Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
The African Union (AU)
The African Union (AU) is a continental entity comprised of the 55 member nations that comprise the African continent’s countries. It was established in 2002 as the successor organisation to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Africa that is Integrated, Prosperous, and Peaceful, led by its own population and a powerful force in the global arena.
1). Internship Program (Finance, Accounting, Audit)
Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union
Background
- The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
- The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion. The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
- The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
- The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.
Context
- Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
- The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
- Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
- The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
- It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
Objectives
- To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
- To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
- To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
- To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations
Who can Apply? (Eligibility)
- Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
- Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: Finance, Accounting, Audit or related fields.
- Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
- Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
- Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
- Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
- Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
- Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply
References
Verifiable references will be required.
- For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
- The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.
Application Process
- Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
- If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
- You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
- Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
- A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
- A copy of valid passport or identity card
- A letter of motivation
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
- Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:
- Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
- Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
- Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
- Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate
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2). Internship Program (Project Management, M & E, International Public Policy, International Relations)
Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union
Background
- The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
- The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
- The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
- The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.
Context
- Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
- The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
- Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
- The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
- It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
Objectives
- To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
- To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
- To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
- To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations
Who can Apply? (Eligibility)
- Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
- Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: Gestion de projet, S & E, politique publique internationale, relations internationales. or related fields.
- Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
- Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
- Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
- Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
- Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
- Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply
References
- Verifiable references will be required.
- For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
- The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.
Application Process
- Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
- If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
- You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
- Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
- A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
- A copy of valid passport or identity card
- A letter of motivation
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
- Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:
- Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
- Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
- Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
- Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate
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3). Internship Program (International Trade, International Trade Law, Law, Economics)
Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union
Background
- The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
- The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
- The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
- The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.
Context
- Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
- The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
- Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
- The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
- It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
Objectives
- To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
- To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
- To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
- To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations
Who can Apply? (Eligibility)
- Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
- Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: International Trade, International Trade Law & Policy, Economics, International Law.
- Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
- Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
- Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
- Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
- Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
- Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply
References
- Verifiable references will be required.
- For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
- The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.
Application Process
- Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
- If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
- You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
- Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
- A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
- A copy of valid passport or identity card
- A letter of motivation
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
- Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:
- Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
- Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
- Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
- Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate
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4). Internship Program (IT, Digital Application, Digital Policy)
Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union
Background
- The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
- The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
- The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
- The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.
Context
- Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
- The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
- Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
- The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
- It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
Objectives
- To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
- To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
- To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
- To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations
Who can Apply? (Eligibility)
- Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
- Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: IT, Digital Application, Digital Policy or related fields.
- Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
- Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
- Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
- Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
- Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
- Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply
References
- Verifiable references will be required.
- For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
- The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.
Application Process
- Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
- If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
- You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
- Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
- A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
- A copy of valid passport or identity card
- A letter of motivation
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
- Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:
- Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
- Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
- Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
- Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.
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5). Internship Program (Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Communication)
Location: Ghana
Duration: 6 Months
Organization: African Union
Background
- The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
- The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.
- The aim is to enable the free flow of goods and services across the continent and boost the trading position of Africa in the global market.
- The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.
- The AfCFTA would like to offer an opportunity to students who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas to work as interns (for a specified period) and gain some practical experience and international exposure.
Context
- Given the critical role to be played by the AfCFTA in moving the continent forward towards the achievement of its development agenda, it has been deemed necessary to create a platform for a number of African students, possessing the required knowledge and skill levels to be introduced to the work of the AfCFTA, through an internship program.
- The internship program is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Secretariat to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretariat and to support the corporate functions of the Secretariat.
- Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
- The program is primarily educational and aims to expose participants (interns) to the workings of the AfCFTA at an early stage and strengthen their personal and early professional skills.
- It will provide an avenue for participants to gain an exposure and some hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in a multi-cultural environment.
Objectives
- To provide students the opportunity to gain an exposure to the work done at AfCFTA
- To offer a learning platform to students who qualify to serve as interns
- To provide students, the opportunity of experiencing, first hand, the work of one of the ambitious projects of the African Union
- To promote the AfCFTA to the general public, especially the youth and encourage them to work hard towards achieving their aims of working with International Organizations
Who can Apply? (Eligibility)
- Be nationals of a Member State of the African Union and residing in Ghana.
- Final year students who are enrolled on full-time basis on a fully accredited degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning in any of the following areas: Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Communication or related fields.
- Full availability for a minimum of three months, being the duration of the program
- Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
- Applicants should possess a high level of quantitative and IT skills (tests will be administered)
- Must possess very good ICT skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office suite
- Applicants should be capable and willing to work in a multicultural and international team environment
- Applicants should be committed to upholding and adhering to the rules and values of the Institution for the duration of the program
- Female candidates are encouraged to apply
References
- Verifiable references will be required.
- For each period, confirmation of interns will be done, solely based on business needs.
- The maximum duration of the internship program is 6 months.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2023; 11h59 p.m. UTC.
Application Process
- Application for admission to the AfCFTA Secretariat Internship Program are submitted online.
- If you are a first-time user of our online registration system, you will need to register before you can log in.
- You are advised to provide as much relevant information as possible.
- Applicants must submit the following supporting documents with their online application:
- A motivation letter indicating what they expect to gain out of the internship program
- A copy of valid passport or identity card
- A letter of motivation
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Proof of enrolment, preferably a letter of introduction from one’s University
- Upon successful submission of their application, applicants will receive an email confirmation that their application has been successfully received.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four main stages:
- Application and cover letter should be addressed to the Administration and Human Resources Directorate of the Secretariat
- Pre-screening: all applications are screened, and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to AfCFTA Secretariat Directorates;
- Interview and/or Written Test: hiring teams may invite candidates to complete a telephone interview and/or written test;
- Offer letter: A candidate who is selected following a telephone interview and/or written test will receive an e-mail with an internship offer letter from AHRM Directorate.
