AUDA-NEPAD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
AUDA-NEPAD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Programme Officer, Project Coordination
Duty Station: Centurion, South Africa
Grade / Position Level: P2
Contract Type: 23 Months (First 6 months probation)
Supervisor: Director of Infrastructure, Industrialization, Trade and Regional Integration
Project: Africa RISE–Regional Acceleration Project (RISE-RAP)
Role Overview
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is seeking applications from qualified citizens of African Union Member States for the position of Programme Officer, Project Coordination. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day coordination and execution of the RISE-RAP initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Strategy: Develop consolidated workplans, budgets, stakeholder maps, risk registers, and project implementation plans while tracking dependencies.
Monitoring & Reporting: Track project progress, mitigate risks, and produce monthly progress notes, quarterly results packs, and final project completion reports with key lessons learned.
Governance & Coordination: Organize and facilitate meetings for Regional Steering Committees and Technical Working Groups; handle mission and event documentation.
Operations Support: Assist with procurement, management of external consultancies, and monitoring of knowledge/communications activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Background & Professional Experience (Either Option 1 or 2):
Option 1: Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Project Management, Development Studies, Education, Irrigation Engineering, or a related field, combined with at least 2 years of progressive project management experience.
Option 2: Bachelor’s degree in the above fields, combined with at least 4 years of progressive project management experience.
Certification: PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly advantageous.
Core Competencies & Requirements:
Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder, and multi-country development projects alongside development partners/DFIs.
Expertise in coordinating geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams.
Strong background in African agricultural transformation, climate resilience, irrigation development, and regional integration.
Experience working with AU agencies, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and international development organizations.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in at least one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swahili). Knowledge of an additional AU language is a plus.
Remuneration & Benefits
Indicative Basic Salary: $35,044.83 USD / year
Housing Allowance: $21,832.88 USD / year
Post Adjustment: 57% of basic salary
Gratuity: 15% of gross salary
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
Cover / Motivation Letter
Updated CV (Maximum 5 pages)
Contact details of three (3) professional referees
Certified copies of academic degrees and diplomas
Recent Performance Evaluation Report (Internal candidates only)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 (Note: Please treat 31 August 2026 as the definitive deadline unless stated otherwise on the official portal).
How to Apply: Submit your application package via the official AUDA-NEPAD Careers Portal or Application Portal.
Support: For technical assistance, email audahiring@nepad.org.
AUDA-NEPAD is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
