Energize Africa Health Fellows (15 positions)

The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Energize Africa Health Fellows.

Under the supervision of the various supervisors, the Energize Africa Health Fellows will provide operational support and facilitate collaboration among Regional Economic Communities (RECs), AUDA-NEPAD, Member States, development partners and other stakeholders through the coordination and facilitation of stakeholder consultations, technical meetings and policy dialogues.

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Sound understanding of the African Union and AU Institutions operations and structures.
2. Sound understanding of African Union and International Health, Gender and Youth Policy frameworks.
3. Strong drive for timely completion of tasks, with the ability to multi-task, work in teams and individual, as well as working in a high-performance environment.
4. Proven ability to grow and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders i.e. Governments, Civil Society, Academia and Private Sector, amongst others.
5. Experience in working in Multilateral/ development institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.
6. Ability to develop and nurture networks among RECS, Member States, Grantees, and Funding Partners.
7. Excellent planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting skills.
8. Strong oral, written and analytical, communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
9. Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
10. Excellent presentation, report writing, documentation, and communication skills.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience in using other digital tools will be an advantage.

Education and Experience:

A Master's degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Public Policy or a related field with a minimum relevant experience of one (1) year of working experience within multilateral/ development institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field with a minimum relevant experience of two (2) years of working experience within multilateral/ development institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
5. A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only).

Remuneration:

An all-inclusive gross annual remuneration of US$27,200 covering, stipend, medical insurance, economy air ticket, upon initial appointment and separation once off installation allowance and separation allowance.

Applications must be received no later than Monday, 23 November 2026.

Click below to register and apply:

https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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