MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Executive Director is a very visible and outward facing position, responsible for leadership, oversight, partnerships, fundraising, facilitation, and high-level engagement with policymakers and donors. He/she will also support an Advisory Board and will oversee and ensure the accountability of staff
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy development and planning
- Develop and lead implementation of the Advocacy Accelerator’s strategy, working in collaboration with the Advocacy Accelerator Advisory Committee. This will build on research and engagement with partners that have informed three initial priority activities for the Advocacy Accelerator, including: (1) online platforms for accessing advocacy and organizational development information and resources; (2) in-person platforms for advocates to engage with and learn from one another; and (3) referrals to advocacy and organizational development experts and technical assistance providers.
- Expand and build on existing online resource and exchange platforms to increase opportunities for advocates across the globe to access and share advocacy and organizational development information, resources, and expertise.
Programme oversight
- Ensure efficient set-up of the entity and all financial, human resources, compliance, management, and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems.
- Closely manage financial resources to ensure transparent and effective use of resources. Oversee and ensure sustainability of the Advocacy Accelerator budget, in partnership with Amref Health Africa financial and administrative staff.
- Through effective management, supervision and accountability practices, ensure that staff and consultants supporting the Advocacy Accelerator complete the day-to-day program and administrative operations of the Advocacy Accelerator.
- Supervise staff as assigned, including providing regular professional support and coaching to supervisees, assessing their performance and recommending improvements they can make to achieve their annual objectives and project’s goal in general.
Resource mobilization and programme development
· Attract funds to support the Advocacy Accelerator’s work and long-term sustainability. Building on an initial 15-month commitment of support from the Hewlett Foundation, the Executive Director will create, oversee, and implement a business plan to ensure sustainable resources for the continuation and growth of the Advocacy Accelerator, including building on and expanding pre-existing engagement with foundation partners and network stakeholders
Networking and Partnership
· Establish and grow partnerships with advocacy stakeholders across the region and globally to utilize, engage, and interact with the Advocacy Accelerator through virtual and in-person platforms. Ensure that these online and in-person platforms are effectively used and valued by advocacy partners and donors across the region.
· Serve as the primary external representative for the Advocacy Accelerator by participating in and speaking at meetings and conferences, engaging with the media, and partnering with high-level stakeholders and donors.
· Engage with partners to identify and utilize opportunities for advocates to engage with and learn from each other about effective advocacy tools, tactics, and practices.
Report Writing
· Develop and submit timely reports i.e. monthly, activity reports
Governance management
· Manage and support the operations and governance functions of the Advocacy Accelerator Advisory Board, which will include advocacy leaders from across the globe who will help to inform and guide the strategy, operations, and priorities of the Advocacy Accelerator.
· Serve as Ex-officio of the Advocacy Accelerator Advisory Board.
· Manage the overall relationship with the host organisation.
Additional program or project responsibilities as may be assigned
Education and knowledge
· Strong and passionate commitment to advocacy capacity strengthening in Africa.
· Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and partners toward common goals
· High level contacts and relationships at national, regional and global levels in Africa
· Demonstrated ability to ensure knowledge management and sharing of skills and information with diverse communities.
· Proven experience effectively managing staff and consultants for high performance.
· Successful experience fundraising and managing budgets
- Demonstrated experience fostering and strengthening relationships and partnerships with targeted stakeholders.
· Experience in communication, including writing and public speaking.
· Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and networking skills
· Ability to prioritize and multi-task
· Ability to exercise confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people.
Desirable Qualification:
· Master’s degree in public policy, public health, communications, or other relevant field.
· Ability to travel at least 20% time.
7.2 Experience
· At least 10 years of experience leading successful high-level policy advocacy in Africa
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