Senior Policy Officer

Main Responsibilities (not limited to): Programme CoordinationSupporting the lead development, planning and monitoring of the execution of policy engagement interventionsInitiate the development of concept notes for inter-pillar integration initiatives for internal and/or external stakeholders Policy AdvocacyContribute towards innovative ideation on policy advocacy activities Provide periodic updates on policy developments and opportunities at provincial, national, regional (SADC, continental level) and global levelSupport the development of shaping effective strategies to communicate policies aimed at achieving relevant policy targetsProvide required support for programmatic policy advocacy activities and overseeing the successful execution policy infiltration initiativesDrafting op-Eds and relevant technical and high-level advocacy efforts and participating in high-level stakeholder engagementsResearch coordinationReportingStakeholder ManagementMinimum Requirements: Masters in Public Policy, Social Policy, Development Studies or equivalent degree in Social Sciences or HumanitiesMinimum of 5 years previous work experience in NGO sector, development or multilateral agenciesProven previous experience in public policy analysis, advocacy and/or researchTraceable experience in budgetary management and stakeholder managementEvidence of progressive growth with increasing responsibility in prior employmentDemonstrated success in working in teams, multicultural and complex environments