Regional Programme Lead at African Union (AU)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Regional Programme Lead shall:

• Liaise with government focal points for defining country plans and supporting program
• Oversee all Saving Lives and Livelihoods programme implementation regionally and in member countries
• Engage with partner organisations at regional and country level to ensure collaboration and alignment between different efforts for the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines
• Monitor and validate progress of regional implementing partners and report performance to the PMU
• Identify strategic objectives and priorities for the region by continually assessing the performance of the programme and the need of Member States in the region
• Develop regional plans and work to achieve its objectives
• Work with the Technical Assistance Team to provide technical expertise to regional implementing partners on a proactive basis or based on the request of the regional implementing partners
• Lead the hiring and staffing of technical experts and National Coordinators for the Regional Team
• Manage and monitor the performance of National Coordinators and provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure the smooth flow of work and to improve performance
• Manage risks associated with Africa CDC Programme Management Unit operations in the region
• Represent Africa CDC in a professional manner, which creates a positive image and enhances the credibility of the organisation
• Perform any other duties as requested by the RCC Coordinator

Qualifications and Skills required

• Master’s degree in public health or associated fields of Candidates need to have at least 10 years of work experience of which 6 years is spent as an expert and 3 years at a supervisory role

Or

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or associated fields of study. Candidates need to have at least 12 years of work experience of which 6 years is spent as an expert and 3 years at a supervisory role