African Union is recruiting for a Communication Officer: Apply Now!
AppIication Deadline: 25 April 2025
African Union is recruiting for a Communication Officer: Apply Now!
Purpose of Job
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is an autonomous technical institution of the African Union that supports the Member States (MS) in planning, preparing, and responding effectively and efficiently to the continent’s public health threats and outbreaks. Leadership principles of credibility, ownership, delegated authority, timely dissemination of information, transparency, accountability, and value addition guide Africa CDC. The African Union has set a goal to increase vaccine manufacturing on the African continent to meet 60% of the demand by 2040 and mandated the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM), under the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), to develop and implement a Framework for Action (FFA) to execute this mandate.
The recommendations from the communiqué from the Meeting of the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government in May 2022 and from the communiqué from the First Manufacturer Marketplace in September 2023 underscore the importance of the Market Design and Demand Intelligence assurance for the strengthening and sustainability of the continental vaccine manufacturing ecosystem.
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 a Communication Officer for the Platform for Harmonized African Health Products Manufacturing (PHAHM).
Main Functions
The Communication Officer, Platform for Harmonized African Health Products Manufacturing (PHAHM) will serve as coordinator of the PHAHM Communications strategy linking it to the wider Africa CDC communications strategy.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising or in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or public relations OR Master’s degree in mass communication, Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising or in a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in communication
- Experience working in an organization implementing Local Manufacturing programs is an added advantage
- Experience with strategic planning and project management
- Organizational skills including attention to detail and effective management of tasks
- Experience in Managing High-Level Events Worldwide
- Exposure to international organizations and the public sector is a plus
Required Skills
- Proficiency in one of the AU Official working languages (Arabic English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.
- Ability to initiate and identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Capacity to work under pressure and multi-task within tight time constraints.
- Creative and strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and make rational decisions to enhance project performance
- Problem-solving aptitude with strong analytical skills, solution-oriented thinking, and risk management abilities, leveraging experience for evidence-based decision-making
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across divisions and institutions to achieve organizational goals.
- Excellent drafting, technical writing, and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear presentations, briefings, and funding proposals for both technical and lay audiences
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and relate well with a broad array of individuals both within and outside of the AU.
- Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders and decision-makers in professional and technical settings
- Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning and executing projects from conception through implementation
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, email, and internet applications, with experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools
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