The African Medicines Agency invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Head of Project Delivery Office.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Head of Project Delivery Office shall provide strategic leadership, management, coordination, monitoring, and oversight of the African Medicines Agency's Project Delivery Office (PDO). As a member of AMA's operational leadership team, the incumbent shall contribute to the design, establishment, and continuous improvement of the Agency's management systems, operational routines, accountability frameworks, implementation governance mechanisms, partner coordination systems, and institutional delivery architecture during AMA's operationalization phase.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Demonstrated experience in programme management, project delivery, strategic planning, implementation monitoring, and organizational performance management

Demonstrated ability to resolve complex organizational challenges through facilitation, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and delivery-focused problem solving in multi-stakeholder environments

Strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM), KPI development, performance measurement frameworks, and institutional accountability systems

Experience in developing and managing implementation plans, performance dashboards, governance tracking systems, and organizational reporting frameworks

Proven experience in risk management, issue resolution, dependency management, and organizational performance improvement

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities

Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate organizational collaboration

Excellent report writing, presentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

Strong knowledge of project management software, dashboard applications, data visualization tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism

High level of integrity, accountability, initiative, and commitment to results

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multinational environment

Proficiency in one African Union working language. Knowledge of one or more additional AU working languages is an added advantage

Education and Experience:

University Master's Degree in Project Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Development Studies, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Systems Management, International Relations, Organizational Development, or related fields from a recognized institution

Professional certification in Programme Management, Project Management, PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, PgMP, CAPM, Results-Based Management (RBM), Balanced Scorecard, or equivalent professional qualifications shall be an added advantage

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme management, project delivery, strategic planning, organizational performance management, institutional reform, governance implementation, monitoring and evaluation, organizational development, or related fields, of which at least three (3) years must have been at supervisory or management level within national, regional, continental, or international organizations

Experience in multilateral institutions, public sector organizations, international organizations, development agencies, health sector institutions, or African Union organs shall be an added advantage

Remuneration:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$110,951.49 (P4-Step:5)** inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and **US$92,867.97 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the African Medicines Agency.

Application Procedure:

To apply, send your application to: AMARecruitment@au-ama.africa

Deadline: 26th June 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. – Kigali Time

Applicants are requested to carefully follow the instructions contained in the vacancy announcements and to submit their applications using the prescribed AMA CV Template.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.