Deadline: 04 September, 2020
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The African Union (AU) is seeking to fill the position of Commissioner, Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS).
Under the authority of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, this position is responsible for driving the formulation and implementation of health, humanitarian affairs and social development policies, programmes and strategies in line with the aspirations of Agenda 2063, the associated medium-term plans and other key continental
legal and policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Lead advocacy efforts for development of common policy principles across health-related sectors to encourage investments in healthcare by member states
- Drive the establishment of continental accountability mechanisms to track the implementation of continental commitments and carry out ongoing advocacy at political levels on strategic health issues jointly affecting AU member states
- Drive the continental response and preparedness to emerging health threats and pandemics
- Lead the adoption of necessary measures by member states to achieve the provisions of the African Charter on the welfare of the child
- Champion the establishment of networks of AU member states to leverage on synergy in the fight and control of drug abuse and prevention of crime
- Drive the establishment and expansion of migration centres across AU member states to foster the fight against human trafficking and illegal migration through data-based decision-making on matters concerning AUC senior leadership
- Promote sports and physical education amongst member states by working closely with member states and partners to advocate establishment of relevant policies and programmes
- Lead the engagements with member states in identifying emerging social issues such as cyber-security and online sexual exploitation of women and children to facilitate formulation and adoption of policy frameworks and programmes to address such emerging issues
- Foster the cultural heritage of the African people by promoting repatriation of African artifacts and establishment of African museums to store and maintain African cultural wealth
- Lead advocacy efforts for resolution of labour matters such as alignment of African education with the job market, labour development and creation of new jobs by AU member states in collaboration with the education, science and technology department, the International Labour Organisation and other relevant partners
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Medical or Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a closely related field from a recognised institution
- A PhD in Health Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a closely related field from a recognised institution is an added advantage
- Eighteen years, minimum, of relevant professional experience with at least ten years served in a senior leadership role (preferably in an intergovernmental organisation or national government/public service, international or regional institution)
To apply and for more information, click here.
Photo source: Embassy of Equatorial Guinea
