Head of Communications and Advocacy

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Gauteng Johannesburg, South Africa AUDA - NEPAD Full time
AUDA – NEPAD’s job vacancy, Career and Recruitment

Job title : Head of Communications and Advocacy jobs in Gauteng

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : April 25, 2024

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Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent experience in communications and journalism to mobilise support and resources. Excellent writing, facilitation, and presentation skills to provide effective leadership to the Division, articulate and promote AUDA-NEPAD and African sectoral positions, and compose and defend requests for support or particular actions. Experience in leading and supervising a diverse team and the ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact. Experience in managing organizational resources and deployment in pursuit of innovative approaches and initiatives. Experience in working with social media and technology. Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP ERP) essential. Ability to always maintain confidentiality at the highest level. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness. Excellent strategic visioning, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, and reporting skills. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment, and energy. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions. Creative thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Good organization, planning, and time management skills. Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, and fluency in another AU language an added advantage.

Education and Experience:

A Master’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations and any other related field with at least ten (10) years post-qualification experience in leading a communication function within the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.  

Or

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or any other related field with at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience in leading a communication function within the public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally. At least five (5) years should be at management-level experience in leading and managing comparable within public sector, multilateral institutions, and international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally. 

Application: should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:

A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Development Agency. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages, and indicating your nationality, age, and gender. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas. A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only).

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