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At the 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government in Nouakchott, Mauritania, June 2018, a decision was taken to transform the NEPAD Planning and Coordination Agency into the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD). The establishment of AUDA-NEPAD is part of the global reforms geared at improving...
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Programme Officer – Ethics and Social Acceptance (IVM)
Strong understanding of ethical principles, particularly for emerging genetic technologies.
Demonstrated ability to strengthen the capacity of ethics committees and foster harmonization of review processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to navigate diverse cultural contexts.
Familiarity with WHO guidelines and African Union protocols on ethical oversight.
Experience designing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies.
Proficiency in office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and basic design tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet tight deadlines.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Experience in event coordination and logistical planning.
Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
Proficiency in one AU official language (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic), with fluency in another as an advantage.
Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
Excellent presentation, report writing, and communication skills.
Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Ethics, Sociology, Public Policy, Arts in Education, or related field, with a minimum relevant experience of two (2) years of working within multilateral/ development institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.
Experience in ethical frameworks, community engagement, or regulatory oversight, including work with ethics committees or review boards in the health, biotechnology, or public health sectors will be added advantage.
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A Bachelor’s degree in Ethics, Sociology, Public Policy, Arts in Education, or related field, with a minimum relevant experience of four (4) years of working within multilateral/ development institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.
Experience in ethical frameworks, community engagement, or regulatory oversight, including work with ethics committees or review boards in the health, biotechnology, or public health sectors will be added advantage.
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