African Union Director, External Relations & Strategic Engagement Jobs in Ethiopia
Purpose of Job
The Director of External Engagement will enhance the Africa CDC reputation, status and impact, ensuring the organisation has outstanding relations with African Union Member States, Governments, international organisations, Partners, funding organisations, relevant media and other stakeholders by providing dynamic and inspirational strategic leadership for the Resource Mobilisation, Communication and Public Information and Policy and Health Diplomacy Divisions, setting a strategic direction coherent with the overall Africa CDC strategic plan and the new public health order.
He/She will drive high-performance by developing and mentoring team members whilst holding them accountable for the delivery of the operating plan’s ambitious targets and encouraging cross-team working by driving the successful delivery of Africa CDC strategic plan through strategic engagements and communication.
As a member of the Senior Executive Team (SET), the Director of External Engagement supports the Director General in setting the strategic direction of the Africa CDC and providing strategic leadership and management across the organisation, enabling the SET to drive and deliver the implementation of the Africa CDC ambitious strategic and operational plans.
He/She will lead long-term strategic planning, overseeing daily operations, delegating tasks to staff and managing the general operations of the Directorate.
Main Functions
The main duties will include, but not limited to:
Establish strategic communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilisation targets, developing policies, and strategies.
Provide leadership and thoughtful strategic advice on multi-pronged approaches of Africa CDC External Engagement, Advocacy, Communications and Partnership’s strategy, ensure appropriate action plans for each area are designed and implemented.
Guide and position the Africa CDC to develop strong partnerships with AU Member states, media and partners.
Develop and execute the overall strategy for the directorate and ensures alignment with overall organizational strategy;
Manage and supervise employees within the directorate, ensures the timely delivery of the directorate’s goals and effective staff performance evaluation;
Drive the implementation and monitring of policies, strategies and programs to contribute to the effective implementation of relevant AU Policy Organs Decisions;
Ensure the delivery of the directorate’s annual targets in line with the organization’s overall goals and maintains robust departmental monitoring and evaluation systems;
Provide technical leadership and ensures efficient functioning of all Divisions within the directorate;
Manage the work of the Directorate and supervises direct reports to ensure their effective performance in line with the organization’s performance management policy and system;
Lead the directorate and ensures effective management of programme implementation such as communication and stakeholder engagement strategy, health policies and diplomacy initiatives and resource mobilisation strategies in accordance with relevant rules, policies and procedures;
Build and maintain good working relations and collaboration with other directorates/departments;
Develop and maintain regular working relations with senior stakeholders in Member State, media and partner institutions;
Provide strategic support, guidance and training to the team, to ensure effective delivery on the directorate and division’s priorities.
Facilitate public and stakeholder input to inform the development and implementation of an impactful strategic communication, stakeholder engagement and resource mobilisation strategy
Measure and communicating performance and impact strategic communication, marketing and resource mobilisation initiative, including regular reporting to the public.
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in strategic / organizational, communication, Marketing, international relations, public policy, or related field with at least Fifteen (15) years of experience out of which eight (8) years should be at managerial level, and five (5) in direct supervisory role is required.
Additional experience and training in Diplomacy, fundraising, marketing and advocacy efforts is an added advantage.
Experience in Public Health area will be an asset
Demonstrated understanding of the latest communications and marketing trends.
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in public information and communication, international relations, public policy, or related area is required.
Essential
Proven experience of leading a highly effective and successful Marketing and Communications or External Affairs department, with responsibility for directing, marketing and communications, and a number of other relevant functions, which could include policy, public affairs, resource mobilisation and partnerships.
Advanced knowledge of Strategic communications, marketing and partnership principles.
Significant experience of developing senior-level external relationships and securing the highest-level advocacy, including developing and harnessing strong networks across multiple stakeholder groups.
Advance understanding of stakeholder engagement.
Extensive experience of leading, motivating and managing teams with the ability to promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement and innovation.
Experience and successful track record working in a diverse complex fast paced environments and the ability to influence positive change.
Knowledge and passion for data and insights.
Senior level experience in Corporate strategic policy, frameworks, project management and planning
Knowledge of financial management
Commercially astute
Proven success of transformational change management and implementing process change through people and capacity building. Ability to address a range of issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions.
Ability to advise on and develop concrete solutions to high profile and sensitive communication challenges. Ability to assess world-wide communication environments, develop communication strategies and manage implementation of public information campaigns with various promotional and publicity techniques.
Desirable
Experience of working in international affairs in an international organisation
International experience in a professional, educational or voluntary capacity
Experience of working with external partners, funders and media.
A well-developed understanding of the fundraising, strategic communications, marketing and public policy, governance and diplomacy.
An understanding of changing economic, political, and social environments affecting the Africa CDC.
An understanding and analysis of Africa and global political space and atmosphere
High level of diplomatic and communication etiquette.
High level interpersonal skills.
Membership or an internationally recognized professional communication body (e.g., PR, MPR) is mandatory.
How to Apply
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