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Apply by: 20 October 2026 AU Values Respect for Diversity and Team Work Think Africa Above all Transparency and Accountability Integrity and Impartiality Efficiency and Professionalism Information and Knowledge Sharing Download CV Template Here Please download the African Union CV template here. Kindly fill it out correctly and upload it to the “Resume” tab of your profile. This is MANDATORY. Organization Information Reports to: Director General Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC Division: Office of the Director General Number of Direct Reports: 4 Number of Indirect Reports: 10 Job Grade: D1 Number of Position: 1 Contract of Position: Regular Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Purpose of Job The Director of Finance will provide strategic direction and leadership in managing the operations of the Finance Directorate in order to achieve the Africa CDC strategic objectives and goals.
S/he will work with Africa CDC executive team to build and deliver financial policies and strategies that improve the organization9s financial status. S/he will oversee all the financial operations within each Division/Unit to ensure they9re spending within the budget and following the financial policies laid out by the AUC. The Director of Finance will also analyze the financial performance of Africa CDC and build reports for the executive team to review and provide feedback.
S/he will also research and review Africa CDC9s financial statistics to make forecasts and projections that help to build more comprehensive budgets. S/he will develop strategies to assess, manage and minimize any potential financial risks. Africa CDC invites applications from qualified individuals who are citizens of AU Member States to apply for the position of Director of Finance. Main Functions The main duties will include, but not limited to establishing targets, developing budgets, and performing financial analysis.
The ultimate goal is to guide Africa CDC towards success. Develops and executes the overall strategy for the directorate and ensures alignment with overall organizational strategy Manages and supervises employees within the directorate, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate9s goals and effective staff performance evaluation Drives the implementation and monitoring of policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions Ensures the delivery of the directorate9s annual targets in line with the organization9s overall goals and maintains robust departmental monitoring and evaluation systems.
Provides strategic financial leadership for the operationalization and oversight of the African Epidemic Fund, ensuring governance, disbursement mechanisms; as well as all other Special Accounts and Trust Funds held by Africa CDC Designs and oversees innovative financing solutions including blended finance instruments, catalytic capital structures and risk-sharing mechanisms, aligned with Africa CDC9s strategic framework.
Provides technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Divisions within the directorate Manages the work of the Directorate and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization9s performance management policy and system. Leads the directorate and ensures effective management of personnel, budget, performance, program quality, employee relations matters and training in conformity with relevant rules, policies and procedures.
Builds and maintains good working relations and collaboration with other directorates/departments. Develops and maintains regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member State and partner institutions. Coordinates meetings between the organization and relevant partners Ensures the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and other reports Ensures the effective management of funds contributed to the organization Implements and maintains thematic partnerships in support