately contributing to the organization’s success in addressing public health challenges effectively.

Specific Responsibilities

Manage and administer Africa CDC’s IT systems, including servers, networks, and databases.
Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of IT systems to meet organizational needs.
Conduct regular system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Provide technical support and assistance to Africa CDC staff on IT-related matters, including hardware, software, and applications.
Respond to user queries, troubleshoot problems, and resolve technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Conduct user training sessions to enhance staff proficiency in using IT systems and tools.
Implement and maintain IT security measures to protect Africa CDC’s information assets from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
Monitor security logs, conduct security audits, and implement security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the IT security team to investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches.
Assist in the development, customization, and integration of IT systems and applications to support Africa CDC’s operational needs.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to implement new IT solutions, upgrades, and enhancements.
Participate in system testing, quality assurance, and documentation activities to ensure successful system implementation and deployment.
Support IT governance initiatives, including the development and implementation of IT policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies related to IT operations, security, and data privacy.
Assist in IT asset management, inventory tracking, and license compliance to optimize resource utilization and control costs.
Perform any other IT related duties as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Master’s degree in I Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Area of experience:

Experience with system administration tasks such as server management, network administration, and database maintenance.
Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues
Knowledge of IT security principles, practices, and technologies
Familiarity with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) framework and best practices
Proven experience in managing IT at a regional or continental level organization.
Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Certifications in relevant areas such as Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CompTIA Security+, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) are desirable.

Required Skills:

IT Knowledge, MS Applications
Server management
Network Administration
Hardware and software maintainance.

Leadership Competencies

Managing Risk
Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management.

Core Competencies:

Building Relationships
Learning Orientation
Foster Accountability Culture
Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation.

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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.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Senior Legal Officer (AfCDC)

Purpose of Job

The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for provision of support on all legal matters, negotiate and drafting of legal agreements.
The Senior Legal Office will also, advise the Africa CDC Secretariat on legal matters concerning operations, employment, intellectual property rights, and public relations, conflicts of interest, privileges and immunities, policies, governance, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Main Functions

Provide technical support in the preparation and implementation of programmes developed out of the Organ’s strategic plan.
Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders on relevant matters.
Provide technical support for the development of a resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders’ coordination.
Conduct complex analysis and promptly liaise with the various Directorates /Division of the Africa CDC and other AU Organs for coordination and alignment purposes.
Actively contribute to the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans.

Specific Responsibilities

Assist with the drafting and review of legal documents, including correspondence, guidelines, briefing papers, and reports on a wide variety of legal matters.
Integrate legal frameworks, policies, and procedures to promote project implementation.
Provide legal advice and mainstream in all the compliance with relevant laws, and regulations, and effectively integrate legal frameworks in the implementation of project activities.
Provide legal support and contribute to identifying and assessing issues and risks related to complementary social inclusion and implement responses.
Support timely updating of the existing Policies, Administrative Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategies, Guidelines, etc. and make proposals.
Negotiate of legal instruments, agreements and arrangements that provide the normative framework.
Ensure the consideration of legal matters of the project and provideassistance on legal matters affecting the operation and activities.
Support the legal team on issues related to the implementation of the Gender Action Plan and any other gender-related issue.
Assist with research and the provision of legal advice on the interpretation and application of AU law.
Conduct legal research and proffer legal opinions on matters raised by Africa CDC.
Perform any other relevant functions as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

University Master’s Degree in Law with an emphasis in Public International Law, Administrative Law with seven (7) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) at an expert level in a legal position within , a government or international organization.

University Bachelor’s Degree in law with an emphasis in the area of Public International Law, Administrative Law, Labor Law or equivalent with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) years of relevant work experience should be at a expert level in a legal position within an academic institution, a government or international organization.
Relevant work experience refers to a progressively responsible experience in legal practice or related area, at least one of which should be in an international setting. More specifically, the candidate should be experienced in the provision of legal advisory services in an organization dealing with multilateral issues, Ministries of Health/Departments of Justice/International Affairs or Cooperation of Member States, or such other relevant organizations and institutions.
Experience in providing legal advice and counsel to public health or related public sector programmes, of which 3 years at a specialist/expertise level.

Required Skills:

Knowledge of legal policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting.
Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations in individual and team setting.
Demonstrable skills in issue identification, opinion formulation, and in documenting conclusions and recommendations.
Demonstrable legal writing skills and other writing skills to prepare responses for inquiries, reports, proposals, etc.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
General knowledge of office administrative support procedures and processes.
Knowledge of interpersonal relationship practices to meet and deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications.
Experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) is required. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight
Developing Others:
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Building Relationship
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing:
Drive for Result
Continuous Improvement Orientation

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.

Language:

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

Application Closing Date
29th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Technical Officer – One Health (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2446
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: Surveillance and Disease Intelligence
Reports to: Head of One Health
Directorate/Department/Organ: Center for Public Health Emergency
AU Organ: Africa CDC

Purpose of Job

Africa CDC recognizes that zoonotic diseases, food safety, climate change and antimicrobial resistance are the four (4) areas in greatest need of a collaborative One Health approach across African nations. To address these, Africa CDC aims to empower Member States and RECs to prevent, respond to and control public health events on the continent and to achieve the Agenda 2063: the Africa We Want and the AU Africa Health Strategy, utilizing a One Health approach.
The technical officer reports to the One Health Unit Lead and provides a variety of technical support services to the Zoonotic Disease Program and Africa Union One Health Coordination Group on Zoonotic Diseases. This position supports the implementation of the Africa CDC’s Framework for One Health Practice in National Public Health Institutes and the implementation of the Africa Union One Health Strategy (AU OH Strategy) on Zoonotic Diseases.

Main Functions

Supporting One Health unit (Zoonotic Disease Programme) specifically the implementation of Africa CDC’s Framework for One Health Practice in National Public Health Institutes (OH Framework) and
Contributing to the collaborative implementation of the AU OH Strategy on Zoonotic Diseases with AU Organs like the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the Pan African Veterinary Vaccine Centre (PANVAC).

Specific Responsibilities

Work collaboratively across all Africa CDC technical divisions through the designated focal points, with AU Organs, AU MS, and partners to ensure successful implementation of the Zoonotic Diseases programme’s priority activities including supporting OH Framework implementation.
Support the implementation of the AU OH Strategy for Zoonotic Diseases.
Support AU member states with functional One Health multisectoral coordination mechanisms for addressing shared health threats such as Zoonotic Diseases
Support AU member states with the integration of One Health coordinated surveillance for priority zoonotic diseases.
Act as the technical focal point for the Zoonotic Disease Programme as well as the implementation strategies for the prevention and control of Zoonotic Diseases in AU Member States
Support to develop and implement multisectoral strategies and plans, adapted to regional/country as needed for the prevention and control of Zoonotic Diseases.
Develop appropriate tools and provide technical guidance to Member States.
Represent Africa CDC at the AU One Health Coordination Group on Zoonotic Diseases meetings.
Coordinate AU OH Coordination Group meetings, document and distribute notes and ensure the flow of information among the AU Organ focal points identified to jointly develop the strategy.
Identify key activities for the AU at the human-animal-environment interface. In support of the Zoonotic Diseases program.
Support the process of developing, implementing, managing, evaluating, and reporting Zoonotic Disease related activities.
Provide technical and scientific support to AU OH Task Force in its effort to promote, operationalize and institutionalize One Health approaches across the continent, including topics covering zoonotic disease.
Develop One Health related documents that include implementation reports, publications, and grant or other funding applications or proposals.
Provide regular updates to partners on progress made on the AU OH Strategy development and other relevant Zoonotic Diseases program updates.
Produce and submit reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Perform any other relevant functions as assigned by the Supervisor

