Overview

The African Union, through the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, is inviting applications for the AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Program – Strategy Development Expert. This opportunity is part of a high-impact continental initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s public health systems and leadership capacity.

Eligibility

The role is designed for highly experienced professionals with a strong background in public health strategy and systems development.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct situational analyses and institutional capability assessments.
Identify policy, operational, and resource gaps.
Develop actionable recommendations for system improvement.
Lead or contribute to national and institutional strategy design.
Develop frameworks for workforce planning, emergency preparedness, and health system strengthening.
Align strategies with Africa CDC priorities and member state needs.
Facilitate consultations and co-creation workshops.
Collaborate with governments, partners, and civil society.
Support coordination across multiple stakeholders.
Design implementation roadmaps and tools.
Develop monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems.
Support resource mobilisation and partner alignment.
Produce high-quality policy briefs, reports, and strategy documents.
Translate complex technical insights into practical policy solutions.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in public health, health policy, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in strategic planning or policy development.
Proven track record in developing national or institutional strategies.
Experience working with Ministries of Health, NPHIs, or development partners.
Advanced policy analysis and strategic planning expertise.
Strong understanding of African health systems.
Experience in multi-stakeholder coordination.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Proficiency in at least one AU working language (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swahili).