Senior Contract Management Officer (AfCDC) at the African Union (AU)

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 Contract Management Officer (AfCDC)

Req Id: 2684
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Supply Chain Division
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Local Manufaturing
Number of Direct Reports: N/A
Number of Indirect Reports: N/A
Job Grade: P3 Step 5
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Purpose of Job

• Africa CDC plays a lead role in developing and supporting regional and local manufacturing across the continent as part of its mandate and function. Its mandate on local manufacturing includes, among others, technology transfer, access to raw materials, regulatory strengthening, financing, market shaping and pool procurement.
• The Africa CDC’s Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) Framework for Action sets an ambitious target of producing 60% of vaccines used on the continent. In May 2023, the WHA side-event recommended the expansion of the PAVM scope to include therapeutics and diagnostics.
• Against this background, Africa CDC is seeking the service of a Senior Contract Management Officer who will lead efforts and manage logistics and the substantive life cycle of multiple contracts, and ensure the necessary contracts tracking systems to manage contracts with suppliers and buyers.

Main Functions

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with Africa CDC’s policies and standards.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist the PHAHM leadership in coordinating and engaging with partners, and follow up on deliverables
• Craft messages for social media, news article, press releases to promote Local manufacturing and Ecosystem Development
• Lead engagements with external partners in joint communications strategy for key advocacy events 
• Support the development of the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) advocacy activities
• Plan and execute APPM communications and messaging in line with Africa CDC Communications 
• Support PHAHM Program Implementation: African Manufacturing of vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics and other health products
• Steer and manage the Agenda Setting and Coordination workstream for the Local Manufacturing in Africa
• End to End Organization of High-Level Africa CDC Events on APPM and Local Manufacturing
• Provide Translation of PHAHM Communications materials and Ensure Interpretation in all AU Languages of PHAHM Events 
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Master's Degree in a relevant field such Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Law or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience contract management related work
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such business administration, public administration, engineering, law or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience contract management related work.
• Experience in the public sector or within international organizations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the UN system and its procurement policies and procedures is advantageous.

Required Skills:

• Expert knowledge in the field of contracts management; ability to manage contracts management function in a field operation; proven ability to produce reports and papers relating to the work of the unit/section; Shows pride in work and in achievements; 
• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; 
• Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, contract management principles, and best practices.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using contract management software and tools.

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Insight
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

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

Functional Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking
• Drive for Results
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• 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:

• 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$  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.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025, 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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, 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, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe., Seychelles, Somalia and Tunisia.