ADVOCACY EXPERT
Within delegated authority and under the general guidance of the
Executive Director, the Advocacy Expert is responsible for maintaining
complete awareness on AIR services, remittance related facts, to Member
States, remittance senders and receivers, development partners and other
stakeholders, creation of favorable image and good will through
innovative and proactive communications. She/he keeps records of the
Institutional development and important events. Prepares promotional
materials and assist in fund-raising activities. Monitors and evaluates
impacts and improvements of advocacy works.
1. Post
Job title: Advocacy Expert
Grade: P3
Department: Social Affairs Department
Supervisor: Executive Director
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
2. Major Duties and Responsibilities
3. Qualifications and Work Experience Required
3.1 Education/Training Candidates must hold Bachelor's University Degree
in Political Science and International Relations, or Public Relations
and Communications related fields. A Master's in the aforementioned
fields is an added advantage.
3.2 Experience: Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant
working experience in Advocacy, public relations and other related
works, of which at least 3 years should be at senior position. Specific
working knowledge in with African Member States is highly desirable.
3.3 Other Technical Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate
others and to work in a multi-cultural environment; Excellent drafting
and reporting skills; Good planning and organizational skills. Firm
belief in teamwork and gender equality; Knowledge on computer aided
training and workshop tools; Proficiency in one of the African Union
working languages. Knowledge of several other working language(s) would
be an added advantage.
4. Language Requirement
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic
and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of second or all of the other
working languages would be an added advantage
5. Tenure of Appointment
The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of
One Year (1), of which the first three (3) month will be considered as a
probationary period.
6. Gender Mainstreaming
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
7. Remuneration
The salary attached to the position is a fixed monthly lump sum of US$
7,039.79 (P3 Step5) inclusive of all allowances for internationally
recruited staff, and US$ 5,884.45 inclusive of all allowances for
locally recruited staff.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 14 th May 2015.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission
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