Ongoing recruitment at the African Union (AU)

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

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Expert

Requisition ID: 1868
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: Head of Finance
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Preparedness and Response
Job Grade: P3

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.
• 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 continentwide 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 continentwide surveillance, laboratory, disease control and prevention, preparedness and response, 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, Laboratory Systems and Networks, Disease Control and Prevention, Preparedness and Response, and Public Health Institutes and research.
• The Finance Expert will be responsible for providing financial management support to the project ensuring financial procedures are adhered to, financial data is accurately recorded, and timely financial reports are produced. S/he will support the implementation of the organization’s financial management policies and procedures and provide guidance to the project coordinator and PIU staff on financial matters. S/he will closely work with the AUC Directorate of Finance.
• Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the finance expert will be accountable for the implementation of financial management policies and practices of the project in accordance with the AUC and the World Bank guidelines. S/he will be responsible for preparing the project financial reports, leading project audits, reconciling and analysing financial expenses and other related costs. S/he will perform analysis of operational activities including historical, current and projected costs and expenses, cash flows and variances.

Main Functions
Financial Management:

• Manage the daytoday financial activities of the project including monitoring budgets, expenditures, and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain financial systems and controls to ensure compliance with AUC and the World Bank financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify areas of improvement and provide recommendations for action
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to management and the  AUC Directorate of Finance.

Budget Management:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of annual budgets and budget revisions.
• Work with PIU to ensure budget proposals are consistent with program objectives and are within budgetary constraints.
• Monitor budget implementation and provide guidance to PIU staff on budgetary matters.

Grant Management:

• Manage the financial aspects of the World Bank financing , including budget development, financial reporting, and compliance with  the World Bank requirements.
• Ensure that  project expenditures are in accordance with the  financing agreement..
• Submit Withdrawal Applications to the World bank in a timely manner for disbursements to the project designated account.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with  the AUC financial regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Provide guidance on compliance issues to the project coordinator and other staff.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with audit requirements. Ensure audit findings are rectified in a timely manner.
• Provide training and guidance to divisions and team members implementing the project on financial management and compliance issues.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide any financial management related support in the preparation and implementation of the project
• Prepare and develop reports, budget and work plan related to the project in collaboration with the PIU staff.
• Monitor, analyze and confirm the projects financial transactions for entry into the accounting system (SAP).
• Prepare the project’s budget execution for the project coordinator, Africa CDC management and the World Bank.
• Review all purchase requisitions for goods and services to ensure correct objects of expenditure have been charged, ensuring availability of funds.
• Prepare regular management reports including monthly management accounts, the monthly financial reports, quarterly financial reports, biannual as well as annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with Senior Finance Officers on all aspects of projects’ fund management such as budget reallocations, consumption reports, donor reports, audits and
• Produce periodic financial statements, activity and programme management reports.
• Contribute to the promotion of best management systems and practices, internal control, as well as transparency and the obligation to justify expenditure.
• Ensure that payments are processed by the deadlines and that payables and receivables accounts are updated.
• Perform reconciliations of vendors accounts.
• Review and certify commitments and propose expenditure to ensure that they conform to the relevant rules and procedures.
• Analyzed and upload bank data onto the SAP Bank Module and carry out timely bank reconciliations of the project funds.
• Perform any other duties as required
• Service project missions as required
• Review and improve Financial Recording and Monitoring processes to ensure efficient and effective systems;
• Ensure proper functioning of the Africa CDC accounting system in accordance with AUC Financial Rules and Regulations;
• Update and reconcile Africa CDC expenditure accounting on a monthly basis;
• Maintain a financial reporting calendar and ensure timely preparation of all financial reports;
• Provide advice and ensures compliance with Financial regulations and other determined financial policies;
• Work with project and technical officers to ensure effective grant oversight, coordination and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of programmes funded by donors through grants;
• Support development of technical proposals and other resource mobilization efforts by providing finding budget basis for resource requirements, ensuring compliance with donor financial reporting requirements and other related inputs.
• Ensure implementation of activities and tasks by subdelegates that comply with standards of internal controls, accounting systems, external audit requirements and rules and regulations of the organization;
• Support donor pledging conferences;
• Prepare documentation for Multidonor funding and reporting;
• Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained accurately;
• Promote best practices, transparency, accountability and appropriate working systems;
• Prepare Financial Statements for consideration of the Commission, Member States and Partners as well as internal/external auditors;
• Prepare the year – end financial statements which form part of the annual financial reports;
• Effectively supervise junior staff as appropriate;
• Performing any other relevant duty/responsibility assigned

