Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (AfCDC) at the African Union (AU) - 5 Openings

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (AfCDC) 

Requisition ID: 2454
Locations: Nigeria (CA-RCC, NA-RCC, EA-RCC, SA-RCC, WA-RCC)
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type:  Fixed Term
Division: Regional Collaborating Center (RCC)
Reports to: RCC Director
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Regional Coordination Center

Purpose of Job

• The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strengthening public health institutions and systems across African Union (AU) Member States.
• This MoU outlines a “Joint Action Plan” (JAP) with six key priorities:
• Support Africa's Future through Sustainable Immunization Systems
• Information Sharing and Public Trust Building
• Facilitate Efficient Regulatory Pathways for Vaccines
• Strengthen Diagnostic and Disease Surveillance Capacity
• Expand Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa
• Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR)
• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, based at the Regional Coordination Centre (RCC), will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the JAP activities across AU Member States within the assigned region. Outcomes: The M&E Officer will strengthen JAP implementation across the region by designing and managing robust M&E systems, providing data-driven insights, building capacity, and ensuring accountability.

Main Functions
JAP M&E:

• Adapt and implement a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan from the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) for the JAP activities at the regional level.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data related to JAP activity implementation in collaboration with Member States.
• Conduct field visits to Member States to assess progress, identify challenges, and recommend solutions.
• Prepare and disseminate regular progress reports on JAP implementation for stakeholders, including Africa CDC, GAVI, and Member States.
• Contribute to the development of regional and continental strategies for improving JAP implementation.
• Ensure data quality and adherence to established M&E protocols.
• Develop data collection tools and methodologies for monitoring JAP activities in the assigned region.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with Member States for data collection and reporting purposes.
• Conduct data analysis to assess progress towards achieving JAP objectives and identify areas for improvement.
• Supports the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) and contributes to preparation of reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of M&E efforts.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for the RCC M&E Unit.
• Keeps the Senior M&E (of the JAP) at HQ informed about implementation at the RCC level, through monthly and quarterly M&E reports.

Scorecard M&E:

• Support the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) in the coordination of other partners (e.g., Member States, WHO/UNICEF, etc.), around collection, analysis, maintenance, and reporting of the scorecard.

M&E Capacity Building:

• Build the capacity of Member States in M&E principles and practices relevant to the JAP.
• Participate in training and capacity-building activities for Member States' M&E personnel.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop data collection tools and methodologies for monitoring JAP activities in the assigned region.
• Establish and maintain communication channels with Member States for data collection and reporting purposes.
• Conduct data analysis to assess progress towards achieving JAP objectives and identify areas for improvement.
• Supports the Senior M&E Officer (HQ) and contributes to preparation of reports that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of M&E efforts.
• Contribute to the development of annual work plans and budgets for the RCC M&E Unit.
• Participate in training and capacity-building activities for Member States' M&E personnel.
• Keeps the Senior M&E (of the JAP) at HQ informed about implementation at the RCC level, through monthly and quarterly M&E reports.
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in M&E related to public health interventions.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or a related field with 7 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
• Experience working in the African context is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, or a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs or related projects.
• Experience working in the African context is desirable.

Required Skills
Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

Language

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any of the other official languages of the AU is an advantage.

Leadership Competencies
Core Competencies:

• Building Relationship
• Fosters Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with Influence

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation

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.

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.

Application Closing Date
8th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• 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 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.