Global Director of Advocacy and Communications at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

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• The Global Director of Advocacy & Communications is a new position, and he/she/they will be a critical part of Adeso's success. We are seeking a seasoned leader who will be able to bring Adeso's advocacy efforts to the next level. The Global Director will work with the Adeso senior team to advocate for and co-create an Africa liberated from aid. To succeed in this position, you will need a strong track record of previous advocacy campaigns, sharpened communications skills, outstanding relationship-building skills, and a strong existing network. In addition, the person in this role is expected to be knowledgeable of, and wholeheartedly dedicated to, the aims of decolonization and rethinking the global aid system.

• In collaboration with senior leadership and building on previous efforts, develop/fortify Adeso's advocacy strategy and workplan.
• Develop a strong network of African and Global South academia, activists, scholars, and more to support our advocacy and influencing goals.
• Working closely with the Pledge for Change Director, ensure that the advocacy efforts of both efforts are coordinated and self-reinforcing.
• Conceptualize and manage Adeso's outreach to influential stakeholders (government, policy makers, civil society organizations, networks, media, and more).
• Oversee the planning and implementation of Adeso's advocacy convenings, including thinking through advocacy goals at the outset, identifying, and outreaching to key audience members, developing key messages and talking points.
• Support the process of identifying, cultivating, and managing new and on-going partnerships with individuals, organizations, and foundations that advance Adeso's decolonization aims.
• Represent Adeso at key convenings, webinars, conferences, and events to speak on key decolonization goals and action items.
• Coordinate and partner with networks and other groups such as the Near Network, BRAC, Civicus, and the West African Civil Society Institute (WACSI) on common positioning and joint-advocacy opportunities.
• Provide economic and political analysis as needed to support Adeso's thought leadership.
• Monitor ongoing developments in decolonization/localization to advise Adeso leadership on response and engagement.
• Lead ad hoc projects such as the decolonization docuseries to ensure its successful completion.
• Support KujaLearn and KujaAdvise on content creation for e-learning courses and curriculum development for the growing community of practice dedicated to decolonized philanthropy, including ongoing learning journeys.
• Lead the donor education work including developing curriculum and delivery of the material at key opportunities.

• Working with team members, direct, implement, and oversee Adeso's communications function, which primarily serves Adeso's advocacy goals.
• Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members, influencers, and community leaders.
• Oversee Adeso's communications outputs including digital, video, audio, and print content, including op-eds, blogs, white papers, case studies, videos, and news articles in support of Adeso's strategic goals on various platforms.
• Oversee Adeso's social media presence and content.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of aid and development, with the ability to critically analyze systems.
• A bachelor's degree in communications, political science, or a related field is required; a graduate degree is highly preferred.
• Fluency in French is highly desired.
• Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to produce influential advocacy materials.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Proven track record of leading successful advocacy campaigns.
• Exceptional capacity for working well within teams and building strong relationships with all levels of employees.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the vision and mission of Adeso.
• A self-starter team player, with the ability to work independently.
• A positive, problem-solving outlook and the ability to manage ambiguity.
• A sense of humor and a willingness to roll with the punches when needed

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