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance from a recognized University with at least seven (7) years of continuous experience in providing accounting, financial management and commercial financial services support for a public and/or private sector agency or programme of considerable complexity and size; three (3) years out of total work experience must have been at a supervisory level;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance from a recognized University with at least ten (10) years of continuous work experience in providing accounting, financial management and commercial financial services support for a public and/or private sector agency or programme of considerable complexity and size; three (3) years out of total work experience must be at a supervisory level;
• A professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, etc. is required
• Demonstrable experience in financial management at agency level or of a large programme in a public health or other public sector domain is preferred.  Relevant experience in the private sector in accordance with stated qualifications is also acceptable;
• Demonstrable experience in preparation of annual and multiyear budgets, accounts monitoring and reconciliation, financial and narrative reporting, quality assurance and monitoring and provision of other financial advisory and support services.
• Familiarity with the financial management practices and processes typically employed by public health and other public sector programmes;
• Experience working with AU or the World Bank will be an added advantage

Required Skills:

• Excellent financial and narrative reporting skills;
• Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills
• Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analyzing and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature lay audiences;
• Excellent interpersonal relationship practices to meet and deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Skills in translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for lay audiences.
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent wordprocessing capabilities, proficiency with email and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word, and familiarity with electronic data processing systems and ERP such as SAP.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure;
• Analytical and problemsolving abilities;
• Ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports;
• Able to operate in a multicultural environment;
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound teamspirit;
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible;
• Proactive and solutions oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish). Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• 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.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lumpsum 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: IT Expert

Requisition ID: 1869
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Preparedness and Response
Job Grade: P3

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
• 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 continentwide 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 continentwide surveillance, laboratory, disease control and prevention, preparedness and response, 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, Laboratory Systems and Networks, Disease Control and Prevention, Preparedness and Response, and Public Health Institutes and research
• The IT Expert will be responsible for providing technical leadership and support for the implementation of a World Bank financed project under the Africa CDC
• The IT Expert will work closely with project teams to ensure that technology solutions are effectively integrated into project implementation, and that all ITrelated activities are carried out in compliance with Africa CDC and World Bank policies and procedures
• The IT Expert will also work to ensure that the project’s IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and meets the needs of project stakeholders
• The IT Expert must be committed to Africa CDC’s mission of improving public health in Africa and must be willing to travel within Africa as needed The IT Expert will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with IT regulations and policies, as well as managing ITrelated risks

Main Functions
Technology Planning:

• Develop technology plans in consultation with project teams, ensuring that technology solutions are aligned with project timelines and budget
• Provide guidance to project teams on technology requirements and ensure that technology plans are included in project work plans

Technology Solutions:

• Evaluate technology solutions and provide recommendations to project teams on the best solutions to meet project requirements
• Ensure that all technology solutions are fully integrated into project implementation and meet the needs of project stakeholders
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the security and reliability of the project’s IT infrastructure

IT Operations:

• Manage IT operations, including network and systems administration, database management, and user support
• Ensure that all ITrelated activities are carried out in accordance with Africa CDC and World Bank policies and procedures
• Monitor the performance of the project’s IT infrastructure and ensure that any issues that arise are resolved in a timely and effective manner

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with Africa CDC and World Bank IT systems, policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate ITrelated risks
• Work with project teams to identify and mitigate any ITrelated risks that may impact project implementation

Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including project teams, vendors, and other IT professionals
• Provide training and support to project teams on the use of technology solutions
• Ensure that project stakeholders are informed of any ITrelated changes or issues that may impact project implementation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop IT Infrastructure for Network, Systems and Telecommunication strategies, and develop programs in support of the implementation of the strategies to achieve the strategic and functional objectives of the project/Organization
• Provide technological guidance for the project/Organization
• Leads the architectural design, specification, configuration of the IT infrastructure to build a solid foundation for new services or updating existing services
• Manage IT operations, including network and systems administration, database management, and user support
• Ensure that all ITrelated activities are carried out in accordance with Africa CDC and World Bank policies and procedures
• Monitor the performance of the project’s IT infrastructure and ensure that any issues that arise are resolved in a timely and effective manner
• Contributes actively to the development and implementation of business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss;
• Elaborates and coordinates the Cloud migration plan of the Commission
• Monitors and Evaluates performance of IT infrastructure for Network, systems and Telecommunication to optimize costs of organizationwide infrastructure and systems;
• Develops, implements and directs the organization’s information technology security program in accordance with policies that support business objectives and requirements;
• Anticipates the needs of the division and prepare the annual procurement plan to ensure an efficient supply chain for critical IT equipment
• Ensures the digital transformation of the Commission in accordance with the organization’s strategic goals
• Ensure compliance with Africa CDC and World Bank IT policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate ITrelated risks
• Work with project teams to identify and mitigate any ITrelated risks that may impact project implementation.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in IT in public/private or donor funded project, out of which three years need to be at expert level

