9 Job Positions at African Union: (Deadline 6,8, 11 March 2024)
Interpreter/Translator- English at African Union: (Deadline 6 March 2024)
Date: Feb 6, 2024
Location: Banjul, Gambia
Organization: African Union
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Deputy Secretary to the Commission
AU Organ: African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Unit: Interpretation and Translation
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P4
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Banjul, The Gambia
Purpose of Job
Responsible for interpretation at the sessions and meetings of the ACHPR as well as translation of documents from French into English and vice versa.
Main Functions
- Take technical and intellectual lead in the management of various elements related to the area of expertise
- Identify best practices and monitor effectiveness of the Unit’s support to ACHPR.
- Provide support in the development of the strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
- Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives related to area of specialization;
- Provide support in the organization of thematic networks, consultations and meetings in relation to area of expertise.
- Develop materials and provide necessary internal training and support as required.
- Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required.
Specific Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Deputy Secretary to the Commission, the Interpreter/Translator shall carry out activities related to the functioning of the Interpretation and Translation Unit, specifically:
- Ensure quality translation of working documents in a timely manner;
- Provide consecutive, simultaneous, liaison and other forms of interpretation during conferences, meetings, audiences, discussions, etc;
- Keep abreast with developments in the language field, both in the source and target languages, by compiling and regularly up-dating specific terminologies, phrases, acronyms and special expressions in order to widen the stock of vocabulary with the aim of enhancing skills;
- Check appropriate references to ensure exact understanding and use of AU technical terminologies;
- Regularly consult colleagues, specialized dictionaries/glossaries, data banks, etc to ensure accuracy in translation;
- Maintain databases, records and registers of Translation and Interpretation Unit for accountability and control;
- Liaise with the various units of the ACHPR for coordination and alignment purposes;
- Prepare budgets for the activities of the Translation and Interpretation Unit in accordance with the relevant frameworks;
- Check working documents before and after meetings to ensure contextual understanding, linguistic accuracy and conformity with established AU terminologies;
- Participate in the development of AU terminology database by compiling terms into glossaries for validation by the Reviser for inclusion in the ACHPR in-house terminology bank;
- Have a good command of the Computer Assisted Translation Tool (CATT) and Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) tools and systems;
- Protect the confidentiality of information and
- Perform any other duty relevant to their work as may be assigned.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Candidates must have:
- a Master’s Degree in Interpretation, Translation, Modern Languages from an accredited University with ten (10) years’ experience as an interpreter/ Translator out of which six (6) years should be at expert level;
or
- a Bachelor Degree in Interpretation, Translation, and Modern Languages from an accredited University with twelve (12) experience as Interpreter /Translator out of which six (6) at expert level.
- A degree in Legal studies will be an advantage.
- Certification from a Translators/ Interpreters’ professional body is required.
- Membership of a recognized professional body will be an advantage;
- Candidates with ability to work on French, English and Arabic languages will be preferred and will have an advantage.
Required Skills
Functional Skills and competencies
- Good translation and editing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and clear translations;
- Excellent writing skills;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office);
Personal Abilities
- Ability to work in a multicultural and/or international work environment;
- Ability to work on own’s initiative and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a proactive manner;
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate with peers;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
Knowledge and Understanding
- Experience in linguistic research and development of data-base;
- Knowledge of Computer Assisted Translation Tool (CATT);
- An understanding of the confidential nature of this area of work
Language Requirements:
- Candidates must be fluent in French and have a good command of English.
- Knowledge of other AU working languages will be an advantage.
Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
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, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage
REMUNERATION:
Indicative basic salary of US$ 42,879.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 17,514.00 (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
Applications must be submitted no later than March 6, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.
