Purpose of Job

To provide assistance in security operations activities to ensure a safe and secure work environment.

Main Functions

•  Access Control and Surveillance: Monitor and authorize the entry and exit of employees, visitors, and other individuals to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the security of the African Union Headquarters.
•  Screening and Search Operations: Conduct thorough searches and screenings of pedestrians, vehicles, and items to prevent the introduction of prohibited materials into restricted areas. This includes verifying identification, operating baggage and vehicle scanners, and performing manual searches when necessary.
•  Arrival Verification: Confirm the arrival details of pedestrians and vehicles with the reception desk and the security control room to ensure proper coordination and access authorization.
•  Enforcement of Rules and Regulations: Issue warnings for infractions or violations of security protocols, and when necessary, apprehend or remove violators from the premises using appropriate force in accordance with established procedures.
•  Incident Documentation: Maintain detailed records of daily activities, including any incidents, suspicious behavior, or breaches of security controls, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
•  Emergency Response: Report emergencies such as fires, unauthorized intrusions, or other critical incidents to the appropriate authorities for immediate action.
•  System Maintenance Reporting: Notify the team leader and HQ operations officer of any equipment malfunctions to ensure optimal performance of security systems.

Specific Responsibilities

•  Ensure Safety and Protection: Provide comprehensive security services at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters, safeguarding officials, staff members, and official guests during conferences, meetings, and daily operations.
•  Access Control and Screening: Conduct thorough screening and searches of individuals and vehicles entering or exiting the AUC compound to prevent unauthorized access and ensure that prohibited items or AUC property are not unlawfully removed.
•  Patrol and Surveillance: Perform regular patrols and security assessments of AU offices and facilities to uphold safety standards, protect assets, and ensure compliance with established security protocols.
•  After-Hours Monitoring: Register staff members and their dependents visiting AU offices outside regular working hours, including weekends and public holidays, ensuring proper documentation and oversight.
•  Visitor Oversight: Monitor and track the movement of visitors within the premises, ensuring they are escorted or observed until their departure.
•  Incident Response: Respond promptly to security-related calls and assist staff with incidents, including road traffic accidents, both within and outside the AUC compound and beyond normal working hours.
•  Reporting and Communication: Report all suspicious activities or incidents to the team leader, security control room, and HQ operations manager for immediate action and follow-up.
•  Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and submit daily, quarterly, and other routine security reports to support operational transparency and continuous improvement.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Possession of a technical or vocational certificate in security studies or a related discipline from recognized police or military institutions.

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the security sector.

Additional Assets:
•    Completion of security-related training is considered as an added advantage.
•    Prior involvement in peacekeeping missions will be viewed favorably.

Required Skills

• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish), fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made under an Appointment of Limited Duration contract for an initial period of eleven months renewable twice. The first three months shall be considered as a probationary period and renewal will be subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission 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$  11,761.03 (GSB8 Step 5) for locally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 15, 2025 11h59 p.m. EAT
– This position is open for Ethiopian Nationals and non-national residents in the country with a valid work permit ONLY. 

-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, Valid Security Training certificate, Valid Work Permit for non Ethiopian residents and the required academic qualifications, such as Technical or Vocational Certificate, Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor’s degrees (Bac+3), Master’s degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.

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Purpose of Job

The Senior Programme Officer, Diaspora Engagement, will be responsible for coordinating and strengthening the engagement of African Diaspora organizations in the effective implementation of the African Union Theme of the Year 2025: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” This role aims to leverage the influence and reach of the global African Diaspora to advance the theme’s objectives and foster a united front for reparatory justice.

Main Functions

• Stakeholder Coordination

Engage African Diaspora organizations, AU Member States, RECs, and global partners to support the implementation of the AU Theme of the Year 2025.

• Strategic Planning and Programme Delivery

Develop and manage strategies and programmes that mobilize Diaspora engagement in support of reparatory justice.

• Policy and Advocacy Support

Contribute to policy development and advocacy efforts that advance reparations, including drafting relevant documents and supporting campaigns.

• Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Build strategic partnerships and advocate for resources to support Diaspora-led initiatives and activities.

• Information Management and Reporting

Monitor implementation progress and prepare reports for AU decision-making bodies and stakeholders.