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in IT in public/private or donor funded project, out of which three years need to be at expert level
• Experience in managing complex IT systems with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in IT, preferably in AU or a World Bank funded project context is an added advantage

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of IT principles and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Proficiency in IT software and Microsoft Office
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizational skills

Negotiation skills:

• Knowledge of public health programs and policies in Africa is an advantage
• Certification in cybersecurity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish) Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies:

• Job Knowledge and Information Sharing
• Continuous Improvement Orientation
• Conceptual thinking
• Building Relationship
• Drive for Result
• Communicating with Influence
• Learning Orientation
• Change Management
• Change Management
• Managing Risk
• Strategic Insight

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• 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

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lumpsum 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Procurement and Disbursement Officer

Requisition ID: 1878
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: Senior Procurement Officer
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Preparedness and Response
Job Grade: P2

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.
• 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 continentwide 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 continentwide surveillance, laboratory, disease control and prevention, preparedness and response, 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, Laboratory Systems and Networks, Disease Control and Prevention, Preparedness and Response, and Public Health Institutes and research.
• The Procurement officer is expected to deliver an improved Procurement service to Business Units at the Africa CDC. Thus, the Procurement Officer is required to effectively and efficiently support the procurement requirements of Africa CDC’s Business Units

Main Functions

• Undertake all tasks related to procurement function of Africa CDC in line with AU procurement Rules and World Bank Regulation

Specific Responsibilities

• Initiate planned procurement activities as per the agreed schedule;
• Develop / Revise the Procurement Strategy Document for the World Bank project.
• Prepare solicitation documents for goods, works and services to be procured using appropriate methodologies. Carry out the procurement process, including prebidding conference, evaluation of bids, postqualification and recommendation for award in line with African Union’s Procurement procedures and the World Bank procurement regulations.
• In case of International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procurements, prepare “Invitations for Bid (IFB)” in various websites including United Nations Development Business (UNDB)/dg Market as required;
• Prepare Invitation for Bids (IFB) and arrange for the publications of the SPNs in accordance with the procurement Manual
• Support the preparation and consolidation of the annual procurement plan of Africa CDC.
• Prepare procurement planning in World Bank steps system and monitor procurement activities for Africa CDC
• Attend the opening of bids at stipulated time and place. Records bids as read out;
• Whenever requested, assist the Evaluation Committee in the evaluation of bids and provide clarifications;
• Assist bid evaluation both preliminary, financial and post qualifications requirements and compile the evaluation report in accordance with the Procurement Manual and submit the evaluation report to the relevant authority for approval
• Prepare awards and contracts and notification for unsuccessful bidders
• Prepare contract agreement in accordance with the standard template
• followup and verifications of shipping and distribution documents, support in custom clearance and following up payments and disbursement to contractors;
• Creating purchase orders in SAP, creating service entry sheets, parking suppliers’ and consultants’ invoices in the Africa CDC’s ERP/SAP system;
• processing payment in SAP and followup payment in Finance,
• Creating and amending vendors in SAP
• Maintain procurement documents in proper filling system;
• Follow up with Office of Legal Counsel on all project contracts for vetting and approval, follow up on, and assist with the customs clearance processes for all project purchases.
• Support the proper functioning of the Africa CDC Project procurement and disbursement implementation in accordance with World Bank Procurement Regulations and Procedures and AU Financial Rules and Regulations;
• Recordkeeping of procurement documents for all operational procurement activities;
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in either of the following disciplines; Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration or related fields with two (2) years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Public Procurement, Administration,

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Law, Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting or related fields with at least five (5) years’ relevant work experience.
• Demonstrable experience in using SAP/Enterprise Resource Planning system and STEP System is highly desirable
• Experience in World Bank project procurement and contract implementation is highly desirable

Required Skills:

• Computer literacy and competence, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point;
• Proven ability to work and interact with people from diverse, professional, social and cultural backgrounds;
• Excellent analytical skills and report writing.
•  Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent wordprocessing capabilities, proficiency with email and internet applications,
• Skill in electronic data processing systems and ERP such as SAP. Knowledge of Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP) is an added advantage
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish).
• Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• 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.

