Principal Officer, Fellowship & Leaders Programme (AfCDC) at the African Union (AU)

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

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Officer, Fellowship & Leaders Programme (AfCDC)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Division Health Workforce Development 
Directorate/Department : Africa CDC
Job Grade:  P4
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Purpose of Job

• The Principal Officer – Fellowship & Leadership Programmes is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Africa CDC's fellowship and leadership programmes.
• This includes developing and implementing new programmes, managing the day-to-day operations of existing programmes, and evaluating the impact of the programmes.
• The Principal Officer will also work to build partnerships with the AUC and other organizations to support the development of fellowship and leadership programmes.

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 Office’s support to Africa CDC.
• 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 on development cooperation and international relations.
• Provide technical guidance on matters relating to system review and implementation project in area of specialization, as required

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement new fellowship and leadership programmes and initiatives in line with the Africa CDC's strategic plan.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of existing fellowship and leadership programmes.
• Build partnerships with other like-minded organizations to support the development of fellowship and leadership programmes for Africa CDC.
• Publish articles and reports on the fellowship and leadership programmes.
• Represent the Africa CDC at regional and international meetings and events related to fellowship and leadership programmes.
• Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to fellows as required.
• Evaluate the impact of the fellowship and leadership programmes.
• Perform other related duties, as may be assigned. 

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in public health, health policy, or related fields or a related discipline and ten (10) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience with a focus on fellowship and leadership development out of which six (6) of which should at expert and (3) years of experience at supervisory role.
• Or Bachelor’s degree in public health, health policy, or related fields or a related discipline and twelve (12) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience with a focus on fellowship and leadership development out of which six (6) years should be at expert level, and 3 (three) years at supervisory role.
• PhD in public health or a related field is a plus.
• At least 10 years of experience in the field of public health, with a focus on fellowship and leadership development.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as official working languages.

Leadership Competencies:

• Change Management
• Managing Risk
• Strategic Insight

Core Competencies:

• Accountable and Complies with Rules
• Learning Orientation
• Building Relationship
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Drive for Results
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Continuous Improvement Orientation ….

Tenure of Appointment:

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

Gender Mainstreaming:

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

Languages:

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

Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 110,951.49  (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2024.