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Veterinary Public Health, Program Management, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Or
Master’s degree in public health, veterinary public health, program management with 2 years of relevant experience.
Previous experience in supporting One Health, public health, Veterinary and environment public health or other public sector projects and programmes under government ministries and external donors is required
Previous experience working in Africa is desirable

Required Skills:
Functional Skills:

Research skills including the ability to analyse, synthesize and summarize complex information.
Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
Experience with community planning, program development, implementation, evaluation, and directly related work experience preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications. Experience/training utilizing database, statistical, and graphics software desired.
Strong written and verbal communication skills that can persuade and inspire action.
Interpersonal and diversity management skills
Report and proposal writing skills etc.

Personal Abilities:

Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate in a multicultural environment.
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team spirit.
Adaptive, patient, resilient and flexible.
Proactive and solution oriented.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

Building Partnerships
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation.

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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.

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Benefits Officer (Pension Investments)

Requisition ID: 2406
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethopia
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed term
Division: Compensation and Benefits
Reports to: Head of Compensation and Benefits Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: Human Resources Management Directorate

Purpose of Job

To provide technical support for the management of pension investments as well as administration of all staff benefits, entitlements and any other staff welfare related issues. Provide Financial Statements of the AU Staff Pension Fund.

Main Functions

Provides technical support in the management of a portfolio of pension investment schemes, verifying income generated thereof and reporting on their activities.
Provides technical support in monitoring, analyzing and interpreting internal data maintained on investment transactions pertaining to a particular investment fund and income generated thereof against reports from the holding or custodian banks.
Carry out the investment accounting and investment performance and periodic reporting of Pension Fund assets.
Provides technical support in the overall administration of staff benefits.
Provides support in following up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
Maintains profile of staff benefits matters and recommend new and expand on existing policy areas for planned research on the area.
Maintain the staff details related to Pension.
Administers and manages participation and separation processes, as well as complex post-retirement matters, including the determination and calculation of all types of pension benefits.
Provides support in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.
Proposes new methods and procedures to ensure the smooth functioning of the Unit
Contributes in timely generation and analyzing accurate reports for the respective Division and AU’s internal use.
Coordinates the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
Participates in the organization of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
Engages with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships.
Supports the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets
Produces draft reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programs related to the functioning of the Unit/Division
Provides technical support to internal and external stakeholders
Investigates and resolves difficult cases.

Specific Responsibilities

Provides support in managing a portfolio of pension investment schemes, verifying income generated thereof, recording and reporting on their activities.
Provides support in monitoring, analyzing and interpreting internal data maintained on investment transactions pertaining to a particular investment fund and income generated thereof against reports from the holding or custodian banks.
Provides support in ensuring that pension investments are safeguarded; preparing relevant financial reports; monitoring account reconciliations between the internal record and all financial data generated from holding or custodian banks.
Carry out the investment accounting and investment performance and periodic reporting of Pension Fund assets.
Provides support in evaluation of pension and insurance schemes to ensure value for money services as well as competitiveness of proposed scheme in comparison to the current market.
Provides support in the promotion of awareness of pension and its regulations;
Assists the Head of Division in providing baseline data and reports for use during reporting to the Board of Trustees as well as other relevant internal and external stakeholders
Enrolls eligible staff to the AU Pension Scheme, Medical and Life Group insurance schemes;
Updates the staff pension contribution on monthly basis including changes in contributions in the in-house developed application
Provide periodic reports to the Head of Compensation and Benefits on status of pension contribution
Works on analytical reports linked to pension contribution
Provide support in the development and review of staff benefits related and investment management policies and procedures.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, with 5 (five) years relevant work experience in financial management, budgeting, investment management and accounting, payroll administration and management, out of which at least 2 years with investment/loan or interest management experience.

Master’s Degree holders are required to have 2 (two) years relevant work experience as mentioned above.
Certification in Accountancy is required, like ACCA, CIMA, CPA etc.
Working knowledge of multiple investment product types (equities, fixed income, derivatives) and associated accounting treatment.
Knowledge of investment valuation accounting standards.
Knowledge of proper internal controls for investment transactions.
Work experience with the SAP Finance module or any similar system
Experience in participating in the daily management of a pension system, in international organization
Experience in handling staff insurance matters is required.
Experience processing staff benefits in a large similar international organization with a large employee base is mandatory
Preparation of Financial Statements
Work experience in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is an advantage

Required Skills:

Planning and organizational skills
Ability to work in teams and in a multi-cultural setting
Communication and report writing skills
Strong capacity to manage, organize, compile and analyze data
Knowledge and understating of staff benefits and entitlement policies, standards and systems
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and AU computing systems
Knowledge and working experience of an ERM system. Work experience in SAP system is an added advantage
Inter-personal and customer/ client service skills
Proficiency in one of the two AU official working languages (French or English) is required and fluency in another AU language(s) (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is an added 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

Tenur of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Language:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (French or English), is required and fluency in another AU official working language(s) (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is an added advantage.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 22,932.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer (Social Behavioral Change) – Preparedness For Vaccine Preventable Disease

Requisition ID: 2461
Locations: Abuja, Nairobi, Kenya, Libreville, Gabon, Lusaka, Zambia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Northern)
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: Emergency, Preparedness & Response
Reports to: Head of Social Behavioral Change Communication
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC

Purpose of Job

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, Solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of African and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve this objective and deliver on this mandate, the Africa CDC, is building strong, trustful and respectful partnership with other public health organizations. In this regards, Africa CDC and GAVI have signed a memorandum of understanding highlighting 7 shared priorities including (1) Scale up Routine Immunisation (2) Build public trust and confidence in routine immunisation and COVID-19 (3) Facilitation of efficient regulatory pathways and timely authorisations of vaccines and efficient, effective pharmacovigilance (4) Strengthen diagnostic and disease surveillance capacity for epidemic prone vaccine preventable diseases (5) Engagement on the continental vision to expand vaccine manufacturing in Africa (6) Information sharing, coordination and aligned public communication on vaccine-related goals and (7) strengthen Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
The implement this MoU, Africa CDC and GAVI have developed a two-years operational Joint Action Plan (JAP) with detailed activities. The Africa CDC therefore seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to the position of Senior Technical Officer (Senior Social Behavioral Change Officer)-Preparedness for Vaccine Preventable Disease within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions

Under direct supervision of the head of social behavioural change, the Senior Technical Officer will be responsible for provide technical guidance on vaccine preventable disease surveillance, prevention and control, by providing data from communities that support the Building of Public trsut in vaccination a key aspect of the Africa CDC-GAVI Joint Action Plan.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, the Senior Technical Officer shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

