Consultant, Strategic Relations and Advocacy: Anglophone Africa - Johannesburg - ONE Campaign

Description

About the ONE Campaign

ONE is a global, nonpartisan organization that fights for a more just world by demanding investments needed to create economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa. We do this by deploying trusted and dynamic advocacy that leverages hard-hitting data, credible grassroots activism, creative political engagement, and strategic partnerships. We use all this to influence decision-makers to take action and tackle the world's biggest challenges.

Description of Scope of Work

The Strategic Relations and Advocacy Consultant will lead ONE's advocacy and strategic relations strategy across Anglophone Africa. They will be responsible for managing and enhancing ONE's relationships with government officials, policy-makers, private sector leaders, and relevant stakeholders. This role involves creating and implementing strategies to influence public policy, governance, and to advance ONE's objectives, vision, and mission – increasing economic opportunities and healthy lives in Africa.

This role is crucial in maintaining and developing networks with individuals and organizations in government, civil society, and the private sector. The Consultant will develop and deliver national, regional, Pan-African, and global advocacy and campaigns, as well as engage with politicians, senior government officials, civil society and private sector leaders, and media on behalf of ONE.

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial in nature and possess extensive experience in high-level relationship management, with excellent knowledge of select Anglophone Africa politics and decision-making processes in countries. They will be a strong presenter and communicator, flexible and enthusiastic leader. They must have a bias for getting things done and focusing on impact. They must have exceptional interpersonal and management skills as well as excellent media skills.

An in-depth knowledge of international development, health advocacy, economics, and/or finance is essential.

This is a 6-month consultancy, based on co-created deliverables, with a possibility of renewal based on performance. This role is based in any of ONE Africa markets (Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Senegal) and will report to the Africa Executive Director.

Policies and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ONE's advocacy strategy in selecting anglophone Africa with in-depth knowledge in one or more of ONE's focus areas - healthcare, economic development, development finance, and/or international development.
• Engage with high-level policymakers to advocate for policies that align with ONE's vision, mission, and agreed-upon priorities. This involves monitoring political developments in the anglophone Africa region and globally as they pertain to Africa, making policy-influencing proposals, and formulating strategic approaches to influence decision-making processes.
• Demonstrate excellent influencing skills with high-level stakeholders, and depth of knowledge of advocacy with a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning, and media work and of how policy change can be achieved through effective and impactful advocacy.

• Foster productive partnerships and establish a network of contacts to build and grow strong relationships with government officials and policy-makers. The Consultant will effectively represent ONE's interests and secure support for key initiatives that are in line with our work.
• Work effectively and sensitively with a wide range of strategic allies & partners at multiple levels (government, intergovernmental organizations, private sector, civil society).
• Maintain close links with other international development advocates in anglophone Africa and globally, including campaigners and political advisors working in think tanks, NGOs, trade unions, faith communities, political parties and the private sector, ensuring their activities shape and inform ONE's strategy.
• Engage Anglophone countries civil society organisations and expert leadership in effective dialogue to ensure their input into the development of ONE's targeted policy, campaigning, and advocacy areas.
• Secure access for ONE to high-level strategic meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Represent ONE to senior government officials, politicians, and high-level events in Anglophone Africa and globally.
• Develop strategic and effective programs and initiatives to advance ONE's mission across Africa and within non-African countries working closely with global market teams.

Communication and Brand Management

• Communicate complex and sophisticated topics in simple,