Jobs at African Union (AU)

Purpose of Job

• To provide strategic leadership and direction for effective and efficient management of the operations of the directorate in the Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) at the AU.

Main Functions

• Ensures the development and maintenance of operating rules and procedures.
• Provides technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of all Divisions of the Directorate.
• Ensures overall management of the personnel of the directorate, budget, performance, quality, discipline and training in conformity with relevant rules and procedures in force.
• Determines and executes the overall strategy of the Organization.
• Ensures the development and overall oversight of implementation of policy guidelines and frameworks.
• Leads the preparation and oversees integrated programs of overall activities of the division.
• Builds and maintains a strategic plan to form good working relations with other directorates of the department.
• Develops and maintains regular working relations with top level stakeholders in appropriate agencies of Member States and partners.
• Organizes coordination meetings between the directorate and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensures the timely preparation and submission of periodic financial and budget execution reports and annual financial statements and other reports.
• Oversees the collection of contributed funds to the Organization.
• Initiates and takes necessary actions to collect funds of and for the African Union as a whole.
• Proposes training programmes relating to programme designing and coordination.
• Promotes awareness and training of best practices in area of expertise.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinates cooperation programs and activities among Member States, the Regional Economic Communities as well as other pertinent African and international organizations to ensure the maximum impact of their activities on African Industrial Development and Integration within the context of the Agenda 2063, Africa Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA, the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community, Assembly Decisions on the African Mining Vision (AMV), Action Plan on  Accelerated  Industrial Development of Africa ( AIDA), Action Plan on Boosting Intra-African Trade and  (BIAT) and the Small and Medium Enterprise Strategy (SME);
• Initiates the development of a programme of action on tourism and entrepreneurship development across Africa;
• Coordinates and harmonizes industrial policy measures, strategies and regulatory frameworks across the continent aimed at promoting development of regional and continental value chains, including the production of intermediate goods to harness the raw materials of Africa; 
• Promotes industrial technology research and development and its ultimate commercialization as well as development of start-up operations across Africa;
• Promotes the development of industrial, mining and tourism skills across Africa;
• Coordinate continental initiatives on the establishment of technical support centers for SMEs, incubation centers, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and among others, Industrial Parks;
• Collaborates with Regional Economic Communities and Member States to strengthen capacity and institutional frameworks for industrial development and promote and strengthen Quality, Standardization, Metrology, Certification and Accreditation structures at continental, regional and national levels; 
• Collaborate with relevant national, regional and continental and global institutions in the development of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and access to knowledge;
• Leads the development of comprehensive programs to position Africa to benefit from digital economy and the 4th Industrial Revolution;
• Collaborates in the development of reliable and timely industrial, mining, oil and gas as well tourism statistics across Africa;
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with the African Diaspora and global private investors, businesses and institutions, multilateral partners and government agencies to support increased investment flows into Africa;
• Leads the development of comprehensive programs for promoting and strengthening   corporate governance across Africa;
• Promotes initiatives for supporting the efforts of Regional Economic Communities and Member States to develop infrastructure in support of industrialization, tourism and minerals development through public-private partnerships;
• Develops programs to mainstream the informal private sector and rural areas as part of the overall strategy to expand the continental organized private sector;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A Master's Degree in Economics, Business, Finance, International Trade, Engineering or relevant field, with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in Industrial Development, mineral resource development or entrepreneurship development with progressively responsible positions, of which eight (8) years at managerial level and Five (5) years at supervisory level.
• A higher qualification will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Ability to use managerial, delegation, political, tact and supervisory skills to achieve strategic objectives; 
• Ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds and create an environment where diversity is respected; 
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders; 
• Ability to identify and leverage strategic opportunities and risks; 
• Ability to actively seek, identify and apply appropriate technology to improve programme delivery; 
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development; and, 
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage. 

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Focus
• Strategic Risk Management
• Developing Others
• Change Management

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Drives Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact

Functional Competencies:

• Job Knowledge
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation
• Conceptual Thinking

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 US$ 78,138.00 (D1 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.

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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 postgraduate work experience. OR 
• 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 Results
• 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.

