Apply: AfCFTA Head of Communication

By Managing Editor
June 13, 2023

Deadline: 10 July, 2023

Location: Accra, Ghana

The African Union (AU) has opened applications for the role of Head of Communications for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately U.S.$ 3.4 trillion.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise employees within the division with regard to the department’s goals and 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 divisional level
Manage communication risk within the division and recommend mitigation strategies
Design and plan institutional and directorate policies programmes to achieve strategies
Develop new and existing activities as components of the strategies and policies
Address problems arising from current approaches to relevant area
Engage stakeholders within member states and RECs in designing and implementing communication strategies
Represent the organisation and explain its position at press briefings
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 divisional level
Ensure creation of an inspiring work environment to enable staff development and professional progression

Requirements

Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations and Advertising, Marketing or Business Administration
12 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in the area of corporate communications of which seven years should be at senior management level and five years in supervisory roles
Professional qualification in marketing or public relations will be an added advantage
Regional/international experience managing communication for large national or regional or international organisations
Experience in producing high quality advertising and content creation in-house or working with media and advertising agencies
Experience in conceptualising and implementing high impact digital marketing campaigns
Computer literacy and use of modern means of communication tools is an added advantage
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 programme 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