Executive Director, Africa Advocacy

7 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa ONE Campaign Full time

**ABOUT ONE**

ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.

We believe the fight against poverty isn't about charity, but about justice and equality. Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account.

ONE's members are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They're artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.

ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.

Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment. When you work for ONE, you will receive excellent benefits along with the opportunity to be part of an international organization and contribute to our mission to end extreme poverty and preventable disease.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**

The Executive Director partners with the senior leadership team to set the agenda and overall strategic initiatives for ONE's advocacy work in the Africa market. The ED is integral to leading the organization in its shift to becoming more Africa-centric in both its voice and development initiatives. The ED is an essential member of the ONE team, a group of talented professionals dedicated to the common goals of ending extreme poverty and preventable disease. They champion this cause through the development of innovative and strategic initiatives to achieve ONE's mission.

Location: Abuja, Dakar or Johannesburg, with frequent international travel.

**IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL**:
The main responsibilities of the Executive Director fall into four key categories: Strategy and Leadership, Building Out ONE in Africa, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications and Management and Leadership.
- Strategy and Leadership _
- Lead ONE's advocacy work with Sub-Saharan Africa governments, Pan-African institutions and civil society by securing key partnerships and representing ONE in high-level dialogue with leaders on substantive policy issues
- Collaborate with the senior leadership team on the planning and implementation of strategic goals across the organization, particularly through the Africa lens
- Provide internal leadership to ONE on Africa-based or relevant issues driving thought leadership for ONE's management team and staff, and in general, help create a learning environment for the team
- Building Out ONE (BOA) In Africa_
- Lead the Africa Team to contribute to ONE's strategic shift to a more authentic African voice by inspiring and guiding the ONE team to implement and live out the BOA strategic priorities
- Provide guidance on the range of issues outlined in the BOA strategy, including job creation, climate resilience, health and education, and governance and accountability.
- Build ONE's capacity in Africa to influence policy with select governments and pan-African institutions, including:

- Growing the number of African voices on global platforms
- Growing the number of campaigns/mechanisms that engage citizens
- Growing the number of African countries committing/delivering to fulfill commitments (OGP, Malabo, Abuja)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communications_
- Oversee efforts to develop and sustain positive and productive relationships with key government officials, Africa policy research and think tanks, academics, the media, NGOs, the private sector, and other relevant communities across our key markets
- Foster and develop champions and other influencers on pertinent issues from a range of communities and industries
- Build and maintain executive-level, strategic working relationships with the leadership of African institutions including the African Union and the African Development Bank, African governments, private sector organisations, the media, and civil society groups
- Engage African leadership, in both the public and private sector, in effective dialogue to ensure their input into the development of ONE's policy, campaigning, and advocacy areas
- Secure access for ONE to high-level strategic meetings, conferences, and events throughout Africa
- Attend and represent ONE at AU Heads of State meetings and other high-level engagements
- Management and Leadership_
- Lead, engage, and motivate a team of staff and consultants across Africa, including line management of senior expert staff
- Contribute as a thought leader and help create a learning e

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