Multiple positions

 Date: Thursday October 8, 2020

Department: Africa CDC Headquarters

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Application deadline: Thursday October 22, 2020

Background:

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization established in

2005 with a mission to improve human health through the strengthening and expansion of applied

epidemiology and laboratory capacity in partnership with Ministries of Health, Non-Governmental

Organizations, international agencies, private sector and other public health agencies. AFENET

has its headquarters in Kampala, Uganda with operations in more than 30 African Countries.

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with

spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity,

solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as

developing a new partnership worldwide. Its headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city

of Ethiopia.

Officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2017 as a specialized technical institution of the

African Union, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is Africa’s

first continent-wide public health agency. Africa CDC envisions a safer, healthier, integrated and

stronger Africa, where Member States are capable of effectively responding to outbreaks of

infectious diseases and other public health threats. The agency’s mission is to strengthen Africa’s

public health institutions’ capabilities to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease

outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continent-wide preparedness

and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programs. Towards meeting its mission, the

Africa CDC will work with African Union member States, WHO, and partners in the five

geographic sub-regions of Africa to strengthen their capacity in five strategic priority areas: (1)

public health surveillance and disease intelligence; (2) public health emergency preparedness and

response; (3) public health laboratory systems and networks; (4) public health information and

technology systems; and (5) public health research and public health institutes. In general, the

ultimate purpose with this Strategic Plan, in line with Agenda 2063, is to attain an integrated and

prosperous Africa that has healthy, well-nourished citizens with long life spans by controlling

and/or eradicating all communicable and non-communicable diseases. 

Job title: Program Management Officer

Grade: AU P1/1 equivalency

Number of vacancies: 1 (one)

Department: Africa CDC Headquarters

Supervisor: Head of Division – Administration and Management

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of Division of Administration and

Management, the Program Management Officer shall substantively support the development and

implementation of a variety of technical and administrative functions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

 Provide administrative services and program management support – including financial

planning and budget execution, monitoring and reporting, resource management support for

partnerships and collaboration activities; program monitoring and evaluation; and other

miscellaneous program management support requirements

 Design, develop, implement, manage and evaluate all aspects of assigned projects or

programs

 Contribute input, and take the lead as appropriate, in drafting reports for technical and

programmatic activities against work-plans, projects, activities, grants and other administrative

commitments 

AFENET Secretariat

Lugogo House, Ground Floor (Wings B&C)

Plot 42, Lugogo By-Pass

P.O BOX 12874, Kampala, Uganda

Tel: +256 417 700 650

Fax: +256 312 265 595

www.afenet.net

 Serve as liaison, committee member, or similar point

of contact with internal and external representatives.

 Provide comprehensive administrative advice and assistance to an assigned project or program.

Research various sources and references - respond to inquiries and contribute to the writing of

a variety of reports, program policies, proposals, and other program documentation. Resolves

administrative problems that prevent effective programme application.

 Perform other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Academic Qualifications and Professional Work Experience

Minimum Qualification

The minimum qualification requirements are:

a) University degree in the above fields with over 5 years of relevant professional experience

in Administration, Public Health Workforce Management, or related fields.

Required Professional Work Experience

 A minimum of 3 years of experience in supporting implementation of public health

programmes with emphasis on programme management, coordination, monitoring and

evaluation, or other related activities.

 Experience working with an international organization is a valuable asset.

 Previous experience working in Africa that reflects an in-depth knowledge of public health

issues and public health works force in general.

 Demonstrable experience and knowledge of operations of the Africa CDC and Regional

Collaborating Centres is preferred.

 Understanding of the African Union’s way of working and managing associated

relationships with Member States and partners is a valuable asset.

Skills and competencies required

A. Functional Skills

 Demonstrable technical expertise and experience in supporting and/or managing complex,

public health programs

 Skills in program monitoring and evaluation is an asset.

 Demonstrable analytical skills as needed to respond to myriad program management

support issues.

 Demonstrable skills to conceptualize, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate resource

management support requirements.

 Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a proven ability to deliver under

tight deadlines and works well under pressure.

 Excellent skills and abilities applied to translating technical information into presentations,

briefings and report and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences; 

AFENET Secretariat

Lugogo House, Ground Floor (Wings B&C)

Plot 42, Lugogo By-Pass

P.O BOX 12874, Kampala, Uganda

Tel: +256 417 700 650

Fax: +256 312 265 595

www.afenet.net

 Knowledge of oral communication techniques and

skill in presentation delivery, program consultation

and credible verbal response to inquiries.

 Very good capacity to draft and prepare reports as and when required; very good oral and

written communication skills. The ideal candidate should be able to follow and promote a

two-way communication with others through correct interpretation of messages and

appropriate responses. Expresses ideas or facts clearly.

 Ability and willingness to share knowledge, learn and allow continuous improvement

 Knowledge of interpersonal relationship practices and skills to meet and deal with persons

of diverse backgrounds.

 Demonstrable proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, data visualization and

statistical packages as well as data analysis skills are mandatory.

B. Personal Skills

 Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines

 Analytical and problem-solving abilities

 Proven ability to produce precise and intelligible reports and office briefs in line with the

Requirements of the African Union.

 Able to operate in a multicultural environment

 High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit

 Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible

 Pro-active and solutions oriented

 Knowledge of results-based management

Language requirement:

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French and

Portuguese) is required. Knowledge of one or more of the other AU working languages would be

an added advantage.

Remuneration

Competitive based on qualification and experience.

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