Flagship Project Coordinator, AU, Addis Ababa, P3, NORCAP

Addis Ababa

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Refugee rights and well-being
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: 2025-08-10

NORCAP’s mission is to improve aid to protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peace building sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions that meet the needs of people at risk.

We do this by:

  • Supporting humanitarian, development and peace building initiatives that protect and empower people
  • Improving impact at the global and local level through joint projects with partners and stakeholders
  • Providing expertise and developing capacity that enable partners to meet the needs of people in fragile situations and crises
  • Strengthening the global system that we are part of through support for leadership, coordination and policy development
  • Building bridges between the humanitarian, development and peace building sectors

NORCAP is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as Flagship Project Coordinator. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the implementation and monitoring of Agenda 2063 flagship projects. This position supports strategic coordination across AU departments and partners, ensuring effective delivery, evaluation, and reporting of high-impact initiatives.


African Union 

The African Union (AU), established in 2002 as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion, and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as fostering international cooperation. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
 
Only applicants from the AU member states will be considered.
 
Context:

The African Union launched the Second Ten Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the  Agenda 2063. While at the same time the African Union Commission (AUC) is undergoing significant reforms to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and improve service delivery by institutionalizing Results Based Management were ongoing. 

OSPD as the Secretary for the Ministerial Follow up Committee for the Implementation of Agenda 2063 has to manage progress, interdependence and evaluate the inclusion of new programs in to the list of Agenda 2063 Flagship Projects. Therefore, the Flagship Project Coordinator should monitor and consolidate the update to the Ministerial follow up Committee structures, should be experienced in the design, management and implementation of complex projects and programmes, cross section of monitoring and evaluation systems to facilitate periodic monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the progress of implementation of the related programmes.

This position shall fall under the supervision of the Head of Division Policy Analysis and Research & Coordinator Agenda 2063 (P5). 

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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