The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is inviting qualified professionals to apply for several consultancy opportunities supporting regional animal health, public health preparedness and development programmes in Africa.
The opportunities include roles in digital systems, project administration, communications, advocacy and resource mobilisation. They may interest experienced professionals with backgrounds in international development, public health, animal health, programme management and related fields.
Organisation: African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Programme: Strengthening Integrated One Health Capacities for Enhanced Pandemic Preparedness and Response in the Lake Chad Basin (SCOPE)
Duty Station: Depends on the position; some assignments involve work in Nairobi and travel to participating countries
Contract Type: Consultancy
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026 for the listed SCOPE consultancy opportunities
Available Consultancy Positions
1. Animal Health Digital Systems Expert
The successful consultant will provide technical leadership for digital One Health systems, including system integration, interoperability, data governance and surveillance information systems across the Lake Chad Basin.
2. Project Assistant
This role supports day-to-day programme implementation through administrative coordination, logistics, documentation, meeting support, financial tracking and communication with project partners.
3. Strategic Partnership and Resources Mobilisation Officer
The consultant will support partnership development, donor relations, resource mobilisation and programme financing initiatives. Applicants should have relevant experience in international development, partnership management or resource mobilisation.
4. Communications and Advocacy Officer
This role focuses on strategic communications, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, technical writing and communication activities supporting the SCOPE programme.
Qualifications and Requirements
Requirements differ by position. Depending on the assignment, applicants may need:
- A relevant university degree in fields such as computer science, information systems, public administration, project management, international development, communications or another related discipline.
- Substantial professional experience relevant to the chosen consultancy.
- Experience supporting regional or international development programmes.
- Strong analytical, organisational, communication and reporting skills.
- Experience working with government institutions, development partners or regional organisations, where relevant to the role.
- Relevant technical expertise and language skills as specified in the individual terms of reference.
Applicants should read the complete terms of reference for their preferred position because the academic qualifications, experience requirements and selection criteria differ between roles.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should open the official vacancy announcement for their preferred consultancy and follow the application instructions provided by AU-IBAR.
Some of these opportunities require applicants to submit a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional qualifications, identification documents and a completed declaration form. Check the individual announcement for the exact documents and submission email address.
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026 for the four SCOPE consultancy opportunities listed above. Confirm the closing time and submission requirements on the relevant official announcement.