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.

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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 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 Technical Officer EOC Country Capacity Building within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions

• Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Africa CDC EOC Manager, the Technical Officer EOC Country Capacity Building will be responsible for carrying out a variety of technical and programs management support services to support strengthening and operationalization of PHEOC in member states.  

Specific Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Africa CDC EOC Manager, the Technical Officer EOC Country Capacity Building will be responsible for carrying out a variety of technical and programs management support services to support strengthening and operationalization of PHEOC in member states.  

The Technical Officer EOC Country Capacity Building, shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

• Support MS to review existing legislations and develop PHEOC legal framework that defines the mandate of PHEOCs 
• Support MS to develop PHEOC guiding documents
• Support MS in capacity building (PHEOC basic level, intermediate, on the Job training) for PHEOC permanent and SURGE staff
• Support MS to Conduct simulation exercises to test the plans and procedures, and systems
• Support MS to ensure flow of relevant data and information to the PHEOC to support informed decision making before, during and after emergencies
• Conduct regular capacity assessment for the PHEOCs in AU MS
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor. 

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
The Minimum academic requirements are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management, Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated involvement in the successful development and management of emergency preparedness and response programs, with at least 3 years’ experience working in PHEOC and supporting development and operationalization of PHEOC
• Master’s degree in Disaster Management, Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated involvement in the successful development and management of emergency preparedness and response programs
• Specialized fellowship in PHEOC and PHEM is an added value.

Essential:

• Experience in supporting implementation of capacity building programs related to PHEOCs.
• Demonstrable experience in preparing and conducting trainings related to PHEOC and PHEM

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 in-depth knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC, Regional Collaborating Centres 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.
• 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:

• 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.

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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.

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.

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Purpose of Job

• The Africa Center for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC) is an autonomous technical agency of the African Union with a mandate to safeguard public health in the 55 Member States.
• Established in January 2017, Africa CDC is first continent-wide public health agency and envisions a safer, healthier, integrated, and stronger Africa.
• The Africa CDC Health Economics and Financing Programme (HEP) within Africa CDC was established in November 2020 to facilitate the generation and use of health economics and financing Evidence for decision-making at the continental, regional and Member State levels in support of the Africa Union’s Agenda 2063 and the New Public Health Order. 
• The purpose of the position is to provide administrative support to advance the strategic goals and objectives of the Health Economics and Financing Programme.
• Work will focus on direct services delivery and/or coordinating the delivery of complex administrative support tasks involving delegation and follow-up of individual staff and assigned projects.
• The position will work under the supervision of the Head of the HEP and closely with other staff of the HEP to deliver the various activities mapped out in the HEP strategy and work plan.

Main Functions

• Under the supervision of the head of economics and financing the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to HEP’s operations and programmes
• Provide administrative support, this will include assisting other technical officers within the Division. 
• Work with others within the program team as well technical staff at Africa CDC, and other partners to support the strategic planning for the program, including the development, oversight and review of related materials (e.g., training materials, guidance for projects).

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide timely technical and operational support in line with the HEP’s mandate
• Implement technical and operational activities as scheduled and report.
• Assist in the follow up on activity implementation and provision of updates, facilitate logistical arrangements linked to the area of work
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the creation, improvement, and maintenance of systems relevant to the area of work; gather data and information and do preliminary analysis and research for consideration by the bigger team and the supervisor.
• Prepare office communication linked to the area of operation and assist in compiling data and information for reporting and analysis purposes. Follow up decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
• Follow up on provision and upkeep of tools and materials linked to the area of work.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Diploma in Office Management, Business Management/Administration or any related field from a recognized educational institution with 3 years of relevant work experience in administrative and/or secretarial work.
• Bachelor's Degree in office management, Business Management, Business Administration or any related field from a recognized educational institution with 2 years of relevant work experience in administrative and/or secretarial work.
• Academic qualification in Health Economics/Public Health is an added advantage.
• Experience in providing administrative support in a projects/programme setting will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Office Management is mandatory
• Experience in planning and coordination of meetings with various stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Effective communication ability (both verbal and written); sound drafting skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to give attention to details and to work effectively under pressure;
• Ability to organize and present data neatly and in an understandable and useful manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point)
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Developing Others
• Risk Awareness and Compliance
• Flexibility L1

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating Clearly

Functional Competencies:

• Trouble shooting
• Job Knowledge and information sharing:
• Task Focused
• Continuous Improvement Awareness

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 $  55,174.63   (GSA5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  22,656.97  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union.