Collect and synthesise data using BeSD tools to guide on the roll out of vaccine preventable disease prevention and control
The holder incumbent will be expected to provide technical support to activities related to social mobilization, demand generation and related functions.
Contribute to information that guides behavior change communication for social mobilization, community engagement and behaviour change
Support the risk communication and community engagement team to develop plans and activities to increase demand for vaccination and RI services
Support the development/implementation of SBC strategy with approaches, plans and activities geared towards increasing demand for vaccination and RI services.
Participate in the development of demand strategy founded on sound evidence based on studies with clear objectives, approaches, plans, activities, as well as monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.
To support Vaccination activities to improve demand through advocacy, social mobilization, and community engagement initiatives.
Promotion of Appropriate use of SBC principles and approaches
Together with the head of SBC, use data to promote appropriate use of SBC approaches, aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action as well as policy advice.
Support the GAVI alliance partners in the strategic use of communication for social development to ensure optimum leverage and impact of communication activities on programme, policy and advocacy activities.
Working with the M&E team, monitors and evaluates activities based on applied targeted communication research and frequent visits to project sites.
Carry out SBC advocacy activities with/for a wide range of constituents, stakeholders, partners, communities, such as religious groups, traditional leaders, teachers, artists and other organized groups at all public health levels
Work with Senior Gender Equality Officer to promote engagement and dialogue, inclusion, self-determination and participation in mobilizing social, political, behavioral and cultural change to achieve sustainable program results for vaccination and improved routine immunization, and children and women’s rights, equity and well-being.
Participate in the adaptation of existing GAVI alliance partners strategy, approaches, plans as well as training materials and activities to build up capacity in participatory and behaviour change communication
Support the coordination of Africa CDC Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention and Response activities
Support African Union Member states in development and implementation of national action plans for the use behavioural data including social listening for disease specific eliminations plans/strategies…
Conduct regular community risk assessment

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Education Qualifications:

A Masters University degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) with seven (7) years of relevant experience with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, and participatory communication, and research,
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Health Education) with 10 years of work experience with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, and participatory communication, and research,
Training in SBC and implementation in SBC, social mobilization and behavioral change. Training in inter-disciplinary approach in programme communication.

Knowledge and experience:

Minimum 5 years relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including 2 years in with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes Demonstrable experience in research in public health field such emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and vaccine preventable diseases
Experience of statistical analyses and advanced analytical epidemiology.
Experience of teaching and training
Experience working with an international organization is a valuable asset.
Previous experience working in Africa that reflects an in-depth knowledge of infection prevention and control will be an added advantage

Functional Skills:

Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in supporting and/or managing complex, public health programmes with special emphasis on infection prevention and control
Skills in programme monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
Demonstrable skills to conceptualize, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate resource management support requirements.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure.
Excellent skills and abilities applied to translating technical information into presentations, briefings and report for both technical and lay audiences
Knowledge of oral communication techniques and skill in presentation delivery, programme consultation and credible verbal response to inquiries.
Knowledge of interpersonal relationship practices and skills to meet and deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrable proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, data visualization and statistical packages as well as data analysis skills are mandatory.

Personal Abilities:

Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to produce precise and intelligible reports and office briefs in line with the requirements of the Africa CDC.
Able to operate in a multicultural environment
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Knowledge of results-based management

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.

Language:

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$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
7th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Technical Officer – Mortality Surveillance AfCDC

Requisition ID: 2463
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethopia
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed term
Division: Surveillance & Disease Intelligence
Reports to: Programme Lead Mortality Surveillance
Directorate/Department/Organ: Center for Public Health Emergency Management

Purpose of Job

Africa CDC is looking for an experienced technical officer to support the organisation’s mortality surveillance programme.
The technical officer will assist the Africa CDC and AU Member States with planning and implementing interventions to improve mortality data collection, collation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of resulting information to the different users and stakeholders.
The aim is to improve the availability of quality data and its use to inform policy and public health practice. The position is based at the Africa CDC headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Main Functions

This role is instrumental in the implementation of Africa CDC Continental Framework for Mortality Surveillance Strengthening in collaboration with AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities and both technical and strategic Partners.
The aim is to assist Africa CDC and AU Member States with planning and implementing interventions to improve mortality data collection, collation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of resulting information to the different users and stakeholders for evidence based decision-making.

Specific Responsibilities

Support the implementation of Africa CDC Continental Framework for Mortality Surveillance Strengthening in collaboration with AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities and both technical and strategic Partners
Develop and maintain a continental repository for mortality data
Design and implement analytical approaches to describe mortality patterns and trends and synthesize technical information for strategic and programmatic decision-making.
Responsible for the development of appropriate tools and technical guidance to enhance capacities and skills for mortality data analysis and visualisation to provide meaningful insights for the targeted users.
Support efforts to collect and integrate mortality data from diverse sources and synthesize knowledge to build the evidence for policy and programming in collaboration with regional and national health authorities
Generate regular reports on mortality trends, patterns, and other relevant insights to inform public health initiatives and policies; and disseminate findings with scientific papers and presentations, reports, and policy briefs for public health action.
Represent Africa CDC in a professional manner, which creates a positive image and enhances the credibility of the organization.
Liaise with Strategic and Technical Partners to strengthen skills and technical capacity for mortality surveillance in AU Member States,
Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Population Health, Data science, Health Services Research, or a related field with 5 years of experience working conducting, managing, and disseminating public health information, using ICD standards for mortality data generation, infectious disease prevention and control, outbreak response, or strengthening of health systems.

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Population Health, Data science, Health Services Research, or a related field with 2 years of experience working in working conducting, managing, and disseminating public health information, using ICD standards for mortality data generation, infectious disease prevention and control, outbreak response, or strengthening of health systems.
Proven experience in database development, data management, or a similar role, preferably within the healthcare or public health sector.
Proficiency in mortality data analysis tools and software packages such as the WHO ANACoD, STATA, R/Python, SAS, and SPSS is an added advantage.
Demonstrated experience in implementation research design, methods, analysis, and dissemination using quantitative approaches.
Experience leading and coordinating multi-country or multi-institutional research projects or networks involving diverse stakeholders and partners.
Experience developing and implementing research policies, strategies, and plans aligning with organizational goals and priorities.

Required Skills:

Proven ability to advance research projects independently while being accountable for their behaviour.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrable knowledge of public health principles and practice as they relate to the implementation of public health programmes and service delivery.
Excellent communication skills for both technical and lay audiences.
Demonstrated skills in planning, management and execution of public health projects from conception through implementation.
Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analysing and using data influence decisions and practice at different level
Research and data interpretation skills
Attention to detail
Cultural intelligence
Negotiation and diplomacy skills
Creative problem-solving
Knowledge of international health frameworks and policies
Results-oriented mindset
Passion for public health
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish). Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Teamwork and Collaboration
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

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.