Requisition ID: 2104
Secretary (AfCFTA) at African Union: (Deadline 8 March 2024)
Date: Feb 8, 2024
Location: Accra
Organization: African Union
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Senior HR Generalist
Directorate/Department : Administration and Human Resources Management
Division : Administration and Human Resources Management
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSA4
Number of Positions: 01
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Accra, Ghana
Purpose of Job
To provide secretarial and clerical support services to the assigned supervisor or Directorate for its effective functioning.
Main Functions
• Provides support for the provision of logistical arrangements, activity implementation and provision of updates.
• Liaises effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow up meeting decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
• Prepares draft routine office communication and assist in compiling data and information for reporting purposes.
• Contributes to the creation, improvement and maintenance of record and retrieval systems
• Draft initial requests on provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials.
• Prepares documents for meetings
• Keeps diary of Director and informs him/her accordingly and timeously
• Receives and maintains proper correspondence at the Directorate
• Prompts action on correspondence and other routine matters
• Maintains good computer file naming procedures.
Specific Responsibilities
• Types and proof-read documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, as may be required by assigned supervisors;
• Drafts responses to routine correspondences for the signature of the supervisors;
• Receives guests/visitors/staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
• Maintains a proper filing and records management system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences and documents;
• Answers and screens telephone calls/E-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners;
• Keeps an up to date diary of appointments for supervisors and other senior staff of the division;
• Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
• Provides day to day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Department / Division / Units
• Performs reception services where required
• Performs any other relevant duty/responsibility assigned
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies with 2 years’ relevant secretarial experience in any Public, Private Sector or international organization;
• Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies with 3 years of relevant secretarial experience in Public, Private Sector or international organization
• Typing Speed: 50 words per minutes
Required Skills
• Computer skills, including excellent word processing, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications experience in using programmes such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Planning and organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication ability both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic and Swahili) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage
Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:
The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.
GENDER MAINSTREAMING:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
REMUNERATION:
Indicative basic salary of US$ 12,834.00 (GSA4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 16,813.44 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.
Applications must be submitted no later than March 8, 2024 11h59 p.m. UTC.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.
Requisition ID: 2142
Director of Centres for Public Health Emergency Management (AfCDC) at African Union: (Deadline 11 March 2024)
Date: Feb 9, 2024
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9000003
Organization: African Union
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Deputy Director General
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Office of the Deputy Director General
Number of Direct Reports:
Number of Indirect Reports:
Job Grade: D1
Number of positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Purpose of Job
The Director of Centres for Public Health Emergency Management is responsible for leading and strategically managing the Centres, aligning with the overarching goals of the Africa CDC. This includes strategic planning, program development, emergency response coordination, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The individual in this role plays a crucial part in ensuring the center’s preparedness and effectiveness in managing public health emergencies.
Main Functions
- Develop and implement strategic policies aligned with the department’s goals to address key issues in disease control, prevention, and health promotion.
- Design comprehensive policy programs to effectively achieve strategic objectives.
- Contribute to the development and ensure the implementation of the departmental business continuity plan at the division level.
- Oversee and supervise employees within the division, fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.
- Manage divisional risk and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to the creation of an inspiring work environment conducive to staff development and professional progression.
- Engage with stakeholders within Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in the design and implementation of strategies.
- Represent the organization at conferences and other public forums, articulating its position and fostering partnerships.
- Mobilize funding from donors to execute strategies and activities effectively.
- Oversee the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports, monitoring budget execution at the divisional level.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in shaping policies and strategies related to public health emergency management.
- Design, implement, and evaluate programs aimed at enhancing public health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and update protocols for different types of emergencies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for public health emergencies, coordinating responses and ensuring effective communication among relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national emergency response agencies.
- Manage the center’s budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation for emergency preparedness initiatives.
- Identify and secure funding opportunities through grants, partnerships, and other means.
- Oversee the development and delivery of training programs for staff, healthcare professionals, and community partners to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
- Collaborate with public health agencies, government entities, healthcare organizations, and community groups to foster a coordinated and effective response to public health emergencies.