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Purpose of Job

• The African Union (AU), 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 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 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.
• Africa CDC has six strategic priority pillars: (1) Public health surveillance and disease intelligence; (2) Public health emergency preparedness and response; (3) Public health laboratory systems and networks; (4) Public health information systems; (5) National public health institutes and research and, (6) Disease Control and Prevention 
• In seeking to achieve these strategic objectives, a grant agreement was signed between Africa CDC and the World Bank to ensure the programme delivery capacity is adequate at Africa CDC in three main components: (1) Support to the Africa CDC’s COVID-19 response, (2) Enhancing Africa CDC’s technical and programmatic functions to support AU Member States’ preparedness capacities and, (3) Strengthening Africa CDC’s institutional capacity and operational structure.
• Hence, Africa CDC invites applicants who are citizens of Member States to apply for the position of Technical Officer – Community Health systems for the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Division of Disease Control and Prevention.

Main Functions

• Under the supervision of the Head of Division Disease Control and Prevention, the Technical Officer – community Health Systems will provide technical support for conceptualization and implementation of the continental coordination mechanism for community Health on the continent towards institutionalized, integrated and sustainable community health programs in Africa.

Specific Responsibilities
The Technical Officer will be responsible for the following: 

• Support the development process, validation and implementation of the Africa CDC Community Health systems strategy and ensure linkages to existing cross cutting programs and units at Africa CDC as well as in Member States;
• Support the design and implementation of advocacy activities within Member States for community health systems strengthening across the continent.
• Support Members states to develop community health policy and guidance documents for Community Health Workers advocacy activities.
• Support the conceptualization and implementation of the continental coordination mechanism for community Health on the continent towards institutionalized, integrated and sustainable community health programs in Africa.
• Conduct Member States Capacity building on cross cutting community health workers programs challenges;
• Support the implementation of Africa CDC initiatives/partnership to scale up community health workers programs on the continent. 
• Conduct regional workshops & Webinars for cross country learning, experience and best practices sharing on the role of CHWs in Pandemic Preparedness and Response/ CHWs sustainability.  
• Lead and or support country engagement processes for community health Workers deployment for pandemic response
• Support community health Workers deployment processes, define and assess the deployment impact.  
• Support and organize regional Community Health Worker advocacy workshops for political prioritization and sustainability
• Support Member states to harmonize Community training curriculum towards integrated community health service delivery at the community.
• Work with Member States to support the process of improving Africa CDC access to health-related data through coordination, collaboration and technical assistance; 
• Support the Community Health workforce development including developing specific training curriculum and manuals for various audiences, partner engagement and management, and ensure delivery of various workforce development activities, 
• Develop, review, and disseminate guidelines, standards of practice, protocols and other tools to improve quality delivery in Member States; 

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• University Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Health Science, Health-Services Research or related Health discipline with at least 5 years of experience, OR
• An Advanced Degree in, public health, epidemiology, medicine, health science, health services research or related health discipline is an asset with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of public health programs, health sciences research and health systems strengthening, and experience in supporting projects and programs under government ministries and external donors.
• Familiarity with administrative and management practice and processes typically employed by public health and other public sector programs, particularly in the context of emergency response.
• Knowledge of public health issues in Africa and previous experience working in Africa;
• Knowledge of oral communication techniques and skill in presentation delivery, program consultation and credible verbal response to inquiries.
• Skills in translating technical information into presentations, briefings and reports and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences.
• Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC, Regional Coordinating Centers, National Public Health Institutes will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of the African Union way of working and managing associated relationships with Member State entities and partners.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of public health principals and practice as they relate to the implementation of public health programs and service delivery. 
• Diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills, including experience successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings. 
• Collect, analyze, and use data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature to both scientific and lay audiences. 
• Technical and scientific writing skills, in addition to narrative and financial reporting skills. 
• Translate technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences. 
• Project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and executing public health projects from conception through implementation. 
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, particularly with statistical and other analytic tools, e.g., R and State, and with office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• 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:
• Continuous Improvement Focus
• Drive for result.

