About

Africa Outreach Manager

ONE is a campaign and advocacy organization backed by two million people from around the world and every walk of life who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. We hold world leaders to account for the promises, and we press them to support better policies and more effective aid and trade reform. We also work with leaders in Africa to support greater democracy, accountability and transparency.

We are looking for an Africa Outreach Manager to support our advocacy and policy development work with government agencies, civil society and private sector organisations based in sub-Saharan Africa.  This role will support the Africa Director and the Senior Manager Africa Outreach to develop effective relationships with organisations and key individuals, ensuring that ONE’s priorities are closely aligned with those of our African partners.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in the international development sector in a sub-saharan African country, preferably within an advocacy and policy development role.  They will also have excellent communication skills with the ability to advocate ONE’s policy positions to partners from different sectors.
 
Reports to: Africa Director
Location: This role will be based in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the exact location to be decided. Some international travel may be required.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Africa Director and the Senior Manager Africa Outreach to develop and implement ONE’s Africa strategy and to maintain ONE’s dialogue with partners across government, civil society organisations and international agencies.
  • Liaise with contacts from the African government and civil society in the development of ONE’s key policy, campaigning and advocacy areas.
  • Identify issues of relevance to ONE’s work in Africa and develop appropriate strategies to address them.
  • Contribute to the preparation of country specific briefings for ONE’s senior staff/high profile advocates in their interactions with leaders in government and civil society
  • Support teams within the organisation with the preparation and the coordination of ONE trips to Africa, to ensure briefs have been prepared for trip participants and logistics have been arranged.
  • Work closely with the ONE global policy, campaigns, advocacy, media and internet teams to ensure that all ONE products contain highly credible African content
  • Represent ONE at events, conferences and meetings.


Required Skills and Competence (candidates should demonstrate how their experience meets these in their application letter):

  • Experience of working in a sub-Saharan African country within the international development sector, preferably within an advocacy or policy development role.
  • Good knowledge of civil society organisations, government agencies, private sector companies and international development agencies based in sub-Saharan Africa, with experience of working in partnership within some of these sectors.
  • A global outlook with a clear understanding of the mechanisms of Western and African markets and the relationships between these markets.
  • Outstanding analytical, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
  • Very good communications skills, with experience of influencing stakeholders and establishing and maintaining strong partnerships.
  • Ability to responding flexibly to opportunities and requests sometime with little notice.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to ONE’s aims and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning and media work and of how policy change can be achieved through effective advocacy
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Flexible, resourceful and innovative
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment
  • Fluent English essential.



Deadline for applications: 12.00pm BST, Monday 16th November 2009

For more information, including details on the application process, please contact Tina Ajuonuma, European Operations Manager:  tina.ajuonuma@one.org or +44(0)20 7434 7550.