Senior Policy Officer

Main Responsibilities (not limited to): Programme Coordination Supporting the lead development, planning and monitoring of the execution of policy engagement interventions Initiate the development of concept notes for inter-pillar integration initiatives for internal and/or external stakeholders Policy Advocacy Contribute towards innovative ideation on policy advocacy activities Provide periodic updates on policy developments and opportunities at provincial, national, regional (SADC, continental level) and global level Support the development of shaping effective strategies to communicate policies aimed at achieving relevant policy targets Provide required support for programmatic policy advocacy activities and overseeing the successful execution policy infiltration initiatives Drafting op-Eds and relevant technical and high-level advocacy efforts and participating in high-level stakeholder engagements Research coordination Reporting Stakeholder Management Minimum Requirements: Masters in Public Policy, Social Policy, Development Studies or equivalent degree in Social Sciences or Humanities Minimum of 5 years previous work experience in NGO sector, development or multilateral agencies Proven previous experience in public policy analysis, advocacy and/or research Traceable experience in budgetary management and stakeholder management Evidence of progressive growth with increasing responsibility in prior employment Demonstrated success in working in teams, multicultural and complex environments