Jobs at African Union(AU)

Purpose of Job

• The Senior Technical Officer, Workstream (PAVM Access to Finance Bold Programme) is responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership to the PAVM Access to Finance Bold Programme within a larger project or program.
• She/he should be able to plan, coordinate, and manage initiatives supporting the end-to-end manufacturing process for healthcare products.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the Bold Programme, as well as the ability to manage and motivate a team of technical staff.

Main Functions
This job involves the following main functions that are generally applicable for this category:

• Provide technical and intellectual support in the management of various elements related to the PAVM Access to Finance Bold Programme.
• Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to the Bold Programme
• Assist in the development of strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
• Assist in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations.
• Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to Organization Units as required.
• Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed and robust work plan for the Bold Programme activities for the short, mid and long-term with clear objectives, key milestones, and resource allocation which contributes to creating a well-functioning, healthy market for health products/commodities in Africa
• Help develop a better understanding of root causes of market lags in Africa linking them to Bold Programme specific contribution to local production possibilities
• Review and evaluate papers, concepts and proposals to be used to drive the Bold Programme agenda.
• Coordinate and interact with external actors relevant for the Bold Programme agenda
• Draft key documents (e.g., presentations, technical design document, proposals, briefing notes, Q&A key milestones, and progress monitoring) for internal and external meetings
• Manage coordination, scoping and execution of work within the Bold Programme to ensure timely completion and alignment with overall bold program implementation plan as well as wider PAVM and continental strategy requirements
• Support in structuring the manufacturing of vaccines and other health products as an enabler in supporting pandemic preparedness and response.
• Support Africa CDC’s engagement with global financial institutions and DFIs.
• Support in planning and reporting of the Bold Programme

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Health Economics, Public Health or related field, and 7 years of relevant experience and OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Economics, Public Health or related field, and 10 years of relevant experience

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to develop and use economic models.
• Proven experience working with multilateral financial institutions and DFIs on health-related projects.
• Excellent track record of developing bankable projects in health.
• Understanding of the health products manufacturing ecosystem.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, as well as a proven track record of publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at international conferences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Change Management
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact

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$  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.

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Purpose of Job

• The Coordinator in the Office of the Deputy Director General supports the DDG to ensure the smooth and efficient coordination of the Centers and programmes, including business continuity for the achievement of the goals of the Africa CDC.

Main Functions

• Provide organizational, technical and coordination support in the Office of the DDG.
• Identify best approaches and practices and monitor effectiveness of the Centers and Programmes of the Africa CDC.
• Contribute to the development of the strategies and business continuity plan for the Office of the DDG and Africa CDC in general.
• Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives across all Centers and Programmes of Africa CDC.
• Support the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings on development cooperation and international relations to further the objectives of the Africa CDC.
• Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to the Centers and Programmes as required.
• Provide guidance relating to programme review and implementation, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to the Deputy Director General, in coordinating the operations of the centers and programmes of the Africa CDC.
• Oversees the daily activities and agenda of the Deputy Director General and follows up on actions.
• Assists the Deputy Director General with directing, managing and motivating staff in the core office of the DDG.
• Proactively identifies and recommends new policies and procedures related to operational programme issues and assists in the implementation of all processes and procedures.
• Contributes to the development of strategies and business continuity plans of the Centres and Programmes reporting to the Office of the DDG and supports their implementation.
• Fosters and ensures implementation of relevant initiatives by all centres and programmes reporting to the Office of the DDG.
• Supports Centers and Programmes reporting to the DDG in determining programme objectives and priorities.
• Provides support in resolution of issues that go across Center and Programme lines.
• Supports seamless coordination among Centers and Programmes under the oversight of the DDG.
• Supports the Deputy Director General to monitor adherence to policies and processes throughout the Africa CDC centers.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Sciences or related fields, with additional qualifications or experience in Management and Administration; with twelve (12) years’ experience in public, bilateral and/or international organizations preferably working in the public health sector. Seven (7) years out of total experience needs to involve strong expert and/or coordination exposure, with five (5) years exposure to supervisory responsibilities.  
• Additional qualifications in Project Management, planning etc. will be considered as an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Strong organizing skills, political tactfulness, and capacity to effectively supervise the operations of the Office of the DDG to ensure effectiveness.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff.
• Strong working knowledge of information technology and its implications for business commerce and managing and controlling business operations.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish); fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Perspective
• Change Management
• Managing Risk
• Developing Others
• Core Competencies
• Learning Orientation
• Building Relationship
• Communicating with impact
• Foster Accountability Culture

Functional Competencies:

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

Remuneration

• The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$   126,440.93  (P5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 108,357.41 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

