Coordinator DDG Office – African Union Vacancy Announcement; April 10 2024

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Organization: African Union

Position: Coordinator DDG Office

Location: Addis Ababa

Employment: Full Time, Contract

Salary: US$ 126,440.93

Deadline: May 06, 2024

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Job description

 

Purpose of Job

The Coordinator in the Office of the Deputy Director General supports the DDG to ensure the smooth and efficient coordination of the Centers and programs, including business continuity for the achievement of the goals of the Africa CDC.

Main Functions

• Provide organizational, technical, and coordination support in the Office of the DDG.
• Identify best approaches and practices and monitor the effectiveness of the Centers and Programmes of the Africa CDC.
• Contribute to the development of the strategies and business continuity plan for the Office of the DDG and Africa CDC in general.
• Foster and ensure implementation of initiatives across all Centers and Programmes of Africa CDC.
• Support the organization of thematic networks, consultations, and meetings on development cooperation and international relations to further the objectives of the Africa CDC.
• Develop materials and provide necessary training and support to the Centers and Programmes as required.
• Provide guidance relating to program review and implementation, as required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to the Deputy Director General, in coordinating the operations of the centers and programs of the Africa CDC.
• Oversees the daily activities and agenda of the Deputy Director General and follows up on actions.
• Assists the Deputy Director General with directing, managing, and motivating staff in the core office of the DDG.
• Proactively identifies and recommends new policies and procedures related to operational program issues and assists in the implementation of all processes and procedures.
• Contributes to the development of strategies and business continuity plans of the Centres and Programmes reporting to the Office of the DDG and supports their implementation.
• Fosters and ensures implementation of relevant initiatives by all centers and programs reporting to the Office of the DDG.
• Supports Centers and Programmes reporting to the DDG in determining program objectives and priorities.
• Provides support in the resolution of issues that go across Center and Programme lines.
• Supports seamless coordination among Centers and Programmes under the oversight of the DDG.
• Supports the Deputy Director General in monitoring adherence to policies and processes throughout the Africa CDC centers.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Job requirements

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Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, Health Sciences, or related fields, with additional qualifications or experience in Management and Administration; with twelve (12) years experience in public, bilateral, and/or international organizations preferably working in the public health sector. Seven (7) years out of total experience needs to involve strong expert and/or coordination exposure, with five (5) years exposure to supervisory responsibilities.
• Additional qualifications in Project Management, planning, etc. will be considered as an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong organizing skills, political tactfulness, and capacity to effectively supervise the operations of the Office of the DDG to ensure effectiveness.
• Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff.
• Strong working knowledge of information technology and its implications for business commerce and managing and controlling business operations.
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish); fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Perspective
• Change Management
• Managing Risk
• Developing Others

Core Competencies

• Learning Orientation
• Building Relationship
• Communicating with Impact
• Foster Accountability Culture

Functional Competencies

• Fosters Innovation
• Drive for Results
• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract for 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$ 126,440.93 (P5 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 108,357.41 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than May 6, 2024,  11h59 p.m. EAT.

• Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as diplomas, Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees, and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
• Candidates from less-represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya,

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How to Apply

 

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