The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is inviting applications from citizens of African Union Member States for an exciting opportunity to join its team as a Programme Officer, Project Coordination. The position offers an opportunity for an experienced programme or project management professional to contribute to the implementation of the Africa RISE-Regional Acceleration Project (RISE-RAP), a regional initiative focused on strengthening country capacity to accelerate irrigation-related policies and investments. The successful candidate will coordinate day-to-day project implementation, work with multiple stakeholders across countries and institutions, and help ensure that project activities, country support and partner contributions are delivered on time, to a high standard and in compliance with applicable requirements. The position is offered under an internationally recruited staff contract and comes with an indicative basic salary of US$35,044.83 per year, equivalent to approximately US$2,920 per month, in addition to several benefits and allowances. Opportunity Details Organisation: African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) Position: Programme Officer, Project Coordination Project: Africa RISE-Regional Acceleration Project (RISE-RAP) Contract: Internationally Recruited Staff Eligible Applicants: Citizens of African Union Member States Basic Salary: US$35,044.83 per year Approximate Monthly Basic Salary: US$2,920 Post Adjustment: 57% of basic salary Housing Allowance: US$21,832.88 per year Gratuity: 15% of gross salary Application Deadline: 14 September 2026 About the Role Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the Programme Officer, Project Coordination will play a central role in coordinating the implementation of RISE-RAP. The position involves bringing together regional activities, country-level support and contributions from development partners to ensure that project implementation remains coordinated, timely and compliant. The Programme Officer will also consolidate annual and quarterly workplans and budgets and maintain a live implementation plan covering dependencies between different project components. This is a strategic coordination role requiring someone who can identify potential implementation challenges, anticipate bottlenecks and help resolve issues before they affect project delivery. The successful candidate will therefore need strong programme management, organisational, analytical and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Key Responsibilities The Programme Officer will be responsible for coordinating various aspects of project implementation. Key duties include: Coordinating the day-to-day implementation of the Africa RISE-Regional Acceleration Project. Ensuring regional activities and country support are delivered in a timely and coordinated manner. Coordinating inputs from project partners and stakeholders. Consolidating annual and quarterly workplans. Supporting the preparation and coordination of project budgets. Maintaining an up-to-date implementation plan. Monitoring dependencies across different project components. Identifying potential implementation challenges and bottlenecks. Supporting timely resolution of project delivery issues. Ensuring activities remain aligned with compliance requirements. Supporting coordination between different stakeholders involved in the project. The role will require the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, quality and effective communication across multiple institutions. Required Education and Experience Applicants must meet one of the two specified academic and professional experience pathways. Master’s Degree Route Candidates with a Master’s degree in one of the following areas should have at least two years of progressive experience in programme or project management: Agricultural Engineering Project Management Development Studies Education Irrigation Engineering The experience should have been gained within an international, regional or national organisation. Bachelor’s Degree Route Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Project Management, Development Studies, Education or Irrigation Engineering should have at least four years of progressive work experience in programme or project management within an international, regional or national organisation. A professional project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 will be considered an advantage. Professional Experience Required Beyond the academic qualifications, AUDA-NEPAD is looking for candidates with demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder and multi-country projects. Experience with projects funded by development partners, particularly development finance institutions or similar organisations, will be particularly relevant. Applicants should also demonstrate experience coordinating and managing multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams. A strong understanding of African agricultural transformation, climate resilience, irrigation development and regional integration processes is required for the role. Experience working with African Union agencies, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), international organisations and development partners will also be highly valuable. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders while maintaining project objectives, timelines and implementation standards. Skills and Competencies The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building abilities. Proficiency in computer applications, Microsoft Office and SAP ERP is required. The position also demands strong organisational and analytical abilities because the successful candidate will be expected to manage multiple activities and work under pressure. AUDA-NEPAD is seeking someone who can work with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative and exercise sound professional judgement. Other important competencies include: Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent planning and organisational skills Creative thinking Problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple tasks Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work effectively with diverse institutions and individuals High standards of confidentiality Ability to work independently and proactively Salary and Benefits The position comes with an attractive international staff remuneration package. The indicative basic salary is US$35,044.83 per year, or approximately US$2,920 per month. In addition to the basic salary, the package includes a 57% post adjustment, a housing allowance of US$21,832.88 per year, and a gratuity equivalent to 15% of gross salary, subject to the applicable African Union rules and procedures for internationally recruited staff. These benefits make the opportunity particularly attractive to experienced African professionals seeking to contribute to continent-wide development initiatives. Documents Required Applicants are required to submit several documents as part of the application process. These include: A motivation letter explaining the reasons for seeking employment with AUDA-NEPAD. A detailed and updated CV of no more than five pages. Three professional referees with knowledge of the candidate’s work, including their full contact information. Certified copies of relevant degrees and diplomas. A recent performance evaluation report, for internal candidates only. The CV should clearly indicate the applicant’s nationality, age and gender, as requested in the vacancy announcement. Who Should Apply? This opportunity is particularly suited to experienced professionals working in project management, programme coordination, agricultural development, irrigation, development studies and infrastructure-related programmes. Professionals with experience managing development-partner-funded projects across multiple countries or working with African regional institutions may be especially well positioned for the role. Candidates should carefully assess the education and experience requirements before submitting an application, as the position is designed for professionals with established programme or project management experience. How to Apply Eligible candidates should submit their applications through the AUDA-NEPAD e-recruitment system. Applications must be received no later than Monday, 14 September 2026. Applicants experiencing technical difficulties while creating their profiles or submitting applications can contact audahiring@nepad.org for assistance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Why This Opportunity Matters The Programme Officer position provides an opportunity to contribute directly to a major regional development initiative while working within the African Union development system. For professionals passionate about agricultural transformation, irrigation development, climate resilience and regional integration, the role offers the chance to apply project management expertise to challenges with continental significance. The successful candidate will work across multiple stakeholders and contribute to improving the coordination and delivery of initiatives designed to strengthen African countries’ capacity to advance irrigation policies and investments. With an international staff contract, a basic salary of more than US$35,000 per year, additional allowances and the opportunity to work on a regional African development programme, this is a strong opportunity for qualified professionals looking to advance their careers within the African Union development ecosystem. Eligible professionals are encouraged to review the requirements carefully, prepare their motivation letter and supporting documents, and submit their applications before the 14 September 2026 deadline. LEARN MORE & APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) does not take ownership or credit for the opportunities shared on this platform. All opportunities are sourced from official announcements and external sources for informational purposes only. 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