AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Program 2026

The Kofi Annan Scholars Program (PHSP) aims to place experienced public health experts (from within Africa or the African Diaspora) in time-limited placements within relevant government ministries, National Public Health Institutes, and other significant national health institutions to provide targeted support. In addition, by attracting African diaspora professionals to participate in this program, it provides an opportunity to tap into additional skill sets while encouraging engagement from the diaspora, which has been officially recognized as the sixth region of the African Union since 2012.

The Africa CDC, therefore, seeks to recruit Financial Specialists from citizens of any Member State of the African Union or the African Diaspora to join the roster of the African Volunteers  Health Corps as part of the Kofi Annan Scholars program. This is not recruitment for employment but volunteer services delivered within the Africa CDC/AU framework that recognizes and rewards the experts for their time and skills under the existing rules, regulations and enumeration guidelines. The overarching principle is to deliver high-quality specific deliverables and build capacity while giving back to Africa.

The Financial Specialist will provide technical expertise to develop and implement financial policies and procedures to the NPHI’s financial operations and governance framework. The  Scholar will ensure that financial processes align with international best practices and Country’s financial regulations

• Table of Content
• About Kofi Annan Foundation
• Kofi Annan Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of Kofi Annan Scholars Program
• Requirements for Kofi Annan Scholars Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Kofi Annan Scholars Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Kofi Annan Foundation

Kofi Annan Scholars Program

Aim and Benefits of Kofi Annan Scholars Program

This is a call for AVoHC membership. Successful applicants are not entitled to any monetary incentives during membership.  However, during the assignment, deployed experts will have rights to the following:

• Economic class round-trip tickets and other travel related expenses
• Health insurance during the deployment period
• Stipend , communications, Incidentals and Risk allowance
• Accommodation allowance in case of deployment outside of the city of residence
• Certificate of recognition of your contribution at the end of deployment

Advantages of becoming an AVoHC member 

As an AVoHC member, you will learn about different cultures and languages, expand your networks and gain unmatched professional and life experiences. During your membership, you will have the following opportunities:

• Gain AVoHC membership professional development including trainings and mentorship
• Be deployed at the request of member states, to build the capacity of national institutions.

Requirements for Kofi Annan Scholars Program Qualification

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or CFA) is an advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial management, auditing, or policy development.
• Experience developing and implementing financial systems, policies, and manuals in accordance with national regulations and international best practices is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and risk management within the public sector or development contexts.
• Knowledge of public financial management systems in Africa.
• Experience engaging with government agencies and policymakers.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into accessible formats for non-finance audiences.
• Understanding of international accounting and financial reporting standards (e.g. IPSAS, IFRS) and their application in government or donor-funded programs.
• Ability to conduct financial gap analysis and propose strategic solutions.
• Strong understanding of public financial policies and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to draft high-quality financial manuals and strategic documents.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence – including the flexibility to remain on standby and deploy at short notice into unfamiliar or rapidly evolving situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to operate in multicultural environments.
• Capacity to work independently with a high degree of initiative, while maintaining effective collaboration within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Excellent knowledge of at least one African Union Working language (English, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili). 
• Knowledge of two or more other African Union working languages would be an added advantage.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Kofi Annan Scholars Program

Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.
Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more Information, visit African Union Career webpage