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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 new partnership worldwide.
• Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. The African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want” strategy for the development of the continent, details several key public health concerns that justified the establishment of Africa CDC:
• Increased potential for new or re-emerging pathogens to turn into pandemics as a result of increasing, rapid population growth (estimated population 280 million in 1960 and 12 billion in 2016) and movement across Africa:
  • Existing endemic and emerging infectious diseases, including antimicrobial resistance;
  • Increasing incidence of non-communicable diseases and injuries;
  • High maternal mortality rates, and
  • Threats posed by environmental toxins.
• The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is Africa’s first continent-wide public health agency officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 31, 2017.
• The agency 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 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 order to achieve this mission, Africa CDC works in all geographic regions of Africa continent and has instituted five technical divisions to focus on the following priority areas:
  • Surveillance and disease intelligence;
  • Preparedness and response;
  • Laboratory systems and networks;
  • Disease Control and Prevention; and
  • Public health Institutes and research.
• The Africa CDC seeks to recruit a highly qualified and dynamic Head of Partnerships and International Cooperation to lead its efforts in strengthening partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders to advance its mission.
• The Head of Partnerships and International Cooperation will lead and coordinate the Africa CDC's partnership and collaboration efforts with international organizations, governments, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to promote the institution's goals and objectives.
• The incumbent will work closely with the Director General of Africa CDC and other senior leaders to design and implement the institution's partnership and collaboration strategies.
• The role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key partners, and donors to secure resources and support for Africa CDC's programs and initiatives as well as identifying opportunities for new partnerships, and providing strategic guidance to programmatic teams on partnership activities.
• The role will play a critical role in driving growth and success of Africa CDC by building and managing strategic partnerships with external organizations.

Main Functions
Partnership and Collaboration Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership and collaboration strategy for Africa CDC that aligns with the institution's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders to advance Africa CDC's goals and objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to programmatic teams to ensure effective partnership and collaboration activities.

Partnership and Collaboration Management:

• Manage and coordinate partnership and collaboration efforts across Africa CDC's programs and projects.
• Identify, establish and manage partnerships with international organizations, governments, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Lead the development of partnership agreements and MoUs in collaboration with relevant programmatic teams and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

Resource Mobilization:

• Support the Director General and senior leadership team in developing resource mobilization strategies and plans.
• Identify and cultivate funding opportunities and partnerships with donors and other funding agencies to support Africa CDC's programs and projects.
• Lead the preparation of high-quality funding proposals and grant applications in collaboration with programmatic teams.

Partnership and Collaboration Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework for partnership and collaboration activities.
• Ensure effective monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of partnership and collaboration activities to track progress and results.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Director and senior leadership team on partnership and collaboration activities and outcomes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Partnership Development: Identifies potential partners, assesses their suitability, and initiates collaboration with those partners who are aligned with Africa CDC’s goals and objectives;
• Relationship Management: Responsible for maintaining strong relationships with existing partners, ensuring that their needs and expectations are met, and that they are kept informed of the Africa CDC's progress and impact;
• Collaboration and Coordination: Works closely with other divisions within Africa CDC to identify areas where partnerships can be leveraged to support Africa CDC's goals and objectives. This involves collaborating with other teams to develop joint initiatives and programs;
• Communication: Communicates effectively with partners and donors to build trust and confidence in Africa CDC's work. This includes regular updates on progress, impact, and future plans;
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitors the effectiveness of partnerships and resource mobilization efforts to ensure that they are aligned with Africa CDC's strategic objectives and goals. This involves tracking performance metrics, assessing impact, and adjusting as necessary.
• Develop and implements strategies to secure resources and support from partners and donors. This includes developing proposals, making presentations, and negotiating contracts;
• Advocate for the mobilization of increased resources and technical assistance by the international donor community to support Africa CDC mandate, raising awareness and commitment for ensuring the effective incorporation of responses in bilateral and multilateral development assistance policies; 
• Plan, oversee and coordinate the implementation of the division’s objectives and its mainstreaming into continental, regional and national development plans.
• Provide technical and intellectual support in the management of various partnerships relevant for Africa CDC mission.
• Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the division’s support to AU. 
• Foster and ensure implementation of large-scale and long-term initiatives related to Strategic Partnerships; 
• Provide ongoing technical guidance, policy advice and assistance to the Regional Economic Communities and African Union Member States; 
• Develop, in collaboration with key stakeholders, key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor programme and activities within the division, and make recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of programme implementation;
• Undertake periodic field missions to monitor and assess programme implementation and progress, and to ensure compliance with operational procedures (results and logical frameworks);
• Coordinate and provide substantive support to the development of programme and grant proposals, and resource mobilization. 
• Promote the harmonization and alignment of donor assistance to national strategies and priorities
• Supervise staff and provide guidance and supervision to national and regional focal points, on the basis of agreed upon biennial plans. 
• Participate in meetings, technical working groups, inter-agency task forces, and other relevant forums; 
• Monitor, prepare, analyse, and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices;  
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned;