Languages:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lumpsum 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Environmental & Social Safeguards Expert (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 1866
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to:Project Coordinator
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Preparedness and Response
Job Grade: P3

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.

Main Functions
Environmental and Social Safeguards:

• Develop and implement environmental and social safeguard plans to ensure compliance with World Bank policies, Environment and Social Standards (ESSs) and procedures.
• Conduct regular environmental and social (E&S) assessments to identify and mitigate potential negative impacts of project activities on the environment and local communities.
• Ensure that all project activities are carried out in accordance with applicable environmental and social standards and regulations.
• Ensure technical assistance activities will be undertaken following the relevant ESF ESS standards and ESCP requirements and those of OESRC Advisory Note on Technical Assistance so that potential downstream risks will be properly managed.
• Ensure measures in the Labor Management Procedure (LMP)are implemented
• Ensure occupational health and safety risks to consultants or project workers are managed in compliance with the requirements of ESS2.
• Carry out awareness raising such as informing deployed staff on available vaccines for endemic diseases in the country of deployment during capacity building for the Project staff and other implementing entities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize Environmental and Social safeguards policy and procedure for Africa CDC.
• Develop, and update the E&S tools, manuals and Templates
• Monitor changing laws, regulations and corporate directives relating to E&S and update the relevant documentation.
• Conduct environmental and social due diligence; and monitor the Africa CDC’s environmental and social performance.
• Support the development of SOPs and contribute to quality assurance systems, establishing guidelines and surveillance mechanisms
• Track Project activities that could have downstream E&S impacts and implement them in compliance with the WB TA advisory note;
• Study ToRs prepared for the Project activities and contribute for E&S input for ESF ESS compliance
• Review all materials related to project environmental and social impacts and hazards, conduct an E&S appraisal of all prospective projects, as well as the ongoing supervision of E&S performance of the World Bank projects in compliance with the policies and procedures.
• Prepare and review reports on the E&S issues identified and the corresponding actions recommended for the projects/Africa CDC.
• Implement the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) for the project in close coordination with relevant teams and stakeholders.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Social Science or a related field with 7 years of continuous experience in Environmental and Social safeguards, out of which three years should be at expert level.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, social science, or a related field with 10 years of continuous experience, out of which three years should be at expert level in Environmental and Social safeguards.
• Experience should be in environmental and social safeguards in a World Bank or other donor-funded project context.
• Experience in conducting environmental and social impact assessments and developing environmental and social safeguard plans.
• Excellent experience in successfully interacting with stakeholders and decision-makers in technical and other professional settings;

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of World Bank safeguard policies and procedures, environmental and Social standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills,
• Able to operate in a multicultural environment;
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound teamspirit;
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of public health programs and policies in Africa is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word processing capabilities, proficiency with email and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and works well under pressure;
• Proven ability to plan, delegate and direct subordinates.
• Ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports;
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible;
• Proactive and solutions-oriented
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish). Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Accountable and Complies with Rules.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.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lumpsum 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Head of Partnership & International Cooperation (AfCDC)

Requisition ID: 1872
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: Head, Partnerships and International Cooperation
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Preparedness and Response
Job Grade: P5

Purpose of Job

• The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
• The African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want” strategy for the development of the continent, details several key public health concerns that justified the establishment of Africa CDC: a) Increased potential for new or reemerging pathogens to turn into pandemics as a result of increasing, rapid population growth (estimated population 280 million in 1960 and 12 billion in 2016) and movement across Africa; b) Existing endemic and emerging infectious diseases, including antimicrobial resistance; c) Increasing incidence of noncommunicable diseases and injuries; d) High maternal mortality rates, and e) Threats posed by environmental toxins.
• The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is Africa’s first continentwide public health agency officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 31, 2017. The agency envisions a safer, healthier, integrated and stronger Africa, where Member States are capable of effectively responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats. The mission is to strengthen Africa’s public health institutions’ capabilities to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continentwide preparedness and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programs.  In order to achieve this mission, Africa CDC works in all geographic regions of Africa continent and has instituted five technical divisions to focus on the following priority areas:
  • Surveillance and disease intelligence
  • Preparedness and response
  • Laboratory systems and networks
  • Disease Control and Prevention
  • Public health Institutes and research.
• The Africa CDC seeks to recruit a highly qualified and dynamic Head of Partnerships and International Cooperation to lead its efforts in strengthening partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders to advance its mission.
• The Head of Partnerships and International Cooperation will lead and coordinate the Africa CDC’s partnership and collaboration efforts with international organizations, governments, private sector partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to promote the institution’s goals and objectives.
• The incumbent will work closely with the Director General of Africa CDC and other senior leaders to design and implement the institution’s partnership and collaboration strategies. The role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key partners, and donors to secure resources and support for Africa CDC’s programs and initiatives as well as identifying opportunities for new partnerships, and providing strategic guidance to programmatic teams on partnership activities.
• The role will play a critical role in driving growth and success of Africa CDC by building and managing strategic partnerships with external organizations.

