Career at The ONE Campaign for a Nigeria Director
ONE is a global campaign and advocacy organization
co-founded by Bono and backed by nearly seven million people from around
the world and every walk of life that are committed to the fight
against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa.
We hold world leaders to account for the promises made to the poorest,
and we press them to support better policies and more effective aid and
trade reform. We also work with leaders in Africa to support greater
democracy, accountability and transparency so these resources can be
effectively deployed.
ONE has offices in Berlin, Brussels,
Johannesburg, London, New York City, Paris and Washington DC.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Nigeria Director
leads ONE’s “inside” advocacy strategy in Nigeria targeting high level
government officials and policy makers in Nigeria. With ONE expanding
and deepening its Africa presence through developing a Nigeria country
program, this is a critical period for building strong, consistent and
trusted relations with the Buhari administration.
The
Nigeria Director will work closely with the Africa Executive Director,
executive management and other senior staff across the organisation to
devise, implement and manage a highly effective Nigeria lobbying and
government relations strategy delivering concrete policy and budget
changes in Nigeria. This role will supervise and collaborate with the
Nigeria Policy and Advocacy Director and the Africa team to ensure
effectiveness of media and campaigns interventions in Nigeria. This role
will also provide strategic direction to all elements of ONEs
intervention in Nigeria in consultation with the Africa Director.
The
ideal candidate will possess extensive experience of high level
lobbying and relationship management, with an excellent knowledge of
Nigeria politics and decision making in the Buhari government. S/he will
be a flexible and enthusiastic team player with exceptional
interpersonal and management skills and excellent media instincts.
Knowledge of international development and Africa is also essential.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
- § Lead on the development and implementation of ONE’s government relations and ONEs inside lobbying strategy in Nigeria
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Develop and maintain relationships with senior advisors, officials and
decision-makers in the Nigerian government and opposition parties
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Lead on ONE’s relationships with Aso Rock, the vice presidency, the
budget and Finance ministries and other relevant government
departments
- § Maintain close links with other development
lobbyists in Nigeria - including campaigners and political advisors
working in think tanks, NGOs, trade unions, faith communities and
political parties and the private sector - and ensure their activities
shape and inform ONE’s political strategy
- § Act as Chief Advisor to politics and political processes in Nigeria
- § Lead the drafting and review of Nigeria political and policy analysis
- § In year 1 help ensure the effective implementation of the Nigerian Health Act, amongst other policies
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Oversee and participate in the preparation of briefings for ONE’s high
profile advocates in their interactions with Nigeria senior government
and political figures, representing ONE at such meetings and events as
required
- § Work closely with policy and advocacy leads based in Dakar and Addis and other African locations.
- § Work closely with relevant teams to secure effective and impactful Nigeria campaigns and media content
- § Secure access for ONE to high level strategic meetings and conferences, attending these meetings as required.
- § Supervise the work of junior staff, interns or consultants as appropriate
- § Any other duties as required
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- § Extensive experience of designing and implementing successful lobbying strategies which achieve policy change in Nigeria
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Extensive experience of high level government, development
organizations and other political and community stakeholders
relationship management and experience of representing organisations in
meeting or external engagements with high level officials.
- § Significant high level political contacts in the Nigeria
- § Proven political judgment and demonstrable understanding of the links between lobbying, popular campaigning and media
- § Effective policy and political analyses experiences
- § Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to draft fluent, persuasive and insightful material
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The ability to work effectively and sensitively with the Nigeria
Policy and Advocacy Director and a wide range of actors and influencers
in Nigeria and patience of overseeing the developing and management of
projects
- § Proven ability to supervise and work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills
- § Flexibility to respond to a fast-changing political landscape with shifting deadlines
- § Experience of managing staff and external contractors.
- § Excellent judgment and sensitivity; experience of working in a global or culturally diverse setting
- § Understanding of and respect for ONE’s nonpartisan approach
- § Organised, with proven ability to juggle multiple projects at once
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A strong understanding of development issues affecting Africa and a
strong commitment to ONE’s policy priorities is desirable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If
you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable
disease, please submit an application, resume, and a cover letter
(explaining why you are the best person for the job) on our jobs page by
April 16th, 2016.
Click Here to Apply
Candidates that apply after
the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates that do
not provide cover letters will not be considered.
We thank all
candidates for their interest; however we are only able to contact those
who we decide to interview. No phone calls please.
Only candidates authorized to work in Nigeria without any restrictions need apply.