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master's University Degree in Development Studies, Public Health/Health Systems Management, International Relations, Strategic Management Public Policy or International Development or a related field is required
• Twelve (12) years of relevant work experience with a minimum of seven (7) and five (5) years’ experience in a managerial and supervisory role (s) respectively. 
• Proven track record of building partnerships and driving business growth, ability to identify potential partners, negotiate deals, and close partnerships that align with Africa CDC's goals.
• Experience in planning, managing offices, project management, programs and portfolios;
• Experience with successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings;

Required Skills:

• Excellent capacity for developing and maintaining a network of contacts with potential donors and partners.
• Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent technical writing skills, translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences; 
• Adaptable and able to work effectively with a range of partners across different types of organisations (international, government, non-government) and at global, regional and country levels.
• Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analysing and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature to lay audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• High level of judgement, responsibility and initiative.
• Integrity, tact and discretion dealing with sensitive issues. 
• 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 Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
• Drive for Result
• Fosters Innovation

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 USD 126,440.93  (P5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD 108,357.41 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

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Purpose of Job

• The Head of Planning, Reporting and Accountability Division is responsible for leading and assisting the Director General in translating the Institutional mandate into the long term strategic roadmap and public health initiatives,
• Managing the development of business plan based on the approved strategic plan, the provision of quarterly and annual reports summarizing key results and insights, developing  tools that provides highlights on progress against plans and objectives and the fostering of a culture driving high performance, instituting accountability mechanism to ascertain results to the resources deployed, and put in place measures that ensures collaboration, agility and transparency in the delivery of the organization activities.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic plans, deep understanding of public health programmes and initiatives, as well as the understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.

Main Functions
This job involves the following main functions:

• Designs and implements policies, programs, and projects to achieve the division’s strategic objectives. 
• Manages and supervises employees within the division, ensures the timely delivery of the division’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation. 
• Review policies, strategies, and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of Africa CDC Decisions. 
• Develop and implement tools in accordance with the goals of the division to integrate performance assessment in global results of the division.
• Strengthen accountability, promote a culture of performance, and extend reach both internally and with the institution's stakeholders.
• Ensures the delivery of the division’s annual targets in line with the institution’s overall goals and ensures robust and timely monitoring and reporting.
• Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Units within the Division.
• Develop institutional key indicators to monitor performance and results.
• Manages the work of the Division and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system.
• Maintains thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the Division.  
• Maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member States and partner institutions in the execution of the Division’s mandate. 
•  Ensures that responsibilities are clearly defined, and that key performance indicators and scorecards are balanced and measure both results and performance, and that measurement parameters are passed on to lower levels where appropriate.
• Represents the organisation and communicates its position at conferences.
• Contributes to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level. 
• Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization.  
• Manages risk within the division and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Contributes to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at division level.
• Maintains a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance tracking measures to continuously monitor allocation of resources and progress against strategic plans to inform reporting and decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate effective system-wide strategic and business-planning processes and results reporting.
• Ensure compliance with the African Union/Africa CDC Staff rules and regulations.
• Commission data analysis to provide quarterly and annual reports summarizing key findings and insights, using visualization tools to highlight progress against plans and objectives, to inform decision making.
• Lead, motivate and mentor the team, monitoring performance, fostering ongoing professional development and ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to achieve their work objectives in alignment with Department values.
• Interpret Africa CDC Mandates into public health functions and strategies in collaboration with functional Centres, Directorates, Divisions, Regional Coordinating Centres, Member States, and other Continental Public Health Stakeholders.
• Analyzes independent and external evaluations with a view of improving the institution's performance, suggesting ways of solving key problems, removing obstacles, and improving the operational process.
• Formulate implementable public health initiatives, programmes, and workplans from different public health functions, and aligned to continent’s health priorities.
• Develop evidence-based and cost-effective implementation approaches for the attainment of expected results from the Africa CDC Strategic Plan.
• Develop systems, processes, standards, and structure to support Africa CDC Programme planning, implementation of its activities, report on the results, and account for resources deployed.
• Establish an evidence-based mechanism to link the results attained by different public health initiatives to the resources deployed.
• Lead periodic reviews of policies, strategies, and programmes to ensure they respond to key public health functions and mandates of Africa CDC.
• Determine and implement KPIs to evaluate operational performance outcomes and program progress to contribute to the achievement of the long-term strategy.
• Develop and document on the best practices for planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public health programmes that are adoptable to other Africa’s public health institutions and African Union Member States
• Implement capacity building programs for Africa CDC Business Units and Member States on Planning, Reporting, and Monitoring and Evaluation of public health programmes.
• Facilitate on the linkage between Programmatic and Supporting functions of Africa CDC for effective implementation of its strategic plan and mandate.
• Foster a culture which drives and encourages high performance, collaboration, agility and accountability in the delivery of educational outcomes aligned with the division and Department’s strategy

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, or other related fields of study.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience at national, regional, or international organization out of which seven (7) years should be at managerial level and with at least five (5) years with supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in one or more AU official working languages.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Perspective
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Foster 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.

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
Indicative basic salary of USD  50,746.00 (P5 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  26,208.00   (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.