GIZ African Union is Hiring for Multiple Technical Officers

GIZ African Union is Hiring for Multiple Technical Officer and Senior Technical Officer Positions with Africa CDC!

Are you passionate about global health, climate change, resource mobilization, or institutional partnerships? Here’s your chance to make an impact with GIZ African Union as they support the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The organization is seeking highly skilled professionals for multiple roles focused on One Health, AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), climate change, and more. Below are the exciting opportunities available, all based in Ethiopia, with an application deadline of 27 October 2024.

Open Positions:

1. Technical Officer – One Health, Africa CDC

   • This position will focus on implementing One Health initiatives, integrating efforts across public health, agriculture, and the environment. The officer will support regional coordination to strengthen the Africa CDC’s capacity to respond to zoonotic diseases and other health challenges through a multi-sectoral approach.
   • Apply Here: Link 1

2. Senior Technical Officer – One Health, Africa CDC

   • In this senior role, the officer will provide leadership in developing strategies for One Health programs at Africa CDC, including addressing zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging infectious diseases. The individual will coordinate high-level initiatives to build the capacities of African nations in surveillance, prevention, and response.
   • Apply Here: Link 2

3. Technical Officer – One Health & Climate Change, Africa CDC

   • This role integrates climate change considerations into Africa CDC’s One Health approach, addressing how environmental changes are impacting the spread of infectious diseases. The officer will contribute to policies and frameworks that mitigate climate-related health risks.
   • Apply Here: Link 3

4. Senior Technical Officer – Resource Mobilization, Africa CDC

   • The officer will lead efforts in resource mobilization to ensure sustainable funding for Africa CDC’s programs. They will engage with international donors, develop funding proposals, and strategize partnerships to enhance the financial base of One Health and other priority programs.
   • Apply Here: Link 4

5. Senior Technical Officer – Programme Partnership, Africa CDC

   • In this position, the officer will be responsible for fostering partnerships between Africa CDC and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration with governments, international organizations, and private entities to support health initiatives across the continent.
   • Apply Here: Link 5

6. Senior Technical Officer – Institutional Partnerships, Africa CDC

   • This role focuses on strengthening institutional partnerships that enhance Africa CDC’s capacity to deliver on its mandate. The officer will work closely with member states, regional bodies, and other partners to develop long-term collaborations that drive health system improvements in Africa.
   • Apply Here: Link 6

7. Technical Officer – One Health, AMR Programme, Africa CDC

   • The officer will concentrate on managing the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) program, working to combat the growing threat of AMR across Africa by developing and implementing AMR strategies, conducting research, and ensuring regional coordination for a collective response.
   • Apply Here: Link 7

Key Details:

• Location: Ethiopia
• Application Deadline: 27 October 2024
• Employer: GIZ African Union
• Host Organization: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)

If you are ready to contribute to health systems strengthening, climate adaptation, or partnerships across Africa, we encourage you to apply for one of these roles today! These positions are ideal for professionals in the fields of global health, public health, epidemiology, resource mobilization, and international development.

Be part of the solution. Join GIZ and the Africa CDC in making a lasting difference in public health across the African continent.

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