African Union Principal Technical Officer Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
African Union Ethiopia looking for “Principal Technical Officer”.
Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before November 27, 2023.
The African Union (AU) is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. The AU was announced in the Sirte Declaration in Sirte, Libya, on 9 September 1999, calling for the establishment of the African Union. The bloc was founded on 26 May 2001 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and launched on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South Africa. The intention of the AU was to replace the Organization of African Unity (OAU), established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa by 32 signatory governments; the OAU was disbanded on 9 July 2002.
African Union Principal Technical Officer Jobs 2023
The African Union has published a job vacancy announcement on November 06, 2023 for qualified Ethiopia’s to fill in the vacant post of Principal Technical Officer to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | African Union (AU) |
| Position | Principal Technical Officer, Institute of Genomics |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | 01 |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum of Ten (10) year’s |
| Application Deadline | November 27, 2023 |
African Union Job Vacancy 2023
Specific Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement research projects in the areas of genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology.
- Designs and implements the strategic vision and operational plan for the Institute of Genomics Unit at Africa CDC
- Leads and coordinates the development and execution of genomic research projects and initiatives in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Provides technical guidance and oversight to the staff and consultants of the Institute of Genomics Unit, ensuring quality standards and best practices are followed
- Manages the budget, resources, and contracts of the Institute of Genomics Unit, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and Africa CDC policies
- Represents the Institute of Genomics Unit at regional and international meetings, conferences, and forums, promoting its achievements and advocating for its interests
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with key stakeholders, including governments, academic institutions, research organizations, donors, and civil society
- Identifies and pursues new opportunities for funding, partnerships, and innovation to advance the goals and objectives of the Institute of Genomics Unit
- Monitors and evaluates the performance and impact of the Institute of Genomics Unit, ensuring timely reporting and dissemination of results and lessons learned
- Provides thought leadership and technical expertise on genomics and related fields to Africa CDC and its member states
- Fosters a culture of excellence, learning, and collaboration within the Institute of Genomics Unit and across Africa CDC
- Manages staff and ensures that they have the resources they need to do their jobs.
- Provides technical support to the unit’s activities, such as data analysis and interpretation.
- Builds partnerships with other organizations to support the unit’s work.
- Represents the unit at regional and international meetings and events.
- Publishes articles and reports on the unit’s work.
Position in Organization:
- Position Name: Principal Technical Officer
- Reports to: Head, Division of Laboratory Systems
- Directorate/Department/Organ: Centres for Laboratory Diagnostics and Systems
- Number of Direct Reports: 0
- Number of Indirect Reports: 0
- Job Grade: P4
- Number of Positions: 1
- Contract Type: Fixed term
- Location: Addis Ababa
Minimum Qualification:
Education:
- Master’s Degree in Genomics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field
- PhD Degree in the above areas of study will be an advantage.
Experience:
- At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in genomic surveillance, preferably in public health or infectious diseases, including six (6) years at expert level.
- Experience in working in Africa or with African institutions
- Knowledge of the African CDC mandate, vision, and strategic priorities
- Experience in research and development in genomics.
Language:
- Proficiency in one AU working language (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish or Kiswahili) is required; proficiency in any two (with focus on English and French) will be a highly desired advantage.
How to Apply African Union Principal Technical Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.au.int/Africa%20CDC/job/Addis-Ababa-Principal-Technical-Officer%2C-Institute-of-Genomics-%28AfCDC%29/781311702/
The Closing Date: 27th November, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.au.int |
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