Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (AfCDC) at the African Union (AU) - 5 Openings

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: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (AfCDC) 

Requisition ID: 2454
Locations: Nigeria (CA-RCC, NA-RCC, EA-RCC, SA-RCC, WA-RCC)
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type:  Fixed Term
Division: Regional Collaborating Center (RCC)
Reports to: RCC Director
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Regional Coordination Center

Purpose of Job

• The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening public health institutions and systems across African Union (AU) Member States.
• This MoU outlines a “Joint Action Plan” (JAP) with six key priorities:
• Support Africa's Future through Sustainable Immunization Systems
• Information Sharing and Public Trust Building
• Facilitate Efficient Regulatory Pathways for Vaccines
• Strengthen Diagnostic and Disease Surveillance Capacity
• Expand Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa
• Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR)
• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, based at the Regional Coordination Centre (RCC), will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the JAP activities across AU Member States within the assigned region. Outcomes: The M&E Officer will strengthen JAP implementation across the region by designing and managing robust M&E systems, providing data-driven insights, building capacity, and ensuring accountability.

Main Functions
JAP M&E:

• Adapt and implement a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan from the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) for the JAP activities at the regional level.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data related to JAP activity implementation in collaboration with Member States.
• Conduct field visits to Member States to assess progress, identify challenges, and recommend solutions.
• Prepare and disseminate regular progress reports on JAP implementation for stakeholders, including Africa CDC, GAVI, and Member States.
• Contribute to the development of regional and continental strategies for improving JAP implementation.
• Ensure data quality and adherence to established M&E protocols.
• Develop data collection tools and methodologies for monitoring JAP activities in the assigned region.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with Member States for data collection and reporting purposes.
• Conduct data analysis to assess progress towards achieving JAP objectives and identify areas for improvement.
• Supports the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) and contributes to preparation of reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of M&E efforts.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for the RCC M&E Unit.
• Keeps the Senior M&E (of the JAP) at HQ informed about implementation at the RCC level, through monthly and quarterly M&E reports.

Scorecard M&E:

• Support the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) in the coordination of other partners (e.g., Member States, WHO/UNICEF, etc.), around collection, analysis, maintenance, and reporting of the scorecard.

M&E Capacity Building:

• Build the capacity of Member States in M&E principles and practices relevant to the JAP.
• Participate in training and capacity-building activities for Member States' M&E personnel.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop data collection tools and methodologies for monitoring JAP activities in the assigned region.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with Member States for data collection and reporting purposes.
• Conduct data analysis to assess progress towards achieving JAP objectives and identify areas for improvement.
• Supports the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) and contributes to preparation of reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of M&E efforts.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for the RCC M&E Unit.
• Participate in training and capacity-building activities for Member States' M&E personnel.
• Keeps the Senior M&E (of the JAP) at HQ informed about implementation at the RCC level, through monthly and quarterly M&E reports.
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in M&E related to public health interventions.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or a related field with 7 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
• Experience working in the African context is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
• Experience working in the African context is desirable.

Required Skills
Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

Language

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any of the other official languages of the AU is an advantage.

Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Fosters Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

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

Tenure of Appointment

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

Gender Mainstreaming:

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

Remuneration

• The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$  96,921.34  (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024.