Language:

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

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer for Diagnostics Access (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2410
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P3 Step 5
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: Laboratory Diagnostics
Reports to: Director, Center for Laboratory Diagnostics and Systems
Directorate/Department : Center for laboratory Diagnostics and Systems
AU Organ: Africa CDC

Purpose of Job

The expansion of clinical and public health laboratory systems to support clinical care, disease surveillance, and outbreak response is one of the technical pillars of the Africa CDC.
The Centre of Laboratory Diagnostics and Systems of Africa CDC is leading the continental effort to strengthen laboratory systems and networks in African Union Member States. Access to quality-assured laboratory diagnostic tools especially during an emergency is one of the limiting factors for the provision of laboratory services towards the attainment of universal health coverage.
The Senior Technical Officer for Diagnostic Access will support the implementation of key initiatives to unlock access challenges to quality diagnostics for Africa’s priority diseases.

Main Functions
The Senior Technical Officer for Diagnostic Access generally will be responsible for:

Coordinating and supporting activities related to accelerating diagnostics access in African Union (AU) Member States (MS) in line with the goals of the Africa Collaborative Initiative to Advance Diagnostics (AFCAD).
Provide technical support for the implementation of initiatives that will enable all Member States to achieve equitable access to essential diagnostics.
Support the strengthening of the Africa Biobanking Network, facilitate the evaluation and introduction of new or advanced diagnostics technologies, and support efforts of local manufacturing of diagnostics and regulatory harmonization.
Provide technical guidance to strengthen laboratory systems to support early warning surveillance and response systems for African Union Member States and facilitate the accelerated implementation of International Health Regulations (2015).

Specific Responsibilities

Provide coordination support on the implementation of objectives of the Africa Collaborative Initiative to Advance Diagnostics (AFCAD).
Coordinate all Africa CDC activities related to diagnostics access including supporting biobanking, diagnostics development and evaluation, regulatory approval and harmonization, procurement and global price negotiation, policy adoption and uptake, and post-marketing surveillance.
Coordinate the development and implementation of the work plan of the Diagnostics Advisory Committee (DAC).
Engage with members of the DAC and organize regular meetings to discuss the progress towards the execution of the work plan of the DAC.
Support and supervise the activities of the Africa Biobanking Network and work closely with the biobanking focal person and the biobanking steering committee.
Work with the Africa Medical Device Forum (AMDF) and the Africa Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Programme (AMRH) of AUDA NEPAD and Africa Medicines Agency to support activities towards regulatory reliance, convergence, and harmonization in the continent.
To coordinate with the AMDF and AMRH to convene National Regulatory Authorities(NRAs), and Ministries of Health of Member States to facilitate the registration, adoption, and uptake of diagnostics for African priority diseases.
Coordinate evaluation of diagnostics including diagnostic technologies such as the diagnostics for priority diseases and other diagnostic tests.
Collaborate with the appropriate units within Africa CDC to support efforts towards local manufacturing of diagnostics in the continent.
Coordinate the development and dissemination of policy documents and guidelines on the adoption and uptake of diagnostic tests in African countries.
Support monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of activities of the Diagnostic Access Division including tracking financial expenditure for the program.
Coordinate training programs related to diagnostic access.
Represent the Head of the Division in meetings or discussions on issues related to diagnostics access.
Support any other duties as assigned by the supervisorPerform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s in Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Doctor of Medicine (MD), or related fields, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years of managerial experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, or related fields and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years of managerial experience.

Required Skills:
Functional skills:

Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning, and executing projects from conception through implementation
Demonstrable experience in implementing public health projects with a focus on laboratory system strengthening, biobanking, diagnostic evaluation, and regulatory harmonization.
Demonstrable experience in working with stakeholders involved in laboratory system strengthening, biobanking, diagnostic evaluation, and regulatory harmonization.
Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC, Regional Coordinating Centres and National Public Health Institutes, and other African Union agencies like AUDA NEPAD.
Ability to engage effectively and diplomatically with partners including national governments, donors, and other stakeholders.
Excellent computer skills, including word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications, and experience in using software applications such as MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Personal Abilities:

Strong problem-solving abilities.
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team spirit.
Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally diverse team.
Ability to plan and predict potential and emerging barriers.
Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible.
Proven ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence including content fit for purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports.
Ability to build strong relationships internally and with external stakeholders.

Leadership Competencies:

Change Management
Developing Others
Strategic Insight
Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

Learning Orientation
Building Relationship
Communicating with Influence
Foster Accountability Culture.

Functional Competencies:

Continuous Improvement Orientation
Drive for Results
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Conceptual Thinking.

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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.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Secretary (CELHTO)

Req Id: 2423
Location: Niamey, Niger
Reports to: Coordinator of CELHTO and Senior officer
Directorate/Department/Organ: HHS
Division: AU-CELHTO
Job Grade: GSA4
Number of Positions: 2
Contract Type: Regular
Slot: 2 Openings

Purpose of Job

To provide secretarial and clerical support services to the assigned supervisor or Department for its effective functioning.

Main Functions

Provides timely operational support.
Implement operational activities as scheduled and report.
Assist in the follow-up on logistical arrangements, activity implementation, and provision of updates.
Liaising effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Follow up meeting decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
Prepare routine office communication and assist in compiling data and information for reporting purposes.
Contributes to the creation, improvement and maintenance of record and retrieval systems.
Follow up on the provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials.
Perform any other task as requested by the supervisor.

Specific Responsibilities

Receive and prepare draft responses to routine correspondences for the signature of the supervisors.
Type and proof-read documents, reports, etc. as may be required by assigned supervisors.
Attend visitors and staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures.
Assist in the follow-up on logistical arrangements, activity implementation, and provision of updates.
Maintains a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences and documents.
Respond to and screen various correspondences such as telephone calls, e-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners.
Keep an up to date diary of appointments for supervisors.
Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action.
Provide day to day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Units.
Ensure availability of stationery stock, equipment and furniture in offices assigned.
Perform reception services where required; and
Perform any other relevant duties and responsibility as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Diploma (Bac+2) in Secretarial Science, Administrative Services, Office Management, or related studies with 3 years of relevant secretarial work experience in public organizations, diplomatic missions, international organizations or international non-governmental organizations.

Bachelor’s Degree (Bac+3) in Secretarial Science, Administrative Services, Office Management, or related studies are required to have a minimum of 2 years of relevant secretarial work experience in public organizations, diplomatic missions, international organizations or international non-governmental organizations.
Communication related training is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

Excellent knowledge of computer office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
Sound planning and organisational skills.
Very good typing skills, of at least fifty words per minute.
Good interpersonal skills.
Strong communication ability, both orally and in writing.
Proficiency in one of the AU Official working languages (Arabic, English, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Spanish) is mandatory, whereas proficiency in two languages, especially English and French, is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies:

Communicating with impact
Building Relationship

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Language:

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
Indicative basic salary of US$ 12,834 (GSA4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: AVoHC Technical Officer – Team Training and Capacity Building (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2469
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P2 STEP 5
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: Emergency, Preparedness & Response
Reports to: Head of Division EPR
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC

Purpose of Job

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) was officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 31, 2017. The Africa CDC is Africa’s first continent-wide public health agency and envisions a safer, healthier, integrated and stronger Africa, where Member States are capable of effectively responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats.
The agency mission is to strengthen Africa’s public health institutions’ capabilities to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continent-wide preparedness and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programmes.
In seeking to achieve this objective and deliver on the mandate of the Africa CDC, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity by the reinforcement of its organizational structure and expertise. The Africa CDC therefore seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to the position of AVoHC Technical Officer_Team Training and Capacity building within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions

Under the supervision and guidance of the head of EPR Division, the AVoHC Technical Officer_Team Training and Capacity building shall, overall, lead on ensuring an inclusive environment for all learning / training and capacity strengthening activities and ensure that learning and development is dynamic, inclusive and accessible through a range of mediums that include face-to-face, remote, online and e-learning platforms.

