Posted on: Thu 26-11-2020

Background: 

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a non-profit organization established in 2005 with a mission to improve human health through the strengthening and expansion of applied epidemiology and laboratory capacity in partnership with Ministries of Health, Non-Governmental Organizations, international agencies, private sector and other public health agencies. AFENET has its headquarters in Kampala, Uganda with operations in more than 30 African Countries. 

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. 

Officially launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in January 2017 as a specialized technical institution of the African Union, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is Africa’s first continent-wide public health agency. Africa CDC envisions a safer, healthier, integrated and stronger Africa, where Member States are capable of effectively responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases and other public health threats. The agency’s mission is to strengthen Africa’s public health institutions’ capabilities to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks and other health burdens through an integrated network of continent-wide preparedness and response, surveillance, laboratory, and research programs. Towards meeting its mission, the Africa CDC will work with African Union (AU) Member States, WHO, and partners in the five geographic regions of the AU to strengthen their capacity in at least five strategic priority areas: (1) public health surveillance and disease intelligence; (2) public health emergency preparedness and response; (3) public health laboratory systems and networks; (4) public health information and technology systems; and (5) public health research and public health institutes. In general, the ultimate purpose of the Africa CDC Strategic Plan, in line with Agenda 2063, is to attain an integrated and prosperous Africa that has healthy, well-nourished citizens with long life spans by controlling and/or eradicating all communicable and non-communicable diseases. 

Robust, integrated systems will be in place to significantly reduce non-communicable and lifestyle-related diseases, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and deaths from HIV/ AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis will be reduced to zero. Integrated and comprehensive health services and infrastructure will be in place, where services are available, accessible, affordable, appropriate and of quality. 

In seeking to achieve this objective, the Africa CDC in partnership with AFENET intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver by, among others, the reinforcement of its organizational structure and expertise.

Job title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 

Grade: AU P3/1 equivalency 

Number of posts: 1 (one) 

Department: Africa CDC Headquarters 

Supervisor: Deputy Director 

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Purpose 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible to support activities under the Office of the Deputy Director by carrying out a variety of technical support services and programmatic activities in the area of monitoring and evaluation, risk management, and other public health programme implementation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support all aspects of Africa CDC (internal and external) monitoring and evaluation activities. 
• Support the development of Africa CDC monitoring and evaluation framework 
• Support planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities of Africa CDC. 
• Review and provide the required technical feedback on monitoring and evaluation plans for divisions, RCCs, programs, projects and activities.
• Provide monitoring and evaluation findings and recommendations to support planning, preparedness, risk management and mitigation activities. 
• Follow-up on monitoring and evaluation lesson learned to ensure that adjustments/corrections are integrated in the activity cycles. 
• Work with the partners to inform and ensure the proper M&E activities are incorporated in the project activities in line with Africa CDC M&E framework and values. 
• Work with Africa CDC staff to ensure quality data collection and contribute in the analysis of the collected data to build credible evidence. 
• Prepare and maintain up to date Africa CDC Reports. 
• Act in any assigned emergency response capacity as required to assists in the delivery of Africa CDC mandate as appropriate. 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications Education: 

• University degree in public health management, Sociology, social development, economics, Business Administration, performance Management or other related areas. 
• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, public health management, Sociology, social development, economics, Business Administration, or performance Management or other related fields.

Work Experience: 

• At least five years of experience in Monitoring and evaluation or another relevant field. 
• Experience working in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs will be an added value. 
• A good understanding of health systems in Africa including knowledge of the operations of ministries of health and statistical agencies in AU Member States.  
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas into M&E strategies and actions. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Africa CDC including its Regional Collaborating Centres. 
• Understanding of the AU’s way of working including managing relationships with Member States and partners. 
• Previous experience of working in an international organisation is a valuable asset.

Required Skills and Competencies

A. Functional Skills 

• Core knowledge of and technical expertise in monitoring and evaluation concepts to effectively deliver of evaluation, monitoring and reporting needs of the Africa CDC. 
• Knowledge of public health policy development roles in government, non-state actors organizations or consultancy firms is highly regarded. 
• Knowledge of public health science concepts, principles, and practices, with emphasis on epidemiology and other health science areas. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of public health issues in Africa. 
• Familiarity with the administrative and management practices and processes typically employed by public health and other public sector programmes. 
• Good organizational and time-management skills and a proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines while working well under pressure 
• Knowledge of written communications to prepare responses for inquiries, reports, proposals, etc. 
• Demonstrated ability with regard to computer skills, including excellent word-processing capabilities, proficiency with e-mail and internet applications and experience in using office software applications such as MS Excel, Power Point and Word.

B. Personal Abilities 

• Ability to work under pressure, stay on track and meet deadlines 
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Proven ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports 
• Able to operate in a multicultural environment 
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible 
• Pro-active and solutions oriented.

Language requirement: 

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French and Portuguese) is required. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage. 

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 months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be renewed annually subject to satisfactory performance and fund availability

Remuneration 

Competitive based on qualification and experience. 

How to apply: 

Submit your resume, application letter, and relevant documentation to: 

The Administration and HR  Office email;[email protected] 

ONLY successful candidates shall be contacted for an interview. 

Please note that all applications should be sent online by close of business 5:30 pm (EAT) Friday November 27, 2020

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