22 International Job Opportunities for Young Professionals – December 27, 2024

The Yuletide season is here again. While gifts are being unwrapped, you may be fortunate to land a dream job. Check out this list we have curated specially for you!

1. Immunization Program Lead (AfCDC)

To provide strategic leadership and technical oversight in strengthening primary health care systems for immunization service delivery across the life course addressing the zero-dose agenda, increasing domestic financing of immunization and building public trust in vaccines across African Union Member States. The post will provide technical, policy and strategic guidance and contribute to oversight, coordination, and monitoring of Africa CDC’s immunization program. 
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

2. Head of Agriculture and Food Security Division

The Head of Agriculture and Food Security Division will lead the development and implementation of policies, programs, and projects aimed at improving agricultural productivity, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable Agricultural development on the continent. The position will oversee a team of professionals working on agriculture, food security, and the CAADP unit of the African Union.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 10

3. Program Officer (AfCFTA)

To provide technical support to the Private Sector Engagement Unit for the coordination of the various activities of the projects and programs in a view to ensuring their successful implementation.
Click here for details | Deadline: Ongoing

4. Head of Division Science, Technology and Space

To provide strategic and technical leadership for the Science, Technology, and Space Division of the AU Commission.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 9

5. AVoHC Rapid Responder – Clinical Case Management Expert (AfCDC)

The Africa CDC seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to be a roster member of the African Volunteers Health Corps. This is not recruitment for employment but volunteer service for Africa CDC. The potential AVoHC Volunteers candidates are those who have experience in Public Health Management, social and behavioural science, epidemiology, communication, Infection Prevention and Control, laboratory, mental health, etc., from Africa Union Member States.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 23

6. Technical Officer – Quality Management System and Laboratory Leadership (AfCDC)

Carrying out a variety of technical and programme management support services in the area of public health laboratory systems and networks strengthening in quality management systems and laboratory leadership.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 24

7. Coordinator CIEFFA

Coordination of program development and implementation, and management of Office’s administration.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 10

8. AVoHC Rapid Responder-Risk Communication and Community Engagement Expert (AfCDC)

The Africa CDC seeks to recruit a national and citizen of any Member State of the African Union to be a roster member of the African Volunteers Health Corps. This is not recruitment for employment but volunteer service for Africa CDC. The potential AVoHC Volunteers candidates are those who have experience in Public Health Management, social and behavioural science, epidemiology, communication, Infection Prevention and Control, laboratory, mental health, etc., from Africa Union Member States.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 23

9. AVoHC Rapid Responder – Data Management/Health Information Specialist (AfCDC)

The potential AVoHC Volunteers candidates are those who have experience in Public Health Management, social and behavioural science, epidemiology, communication, Infection Prevention and Control, laboratory, mental health, etc., from Africa Union Member States. The potential applicants are encouraged to be fully employed and willing to volunteer for the skills and competencies any time requested by Africa CDC.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 23

10. Vaccine Manufacturing Specialist (AfCDC)

Africa CDC is seeking to recruit a Vaccine Manufacturing Specialist to support the work on developing and implementing a strategic approach to support vaccine manufacturing in African.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 25

11. Principal Programme Officer – National Country Coordination, Arab Maghreb Union

Under the supervision of CEO, the Principal programme Officer – National Country Coordination, Arab Maghreb Union will be responsible for implementing AUDA-NEPAD’s strategic vision at the national level, aligning its programs with Agenda 2063 and supporting national and regional development priorities.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

12. Senior Programme Officer – Coordination and Outreach, A2DSRH

Under the supervision of Senior Advisor to CEO, the Senior Programme Officer will play a pivotal role in strategic policy coordination, outreach, and multilateral engagement to advance the Africa Demographic Dividend and Sexual and Reproductive Health (A2DSRH) Programme within the Office of the CEO.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

13. Senior Programme Officer – Project Management, Strategy and Development

Under the supervision of Senior Advisor to CEO, A2DSRH Programme and Programme Coordinator, A2DSRH PMU, the Senior Programme Officer will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction and effective execution of the A2DSRH programme. 
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

14. Senior Programme Officer – Project Management Unit, A2DSRH

Under the supervision of the of Programme Coordinator, A2DSRH PMU, the two (2) Senior Programme Officers will play a pivotal role in strategically coordinating and implementing the Africa Demographic Dividend and Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

15. Senior Advisor to CEO, A2DSRH Programme

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Social Development – Human Capital and Institutional Development, the Senior Advisor will provide strategic leadership in the development, design, and execution of programmes in the pilot Member States, as well as the following regions ECOWAS, ECCAS, EAC, SADC and IGAD. 
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

16. Programme Officer, A2DSRH

The role will entail working collaboratively with internal teams, member states, and regional economic communities to promote and facilitate the effective execution of policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) across the continent.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

17. Programme Officer, A2DSRH

Under the supervision of Director of Social Development – Human Capital and Institutional Development, Programme Coordinator, A2DSRH PMU will establish and implement the AUDA-NEPAD Africa Demographic Dividend and Sexual Reproductive Health Program (A2DSRH) which will support AU member states through policy reforms aimed at harnessing the demographic dividend, advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and Universal Primary Healthcare (UHC), in order to achieve their growth and development ambitions.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

18. Principal Programme Officer, Institutional and Social Development, (A2DSRH)

Under the Director: Social Development – Human Capital and Institutional Development, the Principal Programme Officer, Social and Institutional Development will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of SNVC activities and ARIP activities under A2DSRH programme. 
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

19. Human Resource Assistant

Under the supervision of the Human Resource Officer, the Human Resources Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Human Resources division, assisting in day-to-day Human Resources operations, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR processes to ensure an efficient and smooth workflow. 
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

20. Head of Human Resources

AUDA-NEPAD is seeking an accomplished Head of Human Resources to lead our HR Division. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, this dynamic leader will be central to shaping our workforce strategy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving HR initiatives aligned with their mission to transform Africa.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 13

21. Country Manager – Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

In co-operation with the Director, the Country Manager leads and oversees the identification, development, appraisal, approval and implementation of Public Sector projects. The position contributes to the development of policies and strategies in the portfolio-countries and supports the achievements of the regional and departmental objectives and targets.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 10

22. Director, Institutional and Administrative Unit – Legal Services

The Director, Institutional and Administrative Unit provides advice and assistance to the General Counsel on institutional and administrative matters and ensures legal service delivery to several departments, all in accordance with the institutional strategy, in order to support the execution of  the OPEC Fund’s mandate and achievement of its targets and objectives.
Click here for details | Deadline: Jan 6

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