Date: May 6, 2024
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: African Union
AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work • Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing
Organization Information
Reports to: Head of Division – One Health and AMR
Directorate/Department/Organ: Surveillance and Disease Intelligence Africa CDC
Division: One Health and AMR
Number of Direct Reports:
Number of Indirect Reports:
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Purpose of Job
The Senior Technical Officer (STO) – One Health & AMR will play a crucial role in supporting the Africa CDC’s efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promote the One Health approach in Africa. This position will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and programs to address AMR and strengthen the One Health capacity of AU Member States
Main Functions
This job involves the following main functions that are generally applicable for this category:
- Provide technical support in the preparation and implementation of programmes developed out of the Division’s strategic plan
- Ensure effective coordination and implementation at various levels
- Liaise with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other stakeholders on relevant matters
- Prepare and develop reports, budget and work programmes related to the functioning of the Division
- Provide technical support for the development of resource mobilization strategy with stakeholders coordination
- Manage and supervise employees under his/her supervision with regard to organization and performance evaluation.
- Conduct complex analysis and generate accurate reports in a timely manner for the Division and AU’s internal use.
- Liaise with the various Departments/Units of the Commission for coordination and alignment purposes
- Prepare budgets for the Division in accordance with relevant frameworks. Support the promotion of the activities of the Division including preparing leaflets, guidelines and fact sheets as may be required.
- Actively contribute in the development of strategies, policies, programmes and plans
Specific Responsibilities
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:
- Provide technical assistance to AU Member States in developing and implementing national action plans on AMR and One Health.
- Support the development and implementation of training programs for healthcare workers, veterinarians, and other stakeholders on AMR and One Health.
- Conduct capacity building workshops and trainings for AU Member States on AMR and One Health surveillance, prevention, and control.
Policy Development and Advocacy:
- Contribute to the development of AU policy frameworks and guidelines on AMR and One Health.
- Advocate for the integration of the One Health approach into national and regional policies for AMR control.
- Collaborate with national, regional, and international partners on advocacy efforts for AMR and One Health.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of AU Member States in implementing national action plans on AMR and One Health.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for AMR and One Health programmes.
- Analyze data and prepare reports on the status of AMR and One Health in Africa.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with other departments within the Africa CDC and AU on One Health and AMR related activities.
- Foster collaboration and partnerships with national, regional, and international stakeholders on AMR and One Health initiatives.
- Develop and disseminate communication materials on AMR and One Health for various audiences.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Master’s degree in public health (MPH), Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, or a related field from an accredited university with at least 7 years of experience working on antimicrobial resistance and/or One Health in a public health or related setting.
Or
Bachelor’s degree Public Health (MPH), Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, or a related field from an accredited university with at least 10 years of experience working on antimicrobial resistance and/or One Health in a public health or related setting.
A Ph.D. in a relevant field is an advantage.
Experience working in African context is an advantage
Required Skills
Strong understanding of the One Health approach and its application to AMR control.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with data analysis software is an advantage.
Commitment to the mission and vision of the African Union.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Insight
Developing Others
Change Management
Managing Risk:
Core Competencies
Building Relationship ….
Foster Accountability Culture
Learning Orientation
Communicating with Influence ….
Functional Competencies
Conceptual thinking:
Job Knowledge and information sharing:
Drive for result:
Continuous Improvement Awareness
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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 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$ 96,921.34 (P3 Step 5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 78,461.08 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Union Commission.
Applications must be submitted no later than June 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.
Requisition ID: [[2254]]