- Communicate effectively with the media, public, and other stakeholders during emergencies.
- Engage with stakeholders within Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in the design and implementation of strategies.
- Oversee the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports, monitoring budget execution at the divisional level.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Advanced degree (Ph.D., MD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Medical Sciences or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in public health, Epidemiology or equivalentt with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in public health management. Eight (8) of which should have been served at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.
- Proven track record in leadership roles within public health or scientific research organizations.
- Experience in international organizations is preferred.
Essential
- Academic and Experience Requirements
- Significant experience of developing senior-level external relationships and securing the highest-level advocacy, including developing and harnessing strong networks across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Advance understanding of stakeholder engagement.
- Extensive experience of leading, motivating and managing teams with the ability to promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and innovation.
- Experience and successful track record working in a diverse complex fast paced environments and the ability to influence positive change.
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Proficient in risk management and organizational resilience.
- Demonstrated capability in resource mobilization and financial management.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in international affairs in an international organization
- Experience of working with external partners, funders, and media.
- An understanding of changing economic, political, and social environments affecting the Africa CDC.
- An understanding and analysis of Africa and global political space and atmosphere
- High level of diplomatic and communication etiquette.
- High level interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
Result Oriented:
- Strategic thinker, capable of working at a senior level and contributing at Board/Council level
- Entrepreneurial with the ability to input on strategic planning from a commercial standpoint
- Ability to anticipate future opportunities and problems, taking strategic and pre-emptive action
- Ability to set and achieve comprehensive goals for performance and growth
- Passion for working in the developing world and creating positive change
Leadership:
- Inspire confidence and promote shared values that underpin the ethos of the African Union and Africa CDC
- Inspires others, is visible, adaptive, authentic and engenders trust
- Visible leadership, promoting collective leadership for taking teams through significant programmes of change.
- Passion and commitment for continuous improvement
- Ambitious individual who has personal drive to succeed and develop their own career, and support their teams to strive for excellence.
- Political and diplomatic prowess
- Building and Managing Teams:
- Directs and coaches’ others throughout the organisation and enables people to perform at their best.
- Ability to recognise and cultivate rising talent.
- Creates a positive team environment.
- Creates cohesion, developing synergies and achieves through common goals.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- High emotional and social intelligence.
- Collaborative, supportive, calm under pressure, solution focused and able to lead others effectively in such a way that encourages maximum performance and engagement.
- Exceptional communicator both in writing and in person to a range of audiences.
Relationship Management:
- Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
- The gravitas and credibility to influence both within and beyond the organisation
Analytical Skills:
- Conceptual thinker, innovative and capable of complex problem solving
- The ability to work well under pressure and take a considered, measured position
Results Orientated:
- Desire for success and the motivation to constantly seek improvement
- Ability and drive to manage organisational complexity
- A high level of resilience with the ability to initiate and drive decisions
- Tenacious, adaptable and the ability to get things done
- The highest levels of self-awareness, commitment, and integrity
- A proven commitment to fairness, inclusion, equality, diversity, and transparency
Values: A strong commitment to the African Union and Africa CDC values
Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
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) 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. Applications must be submitted no later than March 11, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT. Requisition ID: 2125 |
Director Center for Laboratory Diagnostics and Systems (AfCDC) at African Union: (Deadline 11 March 2024)
Date: Feb 9, 2024
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: African Union
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Deputy Director General
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Office of the Deputy Director General
Number of Direct Reports:
Number of Indirect Reports:
Job Grade: D1
Number of positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Purpose of Job
The Director Center for Laboratory Diagnostics and Systems is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for the enhancement of laboratory systems and networks across Africa, focusing on improving infrastructure, introducing advanced technologies, and strengthening laboratory capacity in response to diseases of public health importance.
Main Functions
- Provide strategic direction to Africa CDC/AU on continental efforts to strengthen laboratory systems and networks.
