Junior Program Officer - AfCFTA

Support the coordination, monitoring, and implementation of resource mobilization plans.

Application deadline in 5 days: Tuesday 7 Jul 2026 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Support the coordination, monitoring, and implementation of resource mobilization plans.

You have:

  • A University Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Demography or Public Finance or a related discipline.
  • 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to successfully manage ambiguity.
  • Ability to work across business units/geographies; cultural sensitivity.

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• Respect for Diversity and TeamWork • Think Africa Above all • Transparency and Accountability • Integrity and Impartiality • Efficiency and Professionalism • Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Program Officer Directorate/Department: Director Coordination & Programmes Number of Direct Reports: 0 Number of Indirect Reports: 0 Job Grade: P1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Location: Accra, Ghana

Purpose of Job

To support the coordination, monitoring, and implementation of resource mobilization plans to ensure alignment, coherence, and compliance with agreed standards. The role contributes to strengthening coordination, avoiding duplication, and enhancing capacity and partnerships to support effective and sustainable programme funding.

Main Functions

  • Monitor and track the implementation of resource mobilization work plans and report on progress.
  • Support the review, documentation, and continuous improvement of resource mobilization frameworks.
  • Coordinate and follow up on the development, updating, and implementation of resource mobilization plans across programmes.
  • Liaise with monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure plans are implemented in line with established standards.
  • Facilitate coordination, information sharing, and avoidance of duplication in resource mobilization efforts.
  • Support capacity-building initiatives for State Parties, including structured financing dialogues.
  • Maintain effective internal coordination and working relationships to promote coherent and aligned funding support.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Monitor and report on the implementation of resource mobilization work plans
  • Contribute towards continuous review of existing resource mobilization efforts and support in documentation of framework
  • Follow up and provide guidance on the development and update of their resource mobilization plans and organize meetings on all plans to ensure coordination
  • Work with monitoring and evaluation team to ensure implementation of plans according to set standards
  • Identify duplication and contribute to the smooth coordination and information exchange on resource mobilization
  • Contribute to the capacity building of State Parties in the area of resource mobilization and support for structured financing dialogues
  • Maintain effective inter-department relationships and programmes to promote and strengthen coordinated funding support.
  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or by the Director.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • A University Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, Demography or Public Finance or a related discipline.
  • 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • or related discipline with at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Sound planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to successfully manage ambiguity
  • Ability to work across business units/geographies; cultural sensitivity
  • Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Insight

Developing Others

Change Management

Managing Risk

Core Competencies

Teamwork and Collaboration

Accountable and Complies with Rules

..Learning Orientation

Functional Competencies

Communicating with Influence

Job Knowledge and Information Sharing

Drive for Result ....

Continuous Improvement Focus

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract for a period of one (1)/ two (2) years, of which the first six (6) months will be considered a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract may be renewed up to two times based on positive performance assessment and subject to the availability of funds.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES: Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory, and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 77,425.50 (P1 Step 5), inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and US$ 59,805.19, inclusive of all allowances, for locally recruited staff of the AfCFTA Secretariat

-Applications must be submitted no later than 07 July 2026, 11:59 p.m. UTC. -Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. -Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise. -Candidates from less-represented countries within the African Union are strongly encouraged to apply for positions that fit their profiles. These countries include Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Somalia, and Tunisia.

Requisition ID: 3020

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with resource mobilization plans and how you tracked progress? This question assesses your ability to monitor and ensure effective resource mobilization. Provide specific examples of past experiences, highlighting your role and the impacts of your contributions.
How have you ensured alignment and coherence in project implementations across multiple teams? The interviewer wants to understand your coordination skills and experience. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to manage ambiguity in a project. What was the situation and outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you maintain effective working relationships with other departments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to build capacity in organizations you work with? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've documented and improved resource mobilization frameworks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you consider the key elements of successful monitoring and evaluation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle situations where there is duplication of efforts in resource mobilization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 9 days ago - Updated 5 hours ago - Source: au.int