Senior Communications Officer (ACERWC) 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: Senior Communications Officer (ACERWC)

Requisition ID: 1497
Location:  Maseru, Lesotho
Reports to: Deputy Secretary
Directorate / Department: Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development 
Division: African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
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, International Relations, Public Relations, or Journalism. At least seven (7) years of relevant professional work experience of which three (3) years should be at supervisory level OR
• A University Bachelor Degree in the above-mentioned areas of study, with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) years of at supervisory level.
• At least three (3) years of post-qualification, increasingly responsible work experience in communication, writing and content creation and public relations;
• Experience working on child rights issues in Africa
• Experience in Website management
• Experience in designing printed and online materials
• Knowledge of the work of the ACERWC and the African Human Rights System.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to work independently to meet critical and competing deadlines (multi-tasking), to produce high quality work in short timeframes;
• Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills,
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of common computer applications and systems;
• Excellent drafting, reporting, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong program/project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people and stakeholders;
• Applicants must be proficient in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish). Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be 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
6th December, 2022.