Main Functions
Partnership and Collaboration Strategy:

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

Partnership and Collaboration Management:

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

Resource Mobilization:

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

Partnership and Collaboration Monitoring and Evaluation:

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

Specific Responsibilities

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

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

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

Required Skills:

• Excellent capacity for developing and maintaining a network of contacts with potential donors and partners.
• Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent technical writing skills, translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings and report and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences;
• Adaptable and able to work effectively with a range of partners across different types of organisations (international, government, nongovernment) and at global, regional and country levels.
• Resourceful and skilled at collecting, analysing and using data to recommend, make and communicate decisions of a technical nature to lay audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• High level of judgement, responsibility and initiative.
• Integrity, tact and discretion dealing with sensitive issues.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish). Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

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

Core Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies:

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

Tenure of Appointment

• The Appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of one (1) year, of which the first three (3) months will be considered as a probationary period.
• Thereafter, the contract may be renewed for a similar period subject to funding availability, satisfactory performance and agreed deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

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

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

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer, PHE Preparedness and IHR Capacity Development

Requisition ID: 1870
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reports to: Head of Division, Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Preparedness and Response
Job Grade: P3

Purpose of Job

• The Africa Centers 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 31 January 2017, and is guided by the principles of leadership, credibility, ownership, delegated authority, timely dissemination of information, transparency, accountability, and innovation.
• 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.
• 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 a Senior Technical Officer Preparedness and IHR Capacity development for Africa CDC’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Division.

Main Functions

• Under direct supervision of the Head of Division at Headquarters, the Senior technical officer Preparedness and IHR Capacity development, will be responsible for carrying out a variety of technical and programs management support activities in the area of public health, preparedness and on capacity development in MS of the international Health Regulations (IHR, 2005). Provide technical assistance to Member States and implementing partners, coordinate regional and international public health actions.

Specific Responsibilities

• The Senior Technical Officer Preparedness and IHR Capacity development, shall perform the following major duties and responsibilities:
• Develop and recommend frameworks for multisectoral regional pandemic preparedness.
• Support in efforts to build pandemic preparedness capacity of Member States.
• Participate in the incident management structure (IMS) during any disease outbreaks or pandemic.
• Work closely with Member States through its NPHI and the Regional Collaborating Centres (RCCs) in particular, in pandemic preparedness within the region.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships and relationship with partners interested in emergency preparedness and response on the continent.
• Develop and strengthen the capacities of the country to monitor, identify (early warning and assessment) to serious crossborder health threats.
• Support the development of emergency response capacities, including Public Health emergency operation centre (PHEOC).
• Support the development, utilization and maintenance of the Africa CDC Hazard and Threat  Atlas Map, for identifying and mapping continental threats and multi
• hazards; and define burden and impacts.
• Develop operational guidelines, tools, and manuals for preparedness capacity building in collaboration with partners on the continent.
• Support the development of contingency plans for high priority risks/specific events, based on strategic risk assessments and resource mapping.
• Provide technical support in simulation exercises on emergency preparedness jointly with Member States and other partners.
• Provide technical support for the conduct of IHR monitoring and evaluation framework activities and the development and revisions of national action plans for health security (NAPHS).
• Provide technical advice and expertise to strengthen country preparedness capacities for public health emergencies at all levels, including workforce development, through the organization of workshops, training programmes and assessments of country performance in liaison with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs any other duties/responsibilities as 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 seven (7) years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated involvement in the successful development and management of emergency preparedness programs,

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields with at least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in the abovementioned related fields.
• At least three years out of total relevant work experience need to be at expert level.

Essential:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience, combined at the national and international levels in supporting implementation of public health emergency management programs and related activities
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC and Regional Collaborating Centres.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in Africa that reflects an indepth knowledge of public health issues and public health workforce in general.
• 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 seniorlevel officials and other key stakeholders in both public and privatesector organizations.

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical capabilities
• 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
• Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines
• Analytical and problemsolving 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 teamspirit
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible
• Proactive and solutions oriented
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages is required (English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Portuguese or Spanish). Fluency in English and knowledge of any additional language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• 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.

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lumpsum 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, GuineaBissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.