The AUDA-NEPAD invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the following position: Programme Officer, A2DSRH – Programme Management Unit.
Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Advisor, the Programme Officer will provide technical and administrative support to the management unit of the A2DSRH Programme. The role will entail working collaboratively with internal teams, member states, and regional economic communities to promote and facilitate the effective execution of policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) across the continent.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage administrative and financial processes in line with institutional guidelines.
- Technically competent, and knowledgeable, with experience in public health
- Ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative, and with sound judgment.
- High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment, and energy.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment
- Experience working with AU or other international development organisations would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet, and other databases.
Education and Experience:
Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience in programme management as a clinician or public health expert at a national, regional, international or multinational or similar organisation.
Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:
- A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Development Agency
- A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age, and gender.
- Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses.
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$28,976.97 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.68 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.
Applications must be received not later than Monday, 16 September 2024.
Click the link to apply: https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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