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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 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.

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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 a new partnership worldwide.
• The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a specialized technical institution of the African Union that supports Member States in their efforts to strengthen their health systems. Africa CDC was officially launched in January 2017, and is guided by the principles of leadership, credibility, and ownership, and delegated authority, timely dissemination of information, transparency, accountability, and value addition. The institution works with all African countries to strengthen the capabilities of their public health institutions for disease surveillance, emergency response, prevention and control, including the capacity to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats. It also serves as a platform for Member States to share and exchange knowledge and lessons from public health interventions.
• Effective public health interventions/actions require an adequately staffed, highly skilled, diverse and interdisciplinary workforce. Given the diminishing ratio of the African Public health workforce to the dual burden of disease on the continent, there is need to strengthen and build capacity of public health workforce in the continent to meet the current responsibilities. 
• To facilitate its objective of developing and strengthening the Public Health Workforce on the Continent, Africa CDC is looking to recruit a qualified Principal Technical Officer (PTO)/Resident Advisor (RA) to support the Africa CDC Africa Epidemic Services (AES) programme, located at Africa CDC Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The RA will be responsible for providing guidance, support, coordination, and mentorship for the Africa Epidemic Services programme as well as participate in the fellowship initial planning and design process.
• The Principal Technical Officer (PTO) – African Epidemic Services (AES) is responsible for providing guidance, support, coordination, and mentorship for the three tracks (Epidemiology, Public Health Informatics, & Laboratory Leadership) of the AES as well as participate in the fellowship initial planning and design process. The PTO will assist Africa CDC to develop cadres of highly specialized fellows in line with the Africa CDC New Public Health Order and African Union Agenda 2063. Under the direct supervision of Head of the Division of Public Health Institutes and Research, the PTO will work closely with the colleagues in the Public Health Institutes and Research division to strengthen the health workforce capacity of the continent. 

Main Functions

• Serve as the technical lead to develop cadres of AES graduates who can practice evidence-based public health, outbreak investigation and response, strengthened national disease surveillance, strengthen laboratory systems and networks, public health informatics.
• Work with others within the AES programme as well as technical staff at Africa CDC, and other partners to lead strategic planning for the programme, including the development, oversight and review of related materials (e.g., training materials, guidance for projects).

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development, improvement, and delivery of the African Epidemic Services curriculum.
• Serve as the technical lead for the development and implementation of Advanced epidemiology training program to build evidence-based Epidemiology capabilities and develop Epidemiology leaders. 
• Lead in the design and implementation of applied epidemiological program aimed at developing more effective public health interventions in all priority areas.
• Work with others within the fellowship program team as well as technical staff at Africa CDC, and other partners to lead strategic planning for the program, including the development, oversight and review of related materials (e.g., training materials, guidance for projects).
• Support the marketing and promotion of the program
• Lead and coordinate the recruitment of the fellows and onboarding, 
• Coordinate with other members of the project team to develop a network of mentors for each annual cohort.
• Provide training, individual mentorship to program participants, mentors, and supervisors, and expert advice on epidemiology track, as needed.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor for the field-based deliverables, including travel to field sites within the continent 
• Support host sites and recruitment of mentors in their role as primary advisors for the year-long practical placement of fellows
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Advanced Epidemiology and coordinate the provision of mentorship to fellows throughout the duration of the fellowship.
• Strengthen public health workforce capacity to effectively use science-based information for decision making by designing training programs that build competencies that lead to effective public health interventions using data and science.
• Coordinate the delivery of all projects and work conducted by trainees for scientific quality and appropriateness and ensure that all projects receive appropriate ethical approvals and clearances.
• Lead and contribute to scientific activities and presenting and publishing findings from the program.
• Coordinate the selection and training of graduates as mentors for future participants as well as ensuring graduates are integrated into a growing health informatics community of practice.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, project management or related field with 10 years of relevant experience 6 years at expert/specialist level 3 years at supervisory level.

