The AU is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement policies, programmes, and projects to achieve the directorate’s strategic objectives
• Design policies, strategies, and programmes to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU policy organs decisions
• Ensure the delivery of the division’s annual targets in line with the directorate’s overall goals and ensure robust and timely monitoring and reporting
• Engage stakeholders within member states and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)/Regional Mechanisms (RMs) and relevant international organisations in designing and implementing strategies
• Maintain thematic partnerships in support of the mandate of the division
• Maintain regular working relations with senior stakeholders in member states and partner institutions in the execution of the Division’s mandate
• Represent the organisation and communicates its position at conferences
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level
• Ensure the effective management of funds contributed to the organisation
• Manage risk within the division and recommends mitigation strategies
• Contribute to the development of the departmental business continuity plan and ensures implementation at division level
• Maintain a positive work environment that facilitates collaboration and information sharing and is conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating diverse talent
• Develop and revise programme policies and strategies aligned with Africa CDC’s strategic plan and international best practices
• Lead and coordinate the development of detailed programme implementation plans, budgets, and monitoring frameworks
• Advise senior management on programme feasibility, sustainability, and potential impact
• Conduct research and analyses to inform evidence-based policy and programmatic decisions
• Oversee the development and implementation of programme monitoring and evaluation systems
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and international partners, collaborating on joint programme initiatives
• Represent the Africa CDC at international meetings, forums and events related to programs, policies and strategy related to the objectives of the Africa CDC
• Conduct in-depth analysis of public health needs and priorities across Africa, identifying new and emerging challenges
• Represent Africa CDC in meetings and forums related to programme policy and strategy

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, International Relations, Public Policy or a related field
• 12 years, minimum, of relevant work experience in public health programme development, implementation, and policy analysis of which seven and five should be at managerial and supervisory roles respectively
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting needs assessments, policy research, and programme evaluation
• Professional certification in Programme Management an added advantage

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Photo source: Embassy of Equatorial Guinea