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6). Deputy Director General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Requisition ID: 2003
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: D2
Contract Type: Regular
Organization: African Union
Reports to: Director General of Africa CDC
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Purpose of Job
- To assist the Director General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in delivering his mandate by leading the operational coordination of the Commission’s departments and non-elected staff in order to ensure high performance, results and impact.
Main Functions
- Facilitates the identification of top priorities for the senior leadership of the Africa CDC’s 4-year mandate.
- Translates the senior leadership priorities into annual targets and goals and establishes a robust Commission-wide framework for monitoring and tracking progress.
- Provides regular reports to the Director General of Africa CDC on implementation and monitoring of strategic and annual plans;
- Supports the implementation of the New Public Health Order as the main Africa CDC Agenda by supporting initiatives across the organs;
- Monitors and tracks progress in the delivery of the Africa CDC’s annual performance targets;
- Ensures effective collaboration in program development and implementation with the AU organs;
- Collaborates with other members of the senior leadership team to ensure strategic coherence and overall synergy in the implementation of the Africa CDC’s programs and the delivery of high impact results for the continent;
- Cultivates a knowledge management culture through promotion of research and publications that will ensure knowledge sharing and transfer across the Africa CDC; and
- Drives performance and delivery across the Africa CDC’s senior management and inspires high performance, teamwork and delivery across the portfolio.
Specific Responsibilities
- Ensure effective execution of the Africa CDC’s multi-year Strategic Plan.
- Participate and fully share in the responsibility for planning, managing and evaluating the programmatic aspects of the Africa CDC.
- Lead the development of long-term multi-year strategic goals and objectives for public health programs and initiatives.
- Ensure accountability for and adherence to internal controls and external regulations, laws and policies applicable to Africa CDC programs and activities and requirements of key stakeholders and donors.
- Ensure delivery of comprehensive and timely accountability reporting to the Director General for informing the agency Governing Board and key stakeholders as appropriate.
- Represent Africa CDC at high level technical and strategic engagements ensuring the Vision of Africa CDC is well understood within the global public health space.
- Lead, coordinate and ensure regular evaluation of agency programs and research activities in collaboration with the secretariat’s leadership.
- Identify need for change in organization priorities and acts to implement such changes, communicate related outcomes, change and action plans to internal and external audiences as effectively as possible.
- Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the Governing and other Advisory Boards, other agency leaders, key stakeholders and other public health partners.
- Ensures appropriate, effective and timely resolution of issues and problems regarding agency activities and programs raised to the Secretariat by Member States and other Constituents.
- Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high performing team; empower, energize and develop overall staff capacity.
- Perform any duties assigned by the Director General.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
- Degree equivalent to Doctor of Medicine or Ph.D in Relevant Medical Sciences from a recognized institute or university. In addition, to the Doctor of Medicine or a Ph.D, a Master’s degree in public health (MPH), or epidemiology or equivalent is required.
- At least 15 years of experience in public health management, planning, or public policy development with evidence of ever-increasing levels of responsibility at the national level or above.
- At least 15 years’ proven experience in operational management of a public health organization at country, regional or continental level, with at least ten (10) years of managerial experience involving a minimum of five (5) years supervisory exposure.
- Preferably having a working experience in international organizations
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
Required Skills:
- Demonstrate strong leadership and management experience, excellent organizational human and financial management skills, very good interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to Interact with a variety of stakeholders including, at a high level and excellent report writing and reporting skills to diverse audiences and at various levels;
- Excellent strategic visioning, planning, Implementation, monitoring and evaluations and reporting skills;
- Demonstrated record of setting clear standards for accountability, probity, value for money and risk management and zero tolerance to fraud and corruption; for ensuring sound and transparent financial management; and delivering continuous improvement, impact, efficiency and effectiveness;
- Demonstrated intellectual leadership, creativity and proven ability to propose new ideas and lead on new ways of working across silos in a complementary and synergistic way for a prosperous, healthy and peaceful Africa;
- Proven track record of change management and accomplishments at the regional, national or international level with strong resource mobilization, political and diplomatic skills;
- Demonstrate clear understanding of scientific evidence and ability to translate scientific evidence into recommendations for public health policy;
- Good grounding on regional and international policy frameworks and strategies on the African developmental agenda and specifically Agenda 2063 and the SDGs;
- Working knowledge of research, policy development and analysis, programs development and management, and project management.
- Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Kiswahili, Spanish, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) will be an important added advantage
Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic Focus
- Developing Organizational Capability
- Change Leadership
- Strategic Risk Management
Core Competencies
- Building Partnership
- Drives 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 regular term contract for a mandate of four (4) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the mandate shall be renewable once.
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$ 100,017.00 (D2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance up to 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.
Deadline: 30th October, 2023 ;11h59 p.m. EAT.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
- Internship Program (Finance, Accounting, Audit)
- Internship Program (Project Management, M & E, International Public Policy, International Relations)
- Internship Program (International Trade, International Trade Law, Law, Economics)
- Internship Program (IT, Digital Application, Digital Policy)
- Internship Program (Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Communication)
- Deputy Director General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)