- Lead the development and implementation of initiatives to improve laboratory infrastructure and technologies.
- Oversee and coordinate the development of national laboratory strategic plans and policies, addressing dangerous pathogens.
- Promote comprehensive laboratory quality management systems, including laboratory accreditation.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and projects aimed at enhancing laboratory capacities.
- Lead efforts to improve systems, standards, biosafety, and networks linked to disease surveillance and clinical care.
- Guide research and laboratory investigations for new or improved diagnostic and preventive tools and technologies.
- Develop the capacity of RISLNET for modern advanced molecular technologies and surveillance networks.
- Manage strain banks as repositories for diagnostic and vaccine development against emerging and re-emerging pathogens.
- Establish partnerships with public and private sector organizations, including professional associations, universities, and research organizations.
- Represent Africa CDC at relevant meetings, conferences, and committees in the field of laboratory science.
Specific Responsibilities
- Oversee, mentor, and guide the development of peer-reviewed research publications in laboratory science.
- Promote and support innovative laboratory practices to enhance patient care, treatment, and strengthen disease surveillance.
- Directly prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication in scientific journals.
- Oversee the translation of program needs into research projects and new research findings into programmatic changes.
- Coordinate the delivery of laboratory services in support of Africa CDC Emergency Response activities as assigned.
- Maintain communication with key stakeholders in laboratory science, fostering a collaborative approach to public health challenges.
- Advocate for the advancement of laboratory diagnostics and systems within the continental public health framework.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Advanced degree (Ph.D., MD, or equivalent) on Clinical Laboratory Science, Pathology, Molecular Biology
- Master degree in Laboratory Sciences, Public Health or Epidemiology.
- With a minimum of 15 years of experience in laboratory management. Eight (8) of which should have been served at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.
- Proven track record in leadership roles within public health or scientific research organizations.
- Experience in international organizations is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program implementation, and research in a laboratory or public health setting.
Essential
- Significant experience of developing senior-level external relationships and securing the highest-level advocacy, including developing and harnessing strong networks across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Advance understanding of stakeholder engagement.
- Extensive experience of leading, motivating and managing teams with the ability to promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and innovation.
- Experience and successful track record working in a diverse complex fast paced environments and the ability to influence positive change.
- Academic and Experience Requirements
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Proficient in risk management and organizational resilience.
- Demonstrated capability in resource mobilization and financial management.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in international affairs in an international organization
- Experience of working with external partners, funders, and media.
- An understanding of changing economic, political, and social environments affecting the Africa CDC.
- An understanding and analysis of Africa and global political space and atmosphere
- High level of diplomatic and communication etiquette.
- High level interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
Result Oriented:
- Strategic thinker, capable of working at a senior level and contributing at Board / Council level
- Entrepreneurial with the ability to input on strategic planning from a commercial standpoint
- Ability to anticipate future opportunities and problems, taking strategic and pre-emptive action
- Ability to set and achieve comprehensive goals for performance and growth
- Passion for working in the developing world and creating positive change
Leadership:
- Inspire confidence and promote shared values that underpin the ethos of the African Union and Africa CDC
- Inspires others, is visible, adaptive, authentic and engenders trust
- Visible leadership, promoting collective leadership for taking teams through significant programmes of change.
- Passion and commitment for continuous improvement
- Ambitious individual who has personal drive to succeed and develop their own career, and support their teams to strive for excellence.
- Political and diplomatic prowess
- Building and Managing Teams:
- Directs and coaches’ others throughout the organisation and enables people to perform at their best.
- Ability to recognise and cultivate rising talent.
- Creates a positive team environment.
- Creates cohesion, developing synergies and achieves through common goals.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- High emotional and social intelligence.
- Collaborative, supportive, calm under pressure, solution focused and able to lead others effectively in such a way that encourages maximum performance and engagement.
Required Skills
- Exceptional communicator both in writing and in person to a range of audiences.
