Senior Advocacy Officer, A2dsrh

2 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa AUDA-NEPAD Full time

The AUDA-NEPAD invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of **Senior Advocacy Officer, **A2DSRH.**

Under the supervision of the Senior Principal Officer in the Bureau of the CEO, the Senior Advocacy Officer will play a crucial role in the strategic communications and advocacy towards the implementation of the Africa Demographic Dividend and Sexual and Reproductive Health (A2DSRH) within the Office of the CEO.

**Required Skills and **Competencies**
- Experience and extensive knowledge of communications, advocacy, marketing, and journalism.
- Ability to conceptualize, design and implement major information campaigns on the African continent.
- Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships.
- Excellent writing, facilitation, and presentation skills to provide effective leadership to the, articulate and promote AUDA-NEPAD and African sectoral positions, and compose and defend requests for support or particular actions.
- Experience in prudently managing organizational resources and deployment in pursuit of innovative approaches and initiatives.
- Extensive experience in working with social media and technology.
- Excellent computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP ERP) essential, as well as other media and communications tools.High level of excellence, 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.
- Innovation, creative thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Good organization, planning, and time management skills.
- Ability to work with a team and individually.
- Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, and fluency in another AU language an added advantage.
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality at the highest level.

**E**d**ucation and **Experience**:
A master's degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations or any other related field with at least (7) years post-qualification experience in leading a communication of which three (3) years should be at a supervisory level at 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, International Relations or 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.

**Applications **should be forwarded utilising ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5**:To apply, please submit the following:
1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the African Union Development Agency

2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age, and gender.

4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

**Remuneration**:Indicative basic salary of US$42,018.78 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832.68 per annum), gratuity (15% of gross salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

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