Specific Responsibilities
The AVoHC Technical Officer Team Training and Capacity building, shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

Conduct regular training needs analysis in order to determine and commission a relevant, high-quality and cost-effective portfolio of training. This is to include the delivery of inductions for new team members, professional development and deployment training, as well as simulation exercises,
Provide expertise in learning design to enhance capacity strengthening activities through face-to-face, remote, hybrid, e-learning platforms;
Lead on planning and design of a suite of courses, in collaboration with subject matter experts,
Deliver training for the advance deployment core team and AVoHC Members,
Create materials to support course design and delivery, such as presentations, activities, resources, and storyboards, ensuring high quality learner experience and tech standards,
Ensure robust process for monitoring and evaluation are embedded into all strengthening / training activities.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
The Minimum academic requirements are:

Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated involvement in the successful development and management of emergency preparedness and response programs, or
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in related fields.

Essential:

Experience in supporting implementation of public health training and capacity building programs related to Emergency Preparedness and Response.

Desirable:

Experience working with an international organization is an asset.
Previous experience working in Africa that reflects an in-depth knowledge of public health issues and public health workforce in general.
Demonstrable experience and knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC and Regional Collaborating Centre’s.
Understanding of the African Union’s way of working and managing associated relationships with Member States and partners is a valuable asset.
Experience with engagement and interaction with senior-level officials and other key stakeholders in both public and private-sector organizations.
Strong analytical capacities
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and personal qualities of integrity and credibility
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details

Required Skills

Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to produce precise and intelligible reports and office briefs in line with the requirements of the African Union.
Able to operate in a multicultural environment
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Knowledge of results-based management

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 Result
Continuous Improvement Focus

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.

Language:

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$ 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 66,751.81 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Driver (ACHPR)

Req ID: 2385
Location: Banjul -The Gambia
Reports to: Senior Administration and Human Resources Officer
Directorate/Department/Organ: African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR)
Division: N/A
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSB7
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

To provide transportation services, vehicle maintenance and courier services.

Main Functions

Provide timely operational support
Implement operational activities as scheduled and report.
Assist in the follow up on logistical arrangements, activity implementation and provision of updates.
Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of record and retrieval systems
Follow up on provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials.
Provides transportation services to the Bureau, Members of the Commission, ACHPR Guests and staff.
Supervises support drivers during ACHPR statutory meetings.
Collects mail from the post office.
Operates and ensures maintenance of official motor vehicles internal and external tidiness and serviceable condition.
Acts in compliance with traffic laws and regulations

Specific Responsibilities

Process Applications for Summary of main duties and responsibilities:
Drive office vehicles and transport authorized personnel;
Receive from and drop officials to the airport;
Observe minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and ensure compliance;
Collect and deliver official mails, documents, and other items;
Take care of the day to day maintenance of assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery and brakes;
Maintain vehicle logbook and record all official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes and greasing.
Comply with all the rules and regulations relating to the ACHPR Secretariat’s management of vehicles planning and coordinating;
Ensure that vehicle documents are available and valid;
Logs official trips, daily mileage, petrol consumption, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc.
Collects and delivers mail, documents, equipment or packages and other items requested.
Perform operations services within the Secretariat
Performs any other duties as required and assigned by the Supervisor

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

A minimum of High School Certificate with a clean valid driver’s license, at least three (3) years of working experience as a driver in a registered international organization, national organization, or public service agency;
Defensive, VIP driving trainings and/or mechanical trainings and knowledge of computer office applications (MS Word and Excel etc.) are an added advantage;

Required Skills:

Ability to work under minimal supervision,
Proactive and can maintain confidentiality at all times.
Integrity, flexible, committed and has the ability to work in a multi-cultural work environment.
Good time management,
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;

Leadership Competencies:

Flexibility
Risk Awareness and Compliance
.Learning Orientation

Core Competencies:

Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability awareness and Compliance
Learning Orientation
Communication skills

Functional Competencies:

Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge Sharing
Task Focused
Continuous Improvement Awareness

Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period.
Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of three (3) years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US$ 6,935.00 per annum GSB7 (Step 1) locally recruited staff of the Commission.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

This position is open for Gambian National and non-national residents in the country with a valid work permit ONLY
This position is open for Gambian National and non-national residents in the country with a valid work permit ONLY
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, Valid Driving licence, Valid Work Permit for non Gambian residents 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.

Job Title: Head of Division Strategic Planning, Resource Mobilization & Partnerships (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 2436
Location: Accra, Ghana
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular
Directorate/Department: Coordination & Programmes
Division: Policy and Health Diplomacy
Reports to: Director Coordination & Programmes
Number of Direct Reports: 3
Number of Indirect Reports: 1

Purpose of Job

To provide strategic direction and leadership in managing the Division of Strategic Planning, Resource Mobilization & Partnerships in order to achieve the AfCFTA Secretariat’s strategic objectives and mandate.

Main Functions

Provide technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of the Division;
Facilitate the formulation and ensure execution of AfCFTA Secretariat overall strategy;
Ensure overall management of the Division’s personnel, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force.
Facilitate the preparation of periodic programme performance reports and other relevant reports;
Coordinate the design and implementation of programme related capacity building initiatives;
Promote awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise;
Analyse and address problems arising from current approaches to strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation;
Develop and maintain regular working relations with top level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners;
Engage stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing strategies;
Mobilise funding from external stakeholders to execute AfCFTA Secretariat’s strategies and activities; and
Ensure creation of an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.

Specific Responsibilities

Coordinate the development, implementation and delivery of AfCFTA Secretariat’s long term and medium term strategic plan, consistent with the African Union Agenda 2063;
Foster institutionalization of Results oriented culture within the AfCFTA Secretariat;
Provide strategic guidance to the Directorates within the AfCFTA Secretariat and the formulation of the directorates action plans and budget;
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the strategy across the AfCFTA Secretariat;
Produce the required periodic reports of the activities of the AfCFTA Secretariat and ensure that agreed deadlines for these reports are strictly adhered to;
Manage the Division’s staff performance in accordance with rules and regulations of the African Union.
Manage risk within the division and recommend mitigation strategies;
Build continental and global partnerships relevant to AfCFTA Secretariat’s mandate;
Contribute to the overall work of the AfCFTA Secretariat by playing an effective role in the Senior Management Team;
Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation tool on AfCFTA implementation by State Parties;
Ensure the preparation of mid-year and annual reports on the status of the implementation of AfCFTA within the Secretariat, Regional Economic Communities and State Parties;
Facilitate the mid and end-term evaluation the AfCFTA strategic plan;
Lead in the consultancy and feasibility studies of AfCFTA Secretariat’s projects;
Attend technical and strategic meetings of the AfCFTA Secretariat; and
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or the Secretary-General.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

