The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is inviting applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the position of Programme Officer, Project Coordination. The successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of the Africa RISE-Regional Acceleration Project (RISE-RAP), including project planning, budgeting, stakeholder coordination and implementation monitoring.
Job Summary
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Programme Officer, Project Coordination |
| Organisation | African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) |
| Project | Africa RISE-Regional Acceleration Project |
| Eligibility | Citizens of African Union Member States |
| Salary | US$35,044.83 per annum plus allowances |
| Deadline | 14 September 2026 |
About AUDA-NEPAD
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) supports development programmes and initiatives across African Union Member States. The agency works with governments, regional organisations and development partners to promote sustainable economic and social development across Africa.
Programme Officer, Project Coordination
The Programme Officer will work under the supervision of the Director of Infrastructure and coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the Africa RISE-Regional Acceleration Project.
The role will focus on ensuring timely and quality delivery of regional activities, country support and partner contributions. The officer will also help maintain project workplans, budgets and implementation schedules.
Responsibilities
The Programme Officer will:
- Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of RISE-RAP activities.
- Support regional and country-level project activities.
- Coordinate inputs from partners and other stakeholders.
- Consolidate annual and quarterly workplans and budgets.
- Maintain an updated project implementation plan.
- Monitor project activities and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Support the resolution of implementation challenges.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
- Ensure project activities meet required quality and compliance standards.
- Support delivery of the project’s development objectives.
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:
Master’s degree route:
- Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Project Management, Development Studies, Education, Irrigation Engineering or a related field.
- At least two years of progressive experience in programme or project management within an international, regional or national organisation.
Bachelor’s degree route:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Project Management, Development Studies, Education, Irrigation Engineering or a related field.
- At least four years of progressive experience in programme or project management.
A project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 will be an advantage.
Applicants should also have experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder or multi-country projects, preferably those funded by development partners or development finance institutions.
Knowledge of African agricultural transformation, climate resilience, irrigation development and regional integration is also required.
Experience working with African Union agencies, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and international development partners will be an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
- Good analytical, planning and organisational abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SAP ERP.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
Salary and Benefits
The position offers an indicative basic salary of US$35,044.83 per annum.
Additional benefits include:
- Post Adjustment: 57% of basic salary.
- Housing Allowance: US$21,832.88 per annum.
- Gratuity: 15% of gross salary.
Other applicable entitlements will be provided according to African Union rules and procedures for internationally recruited staff.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- A motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- An updated CV of not more than five pages, stating nationality, age and gender.
- Details of three referees with full contact information.
- Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.
- A recent performance evaluation report, for internal candidates only.
Applications should be submitted through the official AUDA-NEPAD e-Recruitment portal.
Apply through the AUDA-NEPAD e-Recruitment Portal
Application Deadline
14 September 2026
All applications must be received no later than Monday, 14 September 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Conclusion
The Programme Officer, Project Coordination position at AUDA-NEPAD is suitable for professionals with experience in programme management, regional development and multi-stakeholder projects. Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in agricultural transformation, irrigation, climate resilience and African regional development should apply before 14 September 2026.
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