• Event Coordination

Support the planning and delivery of high-level events and consultations with active Diaspora participation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Strategic Engagement: Develop and implement strategies for effective engagement with critical stakeholders in the African Diaspora, including within CARICOM, and other significant global stakeholders, to coordinate the implementation of the Theme of the Year 2025.
• Transcontinental Collaboration: Support the establishment and operationalization of a Transcontinental Partnership Framework embracing the AU, CARICOM, and the African Diaspora in Latin America, North America, Europe and UK, and elsewhere in the world, to build a strong common front in pursuit of reparations and reparatory justice at the global level.
• Program Development: Contribute to the development of an African Reparatory Programme of Action, ensuring it reflects the priorities and needs of the African Diaspora.
• Coordination and Reporting: Work in close collaboration with AU Member States, relevant AU Organs and institutions, and RECs to coordinate the implementation of the Theme of the Year 2025. Monitor progress of Diaspora engagement and contribute to the preparation of progress reports for the 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting and the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly.
• Resource Allocation Advocacy: Advocate for Member States and Partners to allocate adequate resources for the implementation of the theme at the national level, with specific attention to Diaspora-led initiatives.
• Conference Support: Assist in the coordination and organization of international conferences and events related to reparations, ensuring high-level participation from the African Diaspora.
• Partnership Development: Identify, cultivate, and strengthen partnerships with key African Diaspora organizations and networks to ensure their active participation in the global movement for reparations.
• Advocacy and Mobilization: Facilitate the Diaspora’s contributions to advocacy efforts for accountability and the provision of remedies, compensation, reparations, restitution, and reparatory justice for historical crimes, including the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, genocide, and apartheid.
• Institutional development: develop the relevant concept notes, strategic direction, and composition of the newly established mechanisms related to the Theme of the Year, mainly the African Union Reference Group of Legal Experts on Reparations (AU LER) and the African Union Committee of Experts on Reparations (AUCER), as well as coordinate the logistical and substantive preparatison of its meetings, with a focus on diaspora engagement..
  
  
  

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A University Master’s degree in International Relations, Diaspora Studies, Human Rights, Political Science, Law, Social Sciences, or any other relevant qualification with Seven (7) years ‘relevant experience in programme management, international relations, diaspora engagement, or related fields, with a strong focus on the African Diaspora out of which three (3) years at expert level.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Diaspora Studies, Human Rights, Political Science, Law, Social Sciences, or any other relevant qualification with Ten (10) years ‘relevant experience in programme management, international relations, diaspora engagement, or related fields, with a strong focus on the African Diaspora out of which three (3) years at expert level.
• Demonstrated experience in working with African Diaspora organizations and networks across different regions, including CARICOM.
• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives and reporting on project progress.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of issues related to reparations, human rights, and the historical and contemporary experiences of people of African descent globally.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and diplomatic skills. The ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental actors.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Organizational Skills: Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver results under pressure.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of other AU official languages (Arabic, French, Portuguese) is an added advantage, particularly relevant for engaging a diverse diaspora.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and relevant project management software.
• Research Skills: Crafting effective policy articulating the problematic, analyzing policy options, and recommending concise, actionable solutions, as well as developing concept papers outlining foundational ideas, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
  
  
  

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made under an Appointment of Limited Duration contract for a period of six months and will not be automatically renewable.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission 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$ 48,460.67 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 39,230.54 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 22, 2025 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 (Bac+2), Bachelor’s degrees (Bac+3), Master’s degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia.

Purpose of Job

Africa CDC plays a pivotal role in strengthening the continent’s health security, particularly through effective preparedness and response to public health emergencies. Timely and efficient delivery of medical and emergency supplies is critical to this mandate. The Warehouse and Logistics Team Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership to Africa CDC’s warehousing and distribution functions, ensuring that health commodities are stored, managed, and delivered to Member States and partners with speed, accuracy, and compliance. This role is instrumental in enhancing Africa CDC’s supply chain capabilities, especially in the context of emergency response, pandemic preparedness, and cross-border coordination

Main Functions

• Provide technical and managerial leadership for warehouse and logistics functions, ensuring alignment with Africa CDC’s strategic public health emergency response framework and supply chain framework, and timely delivery of supplies to Member States and partners.
• Oversee the effective and efficient storage, inventory control, handling, and distribution of medical and non-medical supplies. Ensure optimal warehouse layout, safe storage conditions, and quality control mechanisms.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team comprising warehouse officers, logistics coordinators, and support staff. Develop capacity-building plans and ensure a high-performing and motivated team.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics, including demand forecasting, requisition processing, transportation, and last-mile delivery during routine operations and public health emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with AU and Africa CDC warehousing policy. Oversee risk mitigation strategies, and generate regular performance and audit reports

Specific Responsibilities

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili, and Spanish); working knowledge of other AU languages is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to motivate and guide teams toward achieving goals.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management and data entry.
• Proficient in using warehouse management systems and software for tracking inventory and generating reports.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues in warehouse operations and implement efficient solutions.
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments and changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, order fulfilment, and inventory control.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintain composure in stressful situations

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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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:

The Africa CDC 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$ 110,951.49  (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 18 ,2025 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.