Or

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology or related field with 12 years of relevant experience 6 years at expert/specialist level 3 years at supervisory level.
• A PhD in relevant field is an added advantage
• The incumbent should have undertaken the EIS training of US CDC or the EPIET training of European CDC or equivalent
• Experience in running public health programs, with a hands-on experience of field-based epidemiology and outbreak responses.  
• Experience in supporting implementation of public health programmes with emphasis field-based investigation, outbreak response or public health laboratory. 
• Extensive experience of working in the field of Public Health workforce development in Africa, preferably in a multilateral organization
• Experience in teaching of field epidemiology and research programmes
• Proven track record of cross-team and cross organization collaboration 
• Ability to build and nurture key relationships and maintain effective network
• Experience in organizing and managing programs at a regional level and global level
• Experience in an organisation with complex stakeholder interactions and strategic engagement

Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience and an in-depth knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC, Regional Collaborating Centres and National Public Health Institutes is an added advantage.
• Understanding of the African Union’s way of working and managing associated relationships with Member States and partners is an asset.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in supporting and/or managing outbreak investigation and response.
• Demonstrable familiarity with accepted tools and techniques of Advanced Epidemiology training programs
• Demonstrable familiarity with accepted tools and techniques of Public Health Workforce development in Africa, preferably in a Multilateral organization  
• Excellent skills and abilities applied to translating technical information into presentations, briefings and report. 
• Demonstrable experience in organizing and managing programs at a regional level and global level
• Demonstrable experience in an organisation with complex stakeholder interactions and strategic engagement
• Demonstrable proficiency in using Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access as well as the ability to use data management software’s including SPSS and Epi Info.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Experience of managing programs at a regional level and global level
• Experience of managing projects with multiple partners 
• Understanding of the African Union’s way of working and managing associated relationships with Member States and partners is an asset.

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

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$ 110,951.49  (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 92,867.97 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 African and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is 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 for Emergency Preparedness within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions

• Under the supervision of the head of Emergency Preparedness and Response Division and, the Senior Technical Officer for Emergency Preparedness shall support the Principal Program Officer for Preparedness & Response to ensure the planning and implementation of a variety of Africa CDC and GAVI joint planned activities in the area of Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response interventions. 

Specific Responsibilities
During deployment, the Senior Technical Officer for Emergency Preparedness shall support the Principal Programme Officer to perform the following major duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as regional focal point on PPPR and support strengthened regional engagement and coordination with other partnerships and initiatives 
• Support technical coordination of the Africa CDC and GAVI joint action planning, in partnership with various Africa CDC divisions and GAVI focusing on PPPR interventions.
• Organize and coordinate capacity building activities in selected MS on community-based surveillance and Event-based surveillance, sample management and referral systems to ensure early detection of prioritized VPDs 
• Organize and coordinate capacity building activities in selected MS on VPDs outbreak response including case management, Infection Prevention and Control specifically targeting health workers in case treatment centres (CTCs)
• Organize and coordinate regional trainings on preparedness for high-priority VPDs -to foster cross-border collaboration and coordination and sharing of assets and capacities between countries
• Support capacity building of PHEOCs/NPHIs staffs at regional and sub-regional levels with focus on preparedness and response to VPDs outbreaks
• Work with Emergency response officer to Coordinate Africa CDC response support to outbreak affected MS including deployment Africa Volunteers Health Corps (AVoHCs) Rapid Responders for VPDs outbreaks response in collaboration with WHO AFRO through the Joint Emergency Action Plan (JEAP) initiative and other relevant players in this space (e.g. IANPHI)
• Work with Africa CDC supply chain division for identification, specifications, quantification of high priority VPDs medical and non-medical countermeasures (MCM), and other priority epidemic prone diseases to strengthen Pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, 
• Support strengthening strategic engagement on national and continental PPPR through advancing coordination and collaboration with relevant national, regional and global vaccines stakeholders
• Work with the project management unit to ensure organisation and coordination of Africa CDC and GAVI joint action planning workshops.
• Support the development of presentations, background documents, work and monitoring plans, as well as meeting reports and technical documents related to the Africa CDC and GAVI work-plan, focusing on PPPR
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Essential:

