Programme Officer – Ethics and Social Acceptance (IVM)

Auda - Nepad; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in development seeks a Programme Officer specializing in Ethics and Social Acceptance to support ethical oversight for emerging genetic technologies. This role involves enhancing ethics committee capacities and stakeholder engagement strategies within a multicultural environment. Ideal candidates will possess advanced degrees and relevant experience in multilateral or development institutions, coupled with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years in multilateral institutions or similar.
• Experience with ethics committees in health or biotechnology valued.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in similar roles also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen ethics committees and harmonize review processes.
• Design and implement stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Coordinate events and manage logistics effectively.

Skills

Ethical principles

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Event coordination

Multicultural awareness

Education

Master's degree in Ethics, Sociology, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Ethics, Sociology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Basic design tools

Job description

Job title : Programme Officer – Ethics and Social Acceptance (IVM)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 14, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Required Skills andCompetencies

• Strong understanding of ethical principles, particularly for emerging genetic technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to strengthen the capacity of ethics committees and foster harmonization of review processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to navigate diverse cultural contexts.
• Familiarity with WHO guidelines and African Union protocols on ethical oversight.
• Experience designing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Proficiency in office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and basic design tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience in event coordination and logistical planning.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in one AU official language (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic), with fluency in another as an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Excellent presentation, report writing, and communication skills.

Education andExperience :

• Master's degree in Ethics, Sociology, Public Policy, Arts in Education, or related field, with a minimum relevant experience of two (2) years of working within multilateral / development institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and / or internationally.
• Experience in ethical frameworks, community engagement, or regulatory oversight, including work with ethics committees or review boards in the health, biotechnology, or public health sectors will be added advantage.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Ethics, Sociology, Public Policy, Arts in Education, or related field, with a minimum relevant experience of four (4) years of working within multilateral / development institutions or similar organisations nationally, regionally and / or internationally.
• Experience in ethical frameworks, community engagement, or regulatory oversight, including work with ethics committees or review boards in the health, biotechnology, or public health sectors will be added advantage.