Head of Communication by African Union

• Manage and supervise employees within the division with regard to the department goals objectives including performance evaluation.
• Design strategies and policies consistent with the Department's goal in order to address the pertinent issues in the relevant area.
• Contribute to the development of the departmental communication plan and ensure implementation at division level
• Manage communication risk within the division and recommend mitigation strategies
• Design and plan institutional and Directorate policies programs to achieve strategies.
• Develop new and existing activities as components of the strategies and policies.
• Address problems in arising to current approaches to relevant area.
• Engage stakeholders within Members States and RECs in designing and implementing communication strategies.
• Represent the organisation and explain its position at Press briefing.
• Mobilise funding from all donors to use to execute strategies and activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic financial and budget execution reports and monitor budget execution at division level.
• Ensure creation of an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression.

• Develop and execute communications strategies - including writing communications plans and developing key messages
• Engage with State Parties, stakeholders and partners on various issues, including handling crisis communications situations
• Spearhead the establishment of modern data processing system for the AfCFTA Website and managing websites, internal and external
• Determine and execute Directorate strategy on the implementation of AfCFTA and overall Agenda 2063 and coordinate the implementation of continental and regional priority programmes and projects
• Mobilize resources and partners in support of the implementation of AfCFTA' s priority programmes and projects
• Devise policies and priorities of the AfCFTA' s actions to media external audiences and the public, ensuring that AfCFTA' s messaging reflects its policies and priorities appropriately
• Ensure the efficient running of communication and media operations, providing guidance, advice and specialized training as needed, and responding to any emerging issues
• Lead knowledge management, information systems, the web system, projects and programmes to develop and/or update the information, communication and knowledge management strategy based on AfCFTA overall strategic plan.
• Advise and support AfCFTA on implementation of technology-based projects, media and public outreach activities in relation with their conferences, workshops, public events and activities and delivering media and online messages in a timely and effective manner
• Promotes communication and engagement that encourages and build strategic partnerships with the AU specifically: Private Sector, Academia, Development Partners, African Youth Associations, Diaspora & Civil Society
• Promotes correct use AU Brand and its identities on all communication developed for AU departments, institutions and in collaboration with partners.
• Overseeing the editorial content and production of all publications and public information materials, public statements and other communication material from AfCFTA
• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

• Professional qualification in marketing / or public relations will be an added advantage
• Regional / international experience managing communication for large national or regional or international organizations
• Experience in producing high quality advertising and content creation in-house or working with media and advertising agencies
• Experience in conceptualizing and implementing high impact digital marketing campaigns
• Computer literacy and use of modern means of communication tools is an added advantage.

• Corporate Marketing and Brand Strategy development and communication implementation
• A demonstrated ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Ability to manage budgets and determine financial impact
• Ability to delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority with regard to performance management and professional development
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

• Strategic Perspective:
• Developing Others
• Change Management
• Managing Risk

• Building Relationships
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating with impact

• Conceptual Thinking
• Job Knowledge and information sharing
• Drive for Results
• Fosters Innovation

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