- Relationship Management:
- Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
- The gravitas and credibility to influence both within and beyond the organisation
Analytical Skills:
- Conceptual thinker, innovative and capable of complex problem solving
- The ability to work well under pressure and take a considered, measured position
Results Orientated:
- Desire for success and the motivation to constantly seek improvement
- Ability and drive to manage organisational complexity
- A high level of resilience with the ability to initiate and drive decisions
- Tenacious, adaptable and the ability to get things done
- The highest levels of self-awareness, commitment, and integrity
- A proven commitment to fairness, inclusion, equality, diversity, and transparency
Values: A strong commitment to the African Union and Africa CDC values
Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
| 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) 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. Applications must be submitted no later than 11 March, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT. Requisition ID: 2123
Director of Centres for Disease Control, Prevention, and Health Promotion (AfCDC) at African Union: (Deadline 11 March 2024)Date: Feb 9, 2024 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organization: African Union AU Values • Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all • Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality • Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Shari Organization InformationReports to: Deputy Director General Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Division: Office of the Deputy Director General Number of Direct Reports: Number of Indirect Reports: Job Grade: D1 Number of positions: 1 Contract Type: Regular Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Purpose of JobThe Director of Centres for Disease Control, Prevention, and Health Promotion is responsible for leading and strategically managing the Department of Disease Control, Prevention, and Health Promotion, aligning with the overarching goals of the Africa CDC. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of policies and strategies, managing risk, and fostering stakeholder engagement to promote public health initiatives across the continent. Main Functions
Specific Responsibilities
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Essential
Desirable
Required SkillsResult Oriented:
Leadership:
Building and Managing Teams:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Relationship Management:
Analytical Skills:
Results Orientated:
Values: A strong commitment to the African Union and Africa CDC values Leadership CompetenciesStrategic Perspective
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk
Core CompetenciesBuilding Relationships
Fosters Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional CompetenciesConceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Fosters Innovation
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables. GENDER MAINSTREAMING:The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. LANGUAGES:Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) 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. Applications must be submitted no later than March 11, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT. Requisition ID: 2124
Director of Centres for Disease Control, Prevention, and Health Promotion (AfCDC) at African Union: (Deadline 11 March 2024)Date: Feb 9, 2024 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organization: African Union AU Values • Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all • Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality • Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Shari Organization InformationReports to: Deputy Director General Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Division: Office of the Deputy Director General Number of Direct Reports: Number of Indirect Reports: Job Grade: D1 Number of positions: 1 Contract Type: Regular Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Purpose of JobThe Director of Centres for Disease Control, Prevention, and Health Promotion is responsible for leading and strategically managing the Department of Disease Control, Prevention, and Health Promotion, aligning with the overarching goals of the Africa CDC. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of policies and strategies, managing risk, and fostering stakeholder engagement to promote public health initiatives across the continent. Main Functions
Specific Responsibilities
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Essential
Desirable
Required SkillsResult Oriented:
Leadership:
Building and Managing Teams:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Relationship Management:
Analytical Skills:
Results Orientated:
Values: A strong commitment to the African Union and Africa CDC values Leadership CompetenciesStrategic Perspective
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk
Core CompetenciesBuilding Relationships
Fosters Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
Functional CompetenciesConceptual Thinking
Job Knowledge and information sharing
Drive for Results
Fosters Innovation
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables. GENDER MAINSTREAMING: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. LANGUAGES: Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) 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. Applications must be submitted no later than March 11, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT. Requisition ID: 2124
Director Health Systems Strengthening & Public Health Institutes (AfCDC) at African Union: (Deadline 11 March 2024)Date: Feb 9, 2024 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organization: African Union AU Values • Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all • Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality • Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing Organization InformationReports to: Deputy Director General Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Division: Office of the Deputy Director General Number of Direct Reports: Number of Indirect Reports: Job Grade: D1 Number of positions: 1 Contract Type: Regular Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Purpose of JobThe Director Health Systems Strengthening and Public Health Institutes is responsible for leading and coordinating the efforts in strengthening health systems and public health institutes across Africa, ensuring the alignment with Africa CDC’s strategic plan and regional health priorities. This role involves providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and enhancing capacity building in public health practice, surveillance, and emergency response. Main Functions
Specific Responsibilities
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Essential
Desirable
Required SkillsResult Oriented:
Leadership:
Building and Managing Teams:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Relationship Management:
Results Oientated:
Leadership CompetenciesChange Management
Developing Others
Strategic Perspective:
Managing Risk:
Core CompetenciesBuilding Relationship ….
