Senior Supply Chain Officer - Local Manufacturing (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: Senior Supply Chain Officer - Local Manufacturing (AfCDC)

Req Id: 2683
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Rectorate/Department: Administration
Division: Supply Chain Division
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Main Functions

• The Senior Supply Chain Officer – Local Manufacturing will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating critical market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making within the supply chain.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on vaccine input materials trade barriers, challenges in custom procedures and policies when input materials move for member states to other member state or from international supplies to member states
• Perform feasibility analysis of local manufacturing of input materials manufacturing in the continent
• Carry out  market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers of input materials for vaccine and other health products manufacturing Africa.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of suppliers, pricing information, and market trends of input materials/ raw materials and packing materials
• Quantify input materials needs for vaccine and other health products manufacturing in the continent i.e. needs of manufacturers in Africa
• Analyze input materials market risks and disruptions and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of pooled procurement, buying consortium, regional warehousing initiative to enhance vaccine materials access in the continent
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate market intelligence findings to stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of pooled procurement strategies for input materials need of African vaccine and other heath product needs
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the global health commodity market.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field with 7 Years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field with 10 years of experience vaccine or other health products manufacturing plant.
• Proven experience with raw materials sourcing, distribution, and storage 

Experience with strategic planning and project management:

• Organizational skills including attention to detail and effective management of tasks 
• Exposure to international organizations and the public sector is a plus.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and working knowledge in other AU Languages will be an added advantage.
• Ability to initiate and identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills 
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure and multi-task within tight time constraints.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and relate well with a broad array of individuals both within and outside of the AU.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and make rational decisions to enhance project performance
• Problem-solving aptitude with strong analytical skills, solution-oriented thinking, and risk management abilities, leveraging experience for evidence-based decision-making
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across divisions and institutions to achieve organizational goals.
• Excellent drafting, technical writing, and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear presentations, briefings, and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and relate well with a broad array of individuals both within and outside of the AU.
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders and decision-makers in professional and technical settings
• Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and executing projects from conception through implementation 
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, email, and internet applications, with experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

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

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:

• Africa CDC 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) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

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.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025, 11h59 p.m. EAT.