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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Information and Outreach Officer
Requisition ID: 2381
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Job Grade: P3
Contract Type: Regular
Division: AU-SAFGRAD
Reports to: Coordinator, AU-SAFGRAD
Directorate/Department/Organ: DARBE
Purpose of Job
- As the Communication and Outreach Officer at AU-SAFGRAD, you will lead efforts to promote SAFGRAD’s mission and successes through strategic communication and advocacy.
- Your role involves creating impactful content, engaging stakeholders across different platforms, and maintaining consistent messaging to amplify SAFGRAD’s visibility and support.
- You’ll also manage media relations, coordinate outreach activities, and assess communication strategies to ensure they effectively advance SAFGRAD’s goals.
Main Functions
Under the supervision of the Coordinator, SAFGRAD, the Information and Outreach Officer is responsible for the following:
- Elaborate, implement, and follow up on the SAFGRAD information communication/advocacy strategy.
- Develop linkages and ensure effective two-way communication and dialogue with different stakeholders and target groups for better impact of SAFGRAD programmes and activities.
- Develop and disseminate outreach materials (brochures, bulletins, proceedings, presentations, audio-video materials, and reports).
- Organize outreach events (seminars, conferences, workshops, consultations, press briefings).
- Regularly update the SAFGRAD website.
- Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships in the area of communication/information to strengthen AU-SAFGRAD programmes, impact, and overall image.
Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 37,453.00 (P3 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (55% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 19,530.00 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.
Application Closing Date
4th October, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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