Communicating with impact
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation:
Functional CompetenciesConceptual thinking ….
Drive for Result ….
Job Knowledge and information sharing:
Fosters Innovation:
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables. GENDER MAINSTREAMING: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. LANGUAGES: Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) 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. Applications must be submitted no later than March 11, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT. Requisition ID: 2122
Director Health Systems Strengthening & Public Health Institutes (AfCDC) at African Union: (Deadline 11 March 2024)Date: Feb 9, 2024 Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Organization: African Union AU Values • Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all • Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality • Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing Organization InformationReports to: Deputy Director General Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Division: Office of the Deputy Director General Number of Direct Reports: Number of Indirect Reports: Job Grade: D1 Number of positions: 1 Contract Type: Regular Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Purpose of JobThe Director Health Systems Strengthening and Public Health Institutes is responsible for leading and coordinating the efforts in strengthening health systems and public health institutes across Africa, ensuring the alignment with Africa CDC’s strategic plan and regional health priorities. This role involves providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and enhancing capacity building in public health practice, surveillance, and emergency response. Main Functions
Specific Responsibilities
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Essential
Desirable
Required SkillsResult Oriented:
Leadership:
Building and Managing Teams:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Relationship Management:
Results Oientated:
Leadership CompetenciesChange Management
Developing Others
Strategic Perspective:
Managing Risk:
Core CompetenciesBuilding Relationship ….
Communicating with impact
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation:
Functional CompetenciesConceptual thinking ….
Drive for Result ….
Job Knowledge and information sharing:
Fosters Innovation:
TENURE OF APPOINTMENT: The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables. GENDER MAINSTREAMING: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. LANGUAGES: Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) 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. Applications must be submitted no later than March 11, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT. Requisition ID: 2122 |
Director Health Systems Strengthening & Public Health Institutes (AfCDC) at African Union: (Deadline 11 March 2024)
Date: Feb 9, 2024
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: African Union
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Deputy Director General
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Office of the Deputy Director General
Number of Direct Reports:
Number of Indirect Reports:
Job Grade: D1
Number of positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Purpose of Job
The Director Health Systems Strengthening and Public Health Institutes is responsible for leading and coordinating the efforts in strengthening health systems and public health institutes across Africa, ensuring the alignment with Africa CDC’s strategic plan and regional health priorities. This role involves providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and enhancing capacity building in public health practice, surveillance, and emergency response.
Main Functions
- Facilitate the translation of Africa CDC technical reference policy, guidance, plans, and tools into Regional Collaborating Centers (RCC) contexts.
- Coordinate and facilitate the development of RCC work plans for regional surveillance capacity strengthening and workforce development.
- Facilitate public health technical assistance between RCCs and National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs), providing scientific and policy guidance.
- Assist Collaborating Centers in building core capacities of NPHIs in AU member states, focusing on quality improvement guidelines for public health emergencies prevention.
- Provide technical guidance and support to RCCs, including developing implementation, monitoring, and evaluation plans.
- Lead the technical design of proposals/programs and contribute to the development of briefing notes, strategy documents, and guidelines.
- Foster an enabling environment for research collaborations among RCCs, promoting information sharing and knowledge dissemination.
