Head of Communications and Advocacy - JhbFull job descriptionThe African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Head of Communications and Advocacy.Required Skills and CompetenciesExcellent 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).Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$50,746 per annum plus other entitlements e.g., Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($26,496 per annum), pension (19% of basic salary), education allowance, medical aid, life and accident insurance in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to the internationally recruited staff of the African Union.Applications: must be received no later than Monday, 25 March 2024. to apply:https://e-recruitment.nepad.org:44310/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_startpage_ext_candPlease note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.If you face challenges during profile creation or application, log your problem to audahiring@nepad.org
