Program Officer - Change Management (OSPD)

Program Officer – Change Management (OSPD) Job Vacancy at African Union

Organization: African Union (AU)
Department: Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery (OSPD), PME Division
Reports to: Principal Programme Management Officer – Planning (P5)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year, renewable)
Application Deadline: September 22, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EAT

Purpose of the Job

The African Union is seeking a highly qualified Program Officer – Change Management to support the transition towards Results-Based Management (RBM) under the Office of Strategic Planning and Delivery (OSPD). The officer will design, implement, and monitor change management strategies to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and support the implementation of the AU Strategic Plan (2024–2028).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement change management strategies to support the adoption of RBM across AU organs and institutions.
• Conduct organizational readiness assessments and evaluate change impact.
• Apply structured change management methodologies to ensure smooth transition, mitigate risks, and engage stakeholders.
• Design targeted change management and communication plans to enhance awareness and alignment.
• Lead dissemination of the Change Management Strategy across AU.
• Monitor and report on progress of change initiatives, including lessons learned and best practices.
• Conduct impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support workshops, meetings, and capacity-building programs related to OSPD initiatives.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Strategy/Change Management, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field with 7 years’ experience in change management or organizational development, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields with 10 years’ experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing change management strategies in international or multilateral organizations.
• Sound understanding of Results-Based Management (RBM).
• Professional certification in Change Management is desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Deep knowledge of change management practices and methodologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High cultural sensitivity and ability to work across business units.
• Fluency in one AU working language (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, or Spanish) is required; fluency in another is an advantage.

Leadership & Core Competencies

• Leadership: Strategic Insight, Change Management, Developing Others, Managing Risk.
• Core Competencies: Relationship Building, Accountability, Communication, Learning Orientation.
• Functional Competencies: Conceptual Thinking, Knowledge Sharing, Results Orientation, Continuous Improvement.

Tenure of Appointment

• Duration: 1 year fixed term contract, renewable subject to performance and funding.
• Probation: First 3 months.

Gender & Diversity Commitment

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Women and candidates from least represented countries (including Algeria, Angola, Cape Verde, CAR, Comoros, DR Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Sahrawi D.R., Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, and Somalia) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration

• Internationally recruited staff: US$ 96,921.34 per year (inclusive of allowances).
• Locally recruited staff: US$ 78,461.08 per year (inclusive of allowances).

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online no later than September 22, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EAT.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants must submit:
  • A fully completed AU CV (mandatory) – Download Template Here
  • Copy of African Passport
  • Relevant academic qualifications (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent certificates)

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