The African Union Development Agency invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Senior Programme Officer, Water and Sanitation.

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator – WASH Project, the Senior Programme Officer Water and Sanitation will provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for the Accelerating Access to Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme. The incumbent will be responsible for policy reforms, systems strengthening, and service delivery performance improvements across participating countries, ensuring alignment with regional frameworks and international best practices.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Proficiency in the use of computer applications, MS Office, SAP ERP and STEP

Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions

Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment

Excellent communication and writing skills

High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness

Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Good analytical, planning and organisational skills

Education and Experience:

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health or Environmental Science and at least seven (7) years of progressive experience, three (3) of which should be in a supervisory role in the WASH sector within an international, regional or national organisation.

OR

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health or Environmental Science, with ten (10) years of progressive work experience in the WASH sector within an international, regional or national organisation.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience in regional WASH policy reform and governance strengthening programs in Africa

Proven experience managing and overseeing technical assistance programmes

Proven experience in benchmarking methodologies, sector performance monitoring, and institutional capacity development

Experience working with multilateral development partners (e.g., World Bank or similar institutions) is highly desirable

Remuneration:

Indicative basic salary of US$42,018.78 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.68 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please submit the following:

A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender

Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate's work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses

Certified copies of degrees and diplomas

A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only)

Application Link: https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_cand

Deadline: Monday, 29th June 2026

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.