The African CDC is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Requisition ID: [2806]

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Organization Information

Reports to: Head of Supply Chain Division

Division: Supply Chain Division

Number of Direct Reports: 2

Number of Indirect Reports: 1

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Job Grade: P4

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

Africa CDC plays a pivotal role in strengthening the continent’s health security, particularly through effective preparedness and response to public health emergencies. Timely and efficient delivery of medical and emergency supplies is critical to this mandate. The Warehouse and Logistics Team Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership to Africa CDC’s warehousing and distribution functions, ensuring that health commodities are stored, managed, and delivered to Member States and partners with speed, accuracy, and compliance. This role is instrumental in enhancing Africa CDC’s supply chain capabilities, especially in the context of emergency response, pandemic preparedness, and cross-border coordination

Main Functions

• Provide technical and managerial leadership for warehouse and logistics functions, ensuring alignment with Africa CDC’s strategic public health emergency response framework and supply chain framework, and timely delivery of supplies to Member States and partners.
• Oversee the effective and efficient storage, inventory control, handling, and distribution of medical and non-medical supplies. Ensure optimal warehouse layout, safe storage conditions, and quality control mechanisms.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team comprising warehouse officers, logistics coordinators, and support staff. Develop capacity-building plans and ensure a high-performing and motivated team.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics, including demand forecasting, requisition processing, transportation, and last-mile delivery during routine operations and public health emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with AU and Africa CDC warehousing policy. Oversee risk mitigation strategies, and generate regular performance and audit reports

Specific Responsibilities

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in health supply chain management or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, warehouse operations, distribution logistics, or a closely related field. At least 3 years of this experience should be at the supervisory or managerial level, with direct oversight of warehouse teams and/or logistics units

Or

Bachelor’s degree in health supply chain management, or a related field with a minimum of 12 years of experience in supply chain management, warehouse operations, distribution logistics, or a closely related field. At least 3 years of this experience should be at the supervisory or managerial level, with direct oversight of warehouse teams and/or logistics units

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili, and Spanish); working knowledge of other AU languages is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to motivate and guide teams toward achieving goals.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management and data entry.
• Proficient in using warehouse management systems and software for tracking inventory and generating reports.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues in warehouse operations and implement efficient solutions.
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments and changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, order fulfilment, and inventory control.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintain composure in stressful situations

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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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:

The Africa CDC 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$ 110,951.49  (P4 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 18 ,2025 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.

The African CDC is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.

Requisition ID: [2806]

Purpose of Job

The Senior Programme Officer, Civil Society Engagement, will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the engagement of African civil society organizations in the effective implementation of the African Union Theme of the Year 2025: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” This role aims to harness the expertise and advocacy capacity of civil society to advance the themes’ objectives at continental, regional, and national levels.

Main Functions

• Coordinate Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitate collaboration with civil society organizations, AU Member States, RECs, and global partners to advance the 2025 Theme of the Year.

• Support Programme Development

Contribute to the design and implementation of the African Reparatory Programme of Action, ensuring civil society perspectives are integrated.

• Promote Policy and Advocacy Initiatives

Develop strategies and support advocacy for reparatory justice, including organizing civil society participation in thematic events and conferences.

• Strengthen Civil Society Capacity

Support capacity-building initiatives enabling civil society to effectively engage in national, regional, and continental reparations processes.

• Develop Partnerships and Mobilize Resources

Build strategic alliances and assist in securing resources for civil society-led activities under the Theme of the Year.