- Facilitate RCC linkages to Africa CDC Emergency Operations Center activities, ensuring rapid deployment of resources during outbreaks.
- Coordinate development of RCC preparedness and response plans and assessments in collaboration with relevant units.
Specific Responsibilities
- Facilitate strengthening of RCC disease surveillance monitoring and reporting by adapting Africa CDC surveillance policies and tools to regional contexts.
- Lead efforts to document results and lessons from projects in white papers, journal articles, and other publications.
- Prepare input for reports, slides, and other materials as required.
- Represent Africa CDC at external technical events, learning forums, and conferences.
- Advocate for health systems strengthening and capacity building in public health at various platforms.
- Provide technical services delivery in support of Africa CDC Emergency Response activities as directed by the Africa CDC Incident Commander.
- Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall objectives of Africa CDC.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Advanced degree (Ph.D., MD, or equivalent) in Public Health, Medical Sciences.
- Master’s degree in in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems Management.
- With a minimum of 15 years of experience in public health, health systems strengthening, or related field. Eight (8) of which should have been served at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.
- Proven track record in leadership roles within public health or scientific research organizations.
- Experience in international organizations is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, policy formulation, and emergency response management.
Essential
- Significant experience of developing senior-level external relationships and securing the highest-level advocacy, including developing and harnessing strong networks across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Advance understanding of stakeholder engagement.
- Extensive experience of leading, motivating and managing teams with the ability to promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and innovation.
- Experience and successful track record working in a diverse complex fast paced environments and the ability to influence positive change.
- Strong leadership and strategic management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Proficient in risk management and organizational resilience.
- Demonstrated capability in resource mobilization and financial management.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in international affairs in an international organization
- Experience of working with external partners, funders, and media.
- An understanding of changing economic, political, and social environments affecting the Africa CDC.
- An understanding and analysis of Africa and global political space and atmosphere
- High level of diplomatic and communication etiquette.
- High level interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
Result Oriented:
- Strategic thinker, capable of working at a senior level and contributing at Board/Council level
- Entrepreneurial with the ability to input on strategic planning from a commercial standpoint
- Ability to anticipate future opportunities and problems, taking strategic and pre-emptive action
- Ability to set and achieve comprehensive goals for performance and growth
- Passion for working in the developing world and creating positive change
Leadership:
- Inspire confidence and promote shared values that underpin the ethos of the African Union and Africa CDC
- Inspires others, is visible, adaptive, authentic and engenders trust
- Visible leadership, promoting collective leadership for taking teams through significant programmes of change.
- Passion and commitment for continuous improvement
- Ambitious individual who has personal drive to succeed and develop their own career, and support their teams to strive for excellence.
- Political and diplomatic prowess
Building and Managing Teams:
- Directs and coaches’ others throughout the organisation and enables people to perform at their best.
- Ability to recognise and cultivate rising talent.
- Creates a positive team environment.
- Creates cohesion, developing synergies and achieves through common goals.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- High emotional and social intelligence.
- Collaborative, supportive, calm under pressure, solution focused and able to lead others effectively in such a way that encourages maximum performance and engagement.
- Exceptional communicator both in writing and in person to a range of audiences.
Relationship Management:
- Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
- The gravitas and credibility to influence both within and beyond the organisation
- Analytical Skills:
- Conceptual thinker, innovative and capable of complex problem solving
- The ability to work well under pressure and take a considered, measured position
Results Oientated:
- Desire for success and the motivation to constantly seek improvement
- Ability and drive to manage organisational complexity
- A high level of resilience with the ability to initiate and drive decisions
- Tenacious, adaptable and the ability to get things done
- The highest levels of self-awareness, commitment, and integrity
- A proven commitment to fairness, inclusion, equality, diversity, and transparency
Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
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) 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.
Applications must be submitted no later than March 11, 2024 11h59 p.m. EAT.
-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from less represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.
Requisition ID: 2122
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