AUDA-NEPAD Energize Africa Public Health Fellowship Programme 2026

AUDA-NEPAD Energize Africa Public Health Fellowship Programme 2026 – Apply for 12-Month Fellowship Opportunities Across Africa

Programme: Energize Africa Public Health Fellows
Organisation: African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Fellowship Duration: 12 months
Remuneration: US$27,200 gross annual remuneration
Application Deadline: November 23, 2026
Duty Stations: South Africa, Zambia, Libya, Tanzania, Gabon, Nigeria, Djibouti, and Botswana

About the AUDA-NEPAD Fellowship Programme

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is inviting qualified young African professionals to apply for its Energize Africa Public Health Fellowship Programme.

The fellowship is part of AUDA-NEPAD’s Energize Africa Flagship Initiative, which seeks to harness the skills, innovation, and leadership potential of young Africans to advance the continent’s socioeconomic transformation under the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

Through the initiative, AUDA-NEPAD works with Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to strengthen institutional capacity, address technical skills gaps, and accelerate the implementation of regional health, women, and youth development programmes.

The second cohort of the Energize Africa Fellowship will deploy young professionals to support AUDA-NEPAD and participating Regional Economic Communities in advancing public health priorities and strengthening programme implementation.

Available Fellowship Locations

Successful applicants will be deployed to one of the following duty stations:

Centurion, South Africa: African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
Lusaka, Zambia: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Tripoli, Libya: Community of Sahel–Saharan States (CEN-SAD).
Arusha, Tanzania: East African Community (EAC).
Libreville, Gabon: Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).
Abuja, Nigeria: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Djibouti City, Djibouti: Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
Gaborone, Botswana: Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Important: Applicants must apply only to the Regional Economic Community (REC) in which they currently reside. Applications for RECs outside their current region of residence will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Selected fellows will support the implementation and coordination of regional public health, women, and youth development programmes.

Their responsibilities will include:

Supporting the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of regional public health programmes.
Integrating demographic dividend, gender equality, youth empowerment, and public health priorities into regional policies and programmes.
Conducting research, policy reviews, and assessments to identify regional health priorities and implementation challenges.
Supporting collaboration among Regional Economic Communities, AUDA-NEPAD, AU Member States, development partners, and other stakeholders.
Collecting and analysing programme data, preparing progress reports, and monitoring implementation milestones.
Contributing to resource mobilisation initiatives, project proposals, and concept notes.
Documenting programme achievements, good practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches.
Promoting the use of digital tools and data platforms for programme coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
Preparing technical documents, briefing notes, meeting reports, and other programme materials.
Supporting engagement with Member State health focal points and following up on agreed actions and recommendations.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following educational and professional experience requirements:

Option 1: Master’s Degree

A Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Policy, Development, Public Policy, or a related field.
At least one year of relevant work experience in public health, health policy, health research, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, or a related area.

Option 2: Bachelor’s Degree

A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, Health Economics, Health Sciences, Development, Public Policy, or a related field.
At least two years of relevant work experience in public health, health policy, research, programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, or a related area.

Applicants with qualifications in Development, Public Policy, or other broader disciplines must demonstrate experience in health-related programmes or research.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be citizens of African Union Member States.
Applicants must currently reside in the Regional Economic Community to which they are applying.
Applicants must be 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
Proficiency in at least one African Union working language: English, French, Portuguese, or Arabic.
Knowledge of additional AU working languages is an advantage.
Applicants should understand public health principles, regional integration, and African Union health, gender, and youth policy frameworks.
Strong research, data analysis, programme coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting skills are required.
Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, while experience with other digital tools is an advantage.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment is essential.

Experience working with multilateral organisations, development institutions, or similar organisations at national, regional, or international levels is an advantage.

Fellowship Duration and Remuneration

The fellowship appointment will run for 12 months, with the first month dedicated to onboarding and induction.

Selected fellows will receive an all-inclusive gross annual remuneration of US$27,200.

The remuneration covers medical insurance, airfare, onboarding, installation, and separation costs.

AUDA-NEPAD is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Application Documents

Interested applicants must submit the following documents:

Motivation Letter: A letter explaining their reasons for seeking an opportunity with AUDA-NEPAD.
Updated CV: A detailed curriculum vitae not exceeding five pages, indicating nationality, age, and gender.
Three Referees: Names and full contact details of three referees familiar with the applicant’s work, including telephone, fax, and email addresses.
Academic Documents: Certified copies of relevant degrees and diplomas.
Preferred Regional Economic Community: Applicants must clearly indicate the REC they are applying to in the subject line or application reference.

Applications should be prepared using Arial font, size 11.5.

Job recruitment at The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja

Programme Officer, Project Coordination at AUDA-NEPAD

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application documents by email to:

Email: energizeafricahealth@cdjscedeao.org

Applicants must clearly indicate their preferred Regional Economic Community in the email subject line and apply only to the REC in which they currently reside.

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

Download the Official Terms of Reference (ToR)

For complete details about the fellowship programme and application requirements, download the official Terms of Reference

Download ToR

Note: Applicants are advised to carefully review the official Terms of Reference before submitting their applications.