Job Overview

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for 15 positions of Energize Africa Health Fellows.

About the Position

Under the supervision of their respective supervisors, the fellows will provide operational support and facilitate collaboration among Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AUDA-NEPAD, Member States, development partners and other stakeholders. The role will involve coordinating and facilitating stakeholder consultations, technical meetings and policy dialogues to strengthen collaboration and support health-related initiatives across Africa.

Required Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Sound understanding of the African Union, including the operations and structures of AU institutions.
• Sound understanding of African Union and international health, gender and youth policy frameworks.
• Strong commitment to timely completion of tasks, with the ability to multitask, work independently and in teams, and perform effectively in a high-performance environment.
• Proven ability to establish, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including governments, civil society, academia and the private sector.
• Experience working in multilateral or development institutions, or similar organisations, at national, regional or international levels.
• Ability to develop and nurture networks among Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Member States, grantees and funding partners.
• Excellent planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills.
• Strong oral, written, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Excellent presentation, report writing, documentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using other digital tools will be an added advantage.

Education and Work Experience

Applicants must meet one of the following qualification and experience requirements:

Option 1: Master’s Degree

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of relevant work experience in multilateral or development institutions, or similar organisations, at national, regional or international levels.

OR

Option 2: Bachelor’s Degree

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in multilateral or development institutions, or similar organisations, at national, regional or international levels.

Remuneration and Benefits

The successful candidates will receive an all-inclusive gross annual remuneration package of US$27,200. The package covers: Stipend, Medical insurance, Economy-class air ticket upon initial appointment, One-off installation allowance upon initial appointment, and Separation allowance upon separation.

• Provide operational support and facilitate collaboration among Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AUDA-NEPAD, Member States, development partners and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating and facilitating stakeholder consultations, technical meetings and policy dialogues to strengthen collaboration and support health-related initiatives across Africa.

• Sound understanding of the African Union, including the operations and structures of AU institutions.
• Sound understanding of African Union and international health, gender and youth policy frameworks.
• Strong commitment to timely completion of tasks, with the ability to multitask, work independently and in teams, and perform effectively in a high-performance environment.
• Proven ability to establish, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including governments, civil society, academia and the private sector.
• Experience working in multilateral or development institutions, or similar organisations, at national, regional or international levels.
• Ability to develop and nurture networks among Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Member States, grantees and funding partners.
• Excellent planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills.
• Strong oral, written, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Excellent presentation, report writing, documentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using other digital tools will be an added advantage.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of relevant work experience in multilateral or development institutions, or similar organisations, at national, regional or international levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Public Policy or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in multilateral or development institutions, or similar organisations, at national, regional or international levels.