Senior Planning And Forecasting Officer at African Union Commission (AUC)

Senior Planning And Forecasting Officer

Employer: African Union Commission (AUC)

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 3 days ago

Deadline: August, 18/2025 (29 days left)

Purpose of Job

Africa CDC plays a pivotal role in strengthening the continent’s health security, particularly through effective preparedness and response to public health emergencies. Timely and efficient delivery of medical and emergency supplies is critical to this mandate. The Senior Planning and Forecasting Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership to Africa CDC’s Planning and Forecasting functions, ensuring that health commodities are stored, managed, and delivered to Member States and partners with speed, accuracy, and compliance. This role is instrumental in enhancing Africa CDC’s supply chain capabilities, especially in the context of emergency response, pandemic preparedness, and cross-border coordination.

Main Functions

The Senior Planning and Forecasting Officer is responsible for leading the planning and forecasting processes to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of supplies and services to support Africa CDC’s operation, including the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism. This role involves:

• Analyzing supply chain data
• Developing forecasting models
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize supply chain operations

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain planning and forecasting strategies.
• Utilize advanced forecasting models and tools to predict demand for supplies and services.
• Analyze historical data and trends to improve accuracy of forecasts.
• Collect and analyze supply chain data to identify patterns and trends.
• Prepare detailed reports and dashboards to monitor supply chain performance.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimize supply chain operations.
• Work closely with program and operations teams to understand supply needs and priorities.
• Coordinate with suppliers, logistics partners, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain.
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance planning and forecasting processes.
• Stay updated on industry’s best practices and incorporate them into Africa CDC’s supply chain operations.
• Provide training and support to team members on forecasting tools and methodologies.
• Mentor and guide junior staff in planning and forecasting activities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Prepare regular reports on supply chain performance and forecasting accuracy.
• Document planning and forecasting processes and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with AU’s policies and standards in all planning and forecasting activities.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain planning and forecasting, or a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with a minimum of 10 years of experience.

• Proven track record of managing complex supply chain operations in an international context.
• Experience working with humanitarian organizations or in the public sector is an asset.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Kiswahili, and Spanish).
• Proficiency in forecasting software and tools.
• Ability to initiate and identify key strategic opportunities and risks.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure and multi-task within tight time constraints.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Creative and strategic thinking structured towards an efficient approach to project implementation.
• Problem-solving aptitudes with excellent analytical and solution orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build good working relationships.
• Excellent drafting, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Excellent diplomatic, representational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated project planning and management skills for organizing, planning, and executing projects.
• Excellent technical writing skills, in addition to narrative and financial reporting skills.
• Skills in translating highly technical information into presentations, briefings, and reports.
• Excellent computer skills, including word-processing capabilities and proficiency with email and internet applications.
• Competence in the use of standard software such as Microsoft Office Applications, ArchiFM, and others.

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