A University Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Project Management, Strategic Management or any related field of study with twelve (12) years of relevant progressively responsible work experience in Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation functions out of which seven (7) years should be at managerial level.
Membership of relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Required Skills:

Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners;
Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally;
Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks;
Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff;
Excellent IT skills;
Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines;
A high level of attention to detail; and
Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish and Swahili); fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Building Relationship
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD 50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 27,290.88.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Technical Officer – HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs) (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2466
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: Infectious Diseases
Reports to: Head of Division of Infectious Diseases
Directorate/Department/Organ: Centre for Disease Control, Prevention and Health Promotion
AU Organ: Africa CDC

Purpose of Job

African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
Officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2017 as a specialized technical institution of the African Union, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is Africa’s first continent-wide public health agency. Africa CDC envisions a safer, healthier, integrated, and stronger Africa, where the Member States can effectively respond to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats. The agency’s mission is to strengthen the capabilities of Africa’s public health institutions and systems to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continent-wide disease control and prevention, preparedness and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programs. To achieve its mission, the Africa CDC works in all geographic regions of the African continent and has instituted technical divisions to focus on five priority areas, namely Surveillance and disease intelligence, Preparedness and response, Laboratory systems and networks, Disease Control and Prevention, and Public Health Institutes and research.
The Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want is the African Union’s (AU) strategy for the development of the continent and the Africa Health Strategy 2016-2030 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote the well-being for all in Africa in the context of “Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want” and the Sustainable Development Goals. One of its objectives is to reduce morbidity and end preventable mortality from communicable and non-communicable diseases and other health conditions in Africa by implementing several strategic priorities including “Ending AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other emerging and re-emerging communicable diseases”.

Main Functions

Under the supervision of the Head of Division, Disease Control and Prevention, the Technical Officer – HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs will be responsible for supporting several technical and programme management and implementation activities in prevention and control of HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs that are of continental priorities.
Technical and programmatic management and implementation activities may include workforce capacity development, health promotion, epidemiology assessments, monitoring and surveillance, public health research, and strengthening of health information systems, laboratory networks, and other health systems strengthening activities, all in alignment with Africa CDC’s vision and strategic plan.

Specific Responsibilities
The Technical Officer for HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

Provide technical support on the implementation, coordination, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of continental initiatives such as the Africa CDC Continental HIV/AIDS Programme on prevention and control of HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs
Coordinate, collaborate and technically support surveillance, diagnostic and laboratory capacity-strengthening and operational research efforts to accelerate control and prevention of HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs.
Act as focal person in Africa CDC to manage HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs related work through coordination with RCC, Member States NPHIs, donors and health partners in these areas.
Liaise with the AU MS to facilitate and support development/ implementation of the national HIV/AIDs, TB and STI programmes and provide technical support in the development of integrated health system networks through the adaptation of existing tools and the systematic development of capacities and competencies at the community levels.
Provide technical support to improve health information system related to HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs
Build and maintain strong partnerships and relationship with partners interested in strengthening the prevention and control of HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs
Facilitate and strengthen RCC and NPHI capacities in health promotion for the prevention and control of diseases of HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs.
Ensure the monitoring and reporting of outputs, outcomes, lessons learned, and challenges for activities of the Division of Disease Control and Prevention
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health or a related discipline from an accredited academic institution and must have at least five (5) years of continuous or combined experience in the field of endemic diseases, in particular HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs, with emphasis on its prevention and control, research, epidemiology and surveillance, or other related public health programme activities. Candidates must also have documented at least five years’ experience working in the African health sector. Or
Master’s degree or higher in health sciences or public health or a related discipline from an accredited academic institution with at least two (2) years of continuous or combined experience in the field of endemic diseases, in particular HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs, with emphasis on its prevention and control, research, epidemiology and surveillance, or other related public health programme activities. Candidates must also have documented at least two years’ experience working in the African health sector.
Clear understanding of the health systems on the Continent and fair knowledge of operations of the Ministries of Health in Member States.
Previous experience working in disease prevention and control programmes in Africa that reflects an in-depth knowledge of African public health issues in general, and in particular, HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs is an asset.
Record of high-quality, peer-reviewed and/or outcomes research publications in prevention and control of endemic diseases, in particular, HIV, TB, Viral Hepatitis, and STI, is desirable.
Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC, Regional Collaborating Centres National Public Health Institutes is an asset.
Understanding of the African Union’s way of working and managing associated relationships with Member States and partners is an asset.
Experience working with an international organization is an asset.

Required Skills:
Functional Skills:

Ability to understand the principles of results-based management and develop plans, organize resources and take actions to ensure objectives are achieved within realistic timelines.
Excellent skills and abilities applied to translating technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences.
Strong technical and scientific writing skills, in addition to narrative and technical reporting skills, as demonstrated through publications, reports, etc.
Demonstrable computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and techniques in public health.

Personal Skills:

Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapting to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintaining a high standard of personal conduct.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High level of autonomy at work, capable of working with minimal supervision, yet with profound team-spirit.
Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible.
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Kiswahili) is required. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

Building Relationship
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence.

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation.

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$ 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 66,751.81 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

The requirements and responsibilities contained in this job description do not create a contract of employment and are not meant to be all-inclusive. It may be changed by the role manager during employment on an as-needed basis. manager during employment on an as-needed basis.
Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer – Health Informatics (AfCDC)

Req Id: 2465
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: Head of Division Surveillance and Disease Intelligence
Directorate/Department: Center for Public Health Emergency Management
Division: Surveillance and Disease Intelligence

Job Description

Africa CDC is looking for an experienced health informatician responsible for improving the quality and accessibility of health data to strengthen information systems within Africa CDC and Member States. The role is crucial in advancing Africa CDC’s mission of preventing and protecting Africa from public health threats.
Senior Technical Officer’s role is essential for shaping Africa CDC’s digital presence and ensuring that data management practices are cohesive, impactful, and aligned with the continental public health objectives.
This significantly contributes to Africa CDC’s efforts to prevent and respond to public health threats, ultimately benefiting the health and well-being of people across Africa.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and evaluating health informatics guidelines for data collection, storage, analysis, and sharing.
Guide the implementation of AU Health Information Exchange (HIE) guidelines and standards.
Developing and maintaining partnerships with key institutions such as National Public Health Institutions, academic institutions, non-governmental institutions, and relevant private sector partners as deemed necessary.
Establish processes and systems for standardizing the health data process within Africa CDC and Member States,
Facilitate the implementation of the Africa Union (AU) Health Information Exchange (HIE) Guidelines and Standards within Africa CDC and Member States,
Provide support in developing, implementing, and maintaining relevant data privacy/protection and data sharing policies,
Ensure that the data management processes are functional and can provide the program staff with timely outputs for daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports,
Advise on advanced health data management systems being established by Africa CDC
Collaborate with NPHIs, academic institutions, and the private sector where relevant.
Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in health informatics and make recommendations for their adoption within Africa CDC and Member States.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field with 7 years of relevant work experience in public health informatics, analytics, and/or digital solutions with a focus on designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating systems and solutions.
Or
Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience in public health informatics, analytics, and/or digital solutions with a focus on designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating systems and solutions.
Strong technical skills and knowledge of health information technologies, standards, and best practices,
Experience working in public health, preferably in Africa, with a good understanding of the public health landscape and challenges,
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills,
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Skills
Functional abilities:

Knowledge of data systems methods and theories that pertain to data sharing, data use, and data standardization,
Collaboration and Teamwork with strong interpersonal skills,
Good leadership skills with a focus on empathy and inclusivity,
Strong working knowledge of EHR/EMR systems,
Understanding of regulations and standards governing health data.
Applicants must be proficient in at least one of the AU languages (Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili). Knowledge of one or more additional African Union working languages would be an added advantage.