• Manage Information and Reporting

Monitor progress of civil society engagement, support institutional mechanisms like AU LER and AUCER, and contribute to formal reporting.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordination and Reporting: Work in close collaboration with AU Member States, relevant AU Organs and institutions, and RECs to coordinate the implementation of the Theme of the Year 2025. Monitor progress of civil society engagement and contribute to the preparation of progress reports for the 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting and the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly.
• Capacity Building: Support initiatives aimed at enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively contribute to the reparation’s agenda at national and regional levels.
• Conference Support: Assist in the coordination and organization of events such as the proposed International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism, ensuring meaningful civil society participation.
• Strategic Engagement: Develop and implement strategies for effective engagement with Pan-African civil society organizations and relevant NGOs to coordinate the implementation of the Theme of the Year 2025.
• Partnership Building: Identify and foster partnerships with key civil society organizations, ensuring their active participation in thematic discussions, initiatives, and activities related to reparations and justice.
• Advocacy and Awareness: Facilitate civil society contributions to advocacy efforts for accountability and the provision of remedies, compensation, reparations, restitution, and reparatory justice for historical crimes, including the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, genocide, and apartheid.
• Resource Mobilization Support: Support in mobilizing necessary funds for the effective implementation of activities specified in the Theme of the Year Roadmap, particularly those involving civil society.
• Program Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of an African Reparatory Programme of Action, incorporating civil society perspectives and initiatives.
• Institutional development: develop the relevant concept notes, strategic direction, and composition of the newly established mechanisms related to the Theme of the Year, mainly the African Union Reference Group of Legal Experts on Reparations (AU LER) and the African Union Committee of Experts on Reparations (AUCER), as well as coordinate the logistical and substantive preparations of its meetings, with a focus on civil society engagement.
  
  
  

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A University Master’s degree in International Relations, Human Rights, Political Science, Law, Social Sciences, or any other relevant qualification with Seven (7) years ‘relevant experience in programme management, civil society engagement, human rights advocacy, or related fields, with a strong focus on African affairs out of which three (3) years at expert level.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Human Rights, Political Science, Law, Social Sciences, or any other relevant qualification with Ten (10) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) years at expert level.
• Familiarity in working with civil society organizations across Africa, including Pan-African civil society organizations and NGOs.
• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives and reporting on project progress
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of issues related to reparations, human rights, and historical injustices in Africa and for people of African descent.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and diplomatic skills. Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Organizational Skills: Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of other AU official languages (Arabic, French, Portuguese) is an added advantage.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and relevant project management software.
• Research Skills: Crafting effective policy articulating the problematic, analyzing policy options, and recommending concise, actionable solutions, as well as developing concept papers outlining foundational ideas, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
  
  
  

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made under an Appointment of Limited Duration contract for a period of six months and will not be automatically renewable.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission 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$ 48,460.67 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 39,230.54 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 22, 2025 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 (Bac+2), Bachelor’s degrees (Bac+3), Master’s degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.
-The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
-Candidates from least 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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia.

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Purpose of Job

This role is critical to ensuring informed procurement decisions, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and optimizing resource allocation across Africa CDC Member States.

Main Functions

The Market Intelligence Officer will support the Africa CDC Supply Chain Division in strengthening the pooled procurement mechanism through robust market analysis and intelligence. This role is critical to ensuring informed procurement decisions, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and optimizing resource allocation across Africa CDC Member States.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the procurement of medical products, health commodities, and related services.
• Develop and maintain a market intelligence database to support evidence-based decision-making for the pooled procurement mechanism.
• Analyze supplier capabilities, pricing strategies, and competitive landscapes to inform procurement strategies.
• Provide timely and actionable market insights to support strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, and technical teams, to align market intelligence with organizational objectives.
• Support the development of risk mitigation strategies related to supply chain disruptions and market volatility.
• Monitor global and regional supply chain dynamics, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors impacting procurement activities.
• Prepare regular reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for Member States in market analysis and procurement planning.
• Any other related assignments may be assigned by supervisors.
  
  
  

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in market research, market intelligence, supply chain management, or procurement.

Or

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in market research, market intelligence, supply chain management, or procurement.

• Experience in the health sector, particularly in the procurement of medical products and health commodities, is highly desirable
• Experience working in an international organization or public health environment
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Proficiency in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili and Spanish) and working knowledge in other AU Languages will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and market intelligence platforms.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-drive Ability to manage logistics during health emergencies and rapid deployments.
• Skilled in organizing complex logistics activities across multiple countries.
• Clear and effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and national authorities.
• Capacity to analyze logistics performance data and optimize delivery operations.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and logistics/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, WMS).
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and respond flexibly to evolving needs
  
  
  

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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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$ 85,212.07 (P2 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$  66,751.81  inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 11, 2025, 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. -The African Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. -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, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, and Somalia.

Requisition ID: 2786

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