Head of Communication (AfCFTA) at the African Union (AU)

African Union is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Communication (AfCFTA)

Requisition ID: 1503
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Secretary General
Directorate/Department : African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Division : Communication
Number of Direct Reports: 8
Number of Indirect Reports: 2
Job Grade: P5
Contract Type: Regular

About African Union: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

Job Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations and Advertising, Marketing or Business Administration with twelve (12) years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in the area of corporate communications of which Seven (7) years should be at senior management level and 5 (five) should involve 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 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.

Required Skills:

• 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

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered. 
• The Africa Union is an equal-opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.