Personal Skills:

Research and data interpretation skills,
Attention to detail,
Cultural intelligence,
Negotiation and diplomacy skills,
Creative problem-solving,
Results-oriented mindset,
Passion for public health.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Building Relationship
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

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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.

Language:

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.

Salary
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisi.

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer – Emergency Response (Health Emergency Supply Chain Management Officer)

Requisition ID: 2456
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethopia
Job Grade: P3
Reports to: Head of Supply Chain Division
Directorate/Department: Africa CDC
Division: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)

Purpose of Job

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, Solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of African and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.
Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve this objective and deliver on this mandate, the Africa CDC, is building strong, trustful and respectful partnership with other public health organizations.
In this regards, Africa CDC and GAVI have signed a memorandum of understanding highlighting 7 shared priorities including (1) Scale up Routine Immunisation (2) Build public trust and confidence in routine immunisation and COVID-19 (3) Facilitation of efficient regulatory pathways and timely authorisations of vaccines and efficient, effective pharmacovigilance (4) Strengthen diagnostic and disease surveillance capacity for epidemic prone vaccine preventable diseases (5) Engagement on the continental vision to expand vaccine manufacturing in Africa (6) Information sharing, coordination and aligned public communication on vaccine-related goals and (7) strengthen Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
The implement this MoU, Africa CDC and GAVI have developed a two-years operational Joint Action Plan (JAP) with detailed activities. The Africa CDC therefore seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to the position of Senior Technical Officer Emergency Response (Health Emergency Supply Chain Management Officer) within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions
The Senior Technical Officer Emergency Response (Health Emergency Supply Chain Management Officer), shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

Ensure identification, specifications, forecasting and quantification of high priority VPDs medical and countermeasures (MCM), and other priority epidemic prone diseases to strengthen Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
Ensure procurement and stockpiling of prioritized MCM for VPDs and other priority epidemic prone diseases,
Ensure active shipment monitoring, supply planning and distribution of MCM for VPDs and other priority epidemic prone diseases during health emergency,
Undertake periodic forecast accuracy and performance analyses to ensure product availability and sufficiency,
Ensure compliance of all procurement procedures with AU Financial Rules and Regulations, procurement rules as well as partners’ rules and regulations as per cooperation agreement signed.
Initiate requests to all Africa CDC projects for inputs in the development of the Annual Procurement Plan;

Specific Responsibilities

Prepare monthly statements of Purchase Orders issued for sake of tracking;
Prepare a detailed Annual Report and other periodical reports requested by partners on procurement activities;
Provide guidance and assistance to the Local Tender Boards, the Tender Opening Committee and Tender Evaluation Committee;
Attend to Tender Board meetings as and when requested;
Prepare and obtain quotations and samples for locally and internationally procured items whose purchase is not subjected to the Tendering process.
Prepare purchase orders;
Undertake regular survey of new suppliers, products and prices in the local market;
Reconcile suppliers account on regular basis, and initiate action on accounts receivable/payable as the case may be;
Track orders to ensure prompt delivery;
Initiate action on clearance of imported items for Africa CDC;
Active monitoring and management of MCM for VPDs stock to ensure 7R’s of supply chain management are realised;
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s Degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supplies, Material and Supply Chain Management or Finance, Business Management, Accounting or any other relevant discipline with at least seven (7) years of progressive experience in supply chain management and procurement environments at national, regional or international level
Or
Bachelor Degree in Procurement, Purchasing and Supplies, Material and Supply Chain Management, and Pharmacy with ten (10) years of progressive experience in supply chain management and procurement environments at national, regional or international level
Candidates must have a minimum of Seven (7) years of relevant working experience in supply chain management and procurement environments at national, regional or international level of which at least 2 years should be at lower management level.
Strong and demonstrable experience in supply chain management during public health emergencies
Previous experience working in Africa that reflects an in-depth knowledge of public health issues and public health workforce in general.
Demonstrable experience and knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC and Regional Collaborating Centres.
Understanding of the African Union’s way of working and managing associated relationships with Member States and partners is a valuable asset.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and personal qualities of integrity and credibility
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details

Required Skills:
Communication:

Effective written, oral and presentation skills, particularly the ability to present information in a concise yet accurate manner; ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.

Computer literacy:

Working knowledge of data analysis; SAP ERP System
Bargaining and negotiation Skills

Personal Abilities:

Leadership: Ability to lead and influence a team of professionals from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
Planning and organizing: Ability to plan and organize work within a project and ability to make timely decisions.
Teamwork: excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
Judgment/Decision-making: Good judgment and initiative, imagination and tact; ability to ensure effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve goals.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

Building Relationship
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

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.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, 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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisi.

Job Title: Legal Officer – Treaty and African Affairs (OLC)

Req Id: 2324
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Principal Legal Officer – Institutional and General Legal Affairs
Directorate/Department: Office of the Legal Counsel
Division: Institutional and General Legal Affairs Section
Job Grade: P2
Contract Type: Regular
Slot: 2 Openings

Purpose of Job

To provide technical support for the Institutional and General Legal Affairs Division of the African Union Commission.

Main Functions

Assists in the following up on the activities of the division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
Suggests new and expand on existing policy areas for planned research.
Contributes in conducting analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the respective Unit/Division and AU’s internal use.
Assists in setting the overall research direction of a relevant policy area.
Responsible for the delegation and execution of defined research areas.
Participates in the organisation of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders.
Engages with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop working relationships. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets.
Assists in drafting reports and participate in the preparation of budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Unit/Division
Provides technical support to internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

Provides legal advice to senior Officers, teams within OLC, the LC, and to stakeholders
Contributes to legal or policy analyses and publications.
Assists in developing and implementing capacity building and training programmes.
Contributes to standard-setting, through participating in meetings, drafting work and promoting international standards.
Participates in the organization of relevant meetings, congresses and conferences with stakeholders
Engages with relevant mid-level stakeholders and develop relationships
Contributes to the day-to-day administrative management of the Division
Assists in following up on the activities of the Division, including monitoring and evaluating progress made in line with a predefined strategic plan.
Assists senior colleagues in servicing Policy Organs.
Assists with the preparation of seminars and symposia, and presentations on various legal issues at such events.
Provides guidance to more junior staff.
Performs other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in law with a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.