• Master’s Degree in public health (MPH), Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Control, or a related field from an accredited university with at least 7 years of experience including at the international level in the area of emergency preparedness and response, monitoring and evaluation, and/or project management, preferably in Africa out of which at least three (3) years should be at expert level.

Or 

• Bachelor’s Degree Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Control, or a related field from an accredited university with at 10 years of experience including at international level in area of emergencies preparedness and response, monitoring and evaluation, and/or project management, preferably in Africa out of which at least three (3) years should be at expert level. 
• A Doctorate level Degree in medicine or a health-related field and additional training in project management is an advantage. 

Required skills and Competencies:
Functional Skills:

• Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in supporting and/or managing complex, public health programmes,
• 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 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.

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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 releavant work experience. 

OR 

• 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 Results
• 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.

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.

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Purpose of Job

• Africa CDC is looking for an experienced technical officer in epidemiology and biostatistics to support the organisation's epidemiological and statistical analysis of public health data.

Main Functions

• This role is also instrumental in providing the Africa CDC and Member States with cutting-edge epidemiological and biostatistical support. The aim is to improve the availability of evidence and its use to improve policy and strengthen practice.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide data analytics expertise to Africa CDC and Member States in data management, analysis, and interpretation to improve surveillance and disease intelligence capabilities.
• To support strategic interpretation and use of the data and analytical findings to guide Africa Union Member States.
• Support AU Member States in planning and implementing epidemiological studies, such as seroprevalence surveys, surveillance studies, and research studies, enhancing their ability to monitor and respond effectively to disease outbreaks.
• Supported advanced analytical activities, modelling, simulation, and visualization of data related to event-based surveillance, EPR, and surveillance, enabling the identification and response to public health threats promptly.
• Conduct training and mentoring activities, significantly improving the capacity of Africa CDC HQ and Regional Coordinating (RCC) staff to perform and interpret basic and advanced data analysis.
• Developed strategic plans for public health surveillance programs, setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with Africa CDC’s mission and vision.
• Facilitate and coordinate the development of tools and systems for analyzing, interpreting, and using surveillance data to inform public health policymaking and guide decisions on allocating public health resources.
• Facilitate and coordinate the development of planning tools and a reference guide for strengthening regional surveillance capacity, working in collaboration with the NHPIs.
• Facilitate and coordinate crosscutting surveillance support across Divisions and Regional Collaborating Centres as appropriate. Particular emphasis will be placed on surveillance and disease intelligence and Emergency Operations Center activities involving outbreak response, including disease surveillance, investigations, analysis, and reporting of disease threats across Africa.
• Dissemination of research findings.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Public Health, or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience conducting, managing, and disseminating public health research, preferably in surveillance, disease intelligence preparedness and response, infectious disease prevention and control, outbreak response, or strengthening of health systems with at least 3 years of managerial experience .

Or

• Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Public Health, or a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of work experience conducting, managing, and disseminating public health research, preferably in surveillance, disease intelligence preparedness and response, infectious disease prevention and control, outbreak response, or strengthening of health systems with at least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Advanced analytical skills with STATA, R/Python, SAS, and SPSS software. 
• Experience in public health research, focusing on surveillance, disease intelligence preparedness and response. 
• Demonstrated knowledge in 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. 
• Experience managing research grants, contracts, and budgets, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and reporting standards.

Required Skills:

• Experience in developing predictive models with health-related data. 
• Capacity to develop innovative and creative approaches to communicate public health data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Collaboration and Teamwork with strong interpersonal skills
• Good leadership skills with a focus on empathy and inclusivity.
• 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.

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 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 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.

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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. 

Or

• 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.

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.

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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 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.

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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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.

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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.

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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 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.