Master’s Degree in Law with a minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience.

Required Skills:

Communication ability both orally and in writing.
Analytical skills.
Ability to work across business units / geographies; cultural sensitivity
Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and Arabic); fluency in another AU language(s) is an added 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 result..
Continuous Improvement Focus

Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Language:

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.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer – Emergency Response Technical Support (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 2447
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P3 STEP 5
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Division: Emergency, Preparedness & Response
Reports to: Head of Division EPR
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC

Purpose of Job

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) was officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 31, 2017.
The Africa CDC is Africa’s first continent-wide public health agency and envisions a safer, healthier, integrated and stronger Africa, where Member States are capable of effectively responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats.
The agency mission is to strengthen Africa’s public health institutions’ capabilities to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continent-wide preparedness and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programs.
In seeking to achieve this objective and deliver on the mandate of the Africa CDC, the African Union intends to strengthen its capacity by the reinforcement of its organizational structure and expertise.
The Africa CDC therefore seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to the position of Senior Technical Officer Emergency Response Technical Support within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions

Under the supervision and guidance of the head of EPR Division, the Senior Technical Officer for Emergency Response Technical Support will assume a leadership role in providing technical expertise and support in emergency response operations.
The officer will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing technical assistance to emergency response teams, ensuring the implementation of best practices, and contributing to the overall success of emergency response efforts.

Specific Responsibilities
The Senior Technical Officer for Emergency Response Technical Support shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

Providing technical advice and support to emergency response teams in Africa during public health events, focusing on areas such as disease surveillance, outbreak investigation and response, infection prevention and control, laboratory services, and risk communication.
Coordinating the grading of public health events in Africa, utilizing standardized criteria and methodologies, and preparing reports to share with relevant stakeholders for informed decision-making.
Collaborating with relevant stakeholders, including national health authorities, international organizations, NGOs, and other partners, to ensure effective coordination, information sharing, and alignment of technical strategies in response to public health events.
Coordinating the development, implementation, and monitoring of emergency response plans specific to public health events, including technical aspects such as rapid response protocols, case management guidelines, and laboratory testing algorithms.
Conducting technical assessments, analysis, and evaluations to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in public health emergency response in Africa.
Keeping abreast of new technologies, best practices, and innovations in public health emergency response, and recommending their integration where applicable.
Participating in capacity building initiatives, including providing technical training and mentoring to field staff involved in public health emergency response to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Supporting the development of technical guidelines, protocols, and standard operating procedures for public health emergency response in Africa.
The Senior Technical Officer will also work to build partnerships with other organizations to support emergency response activities.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
The Minimum academic requirements are:

Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Health Systems Management, or a related health field from an accredited academic institution with at least seven (7) years for a master’s including three (3) years at expert level in the coordination and planning of support of public health emergency response, preferably in the fields of outbreak response, infectious disease prevention and control, health security or health systems strengthening.
Bachelor’s Degree in similar fields of study degree or ten (10) years of relevant work experience including three (3) years at expert level in the coordination and planning of support of public health emergency response, preferably in the fields of outbreak response, infectious disease prevention and control, health security or health systems strengthening.
A PhD in Public Health or a related field will be an added advantage.

Essential:

Extensive and demonstrable experience in providing technical support in emergency response operations, preferably as coordinator or senior advisory role within a humanitarian context.
Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in supporting and/or managing complex emergencies with special emphasis on technical assistance.

Desirable:

Experience working with an international organization is an asset.
Previous experience working in Africa reflects an in-depth knowledge of public health issues and public health workforce in general.
Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of the operations of the Africa CDC, Regional Collaborating Centers is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with other partners of Africa CDC.
Clear understanding of the health systems on the Continent and fair knowledge of operations of the Ministries of Health in Member States.
Knowledge and experience in supporting public health response for public health emergencies and programs under government ministries and external donors.
Understanding of the African Union’s and Africa CDC way of working and managing associated.
Strong analytical capacities.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and personal qualities of integrity and credibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details.

Required Skills

Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to produce precise and intelligible reports and office briefs in line with the requirements of the African Union.
Able to operate in a multicultural environment
High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit
Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible
Pro-active and solutions oriented
Knowledge of results-based management

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Building Relationship
Fosters Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing..
Drive for Results
Continuous Improvement Orientation

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.

Language:

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$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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 less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Job Title: Director – Coordination and Programmes (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 2434
Location: Accra, Ghana
Job Grade: D1
Contract Type: Regular
Directorate/Department: Coordination and Programmes
Division: Policy and Health Diplomacy
Reports to: Secretary General
Number of Direct Reports: 5
Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Purpose of Job

Plan, develop and implement strategic policies while promoting inter- directorate/department collaboration and provide technical and strategic advice to the Secretary General and to the AfCFTA Institutions.

Main Functions

Develop and oversee policy development guidelines.
Prepare and oversee integrated programmes of overall activities of the organisation.
Build and maintain a strategic plan to form good working relations with other directorate/department.
Develop and maintain regular working relations with top level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners.
Organise coordination meetings between the organisation and other relevant organisations.
Ultimately responsible for preparing periodic financial and budget execution reports and annual financial statements and other reports.
Oversee the collection of contributed funds to the organisation.
Initiate and take necessary actions to collect funds of and for the African Union as a whole.
Propose training programmes relating to programme designing and coordination.
Promote awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise.
Prepare periodic financial and budget execution reports and annual financial statements and other reports.

Specific Responsibilities
In addition, given the strategic importance of this position in carrying out the remaining AfCFTA negotiations, the Director shall have the following responsibilities:

Provide technical and strategic advice to the Secretary General and to the AfCFTA Institutions;
Advise the Secretary General on AfCFTA technical matters
Design and develop innovative programs and projects to assist the State Parties & non-State Parties in the negotiation of outstanding issues
Provide independent and objective appraisals and reviews of State Parties’ policies vis –a- vis the AfCFTA Agreement
Support the Secretary General in Development and Management of Programs;
Ensure Projects Execution
Contribute to Capacity Development of the Institutions of AfCFTA
Ensure daily management of the Activities of AfCFTA Institutions.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s Degree in Economics, International Development Policy, International Trade, International Trade Law or another appropriate related discipline.
A higher qualification or an additional professional diploma will be an added advantage.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional work experience out of which eight (8) years of this should be at managerial level managing professional staff in support of – or within – a national, regional, continental, or international organization.
Experience as a negotiator or technical advisor in regional integration or trade negotiations is desirable.
Experience with Trade capacity building or project management will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

Management experience and ability to relate and facilitate interactions with others;
Ability to think critically and solve problems;
Ability to communication orally and in writing;
Reports writing and presentation skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Planning, organisational and reporting skills;
Ability to negotiate diplomatically;
Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; with regard to performance management and professional development;
Conscientious in observing deadlines and achieving results;
Familiarity with international and regional policy processes and policy analysis in the relevant area; and
Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish ), fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic Focus
Developing Organisational Capability
Change Leadership
Strategic Risk Management

Core Competencies:

Building Partnerships
Drives Accountability Culture
.Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies:

Conceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Fosters Innovation

Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of USD 78,138.00 (D1 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 27,290.88.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

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, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

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