Head of AU Advocacy & Liaison Office
Quick answer
Oxfam in Africa is hiring a mid-career Head of AU Advocacy & Liaison Office (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) with a 2-year fixed-term contract, offering remuneration in line with Oxfam International's salary scale plus core benefits.
- Role
- Head of AU Advocacy & Liaison Office
- Organization
- Oxfam
- Location
- Addis-Abeba, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- In line with Oxfam International's salary scale plus core benefits and global benefits applicable to internationally recruited, relocated staff
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Oxfam in Africa is seeking an experienced leader with recognized influencing skills to head its African Union (AU) Advocacy and Liaison Office, based in Addis Ababa.
What you'll do
- Drive Oxfam's engagement with the African Union and its institutions
- Develop and implement high-impact advocacy strategies to influence continental policy and practice
- Represent Oxfam at the highest levels with the AU
- Build strategic relationships
- Help position Oxfam as a credible, trusted partner
What it takes
- Strong leadership in advocacy and influencing
- Experience engaging with the African Union or comparable multilateral institutions
- Ability to design and deliver influencing strategies combining policy analysis, advocacy, media communication and partnerships
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Comfort navigating complex multi-stakeholder environments
- Strategic/political analysis ability to translate AU processes into influencing opportunities for countries and partners
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Core benefits and global benefits applicable to internationally recruited, relocated staff
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is in line with Oxfam International's salary scale plus core benefits and global benefits applicable to internationally recruited, relocated staff.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include strong leadership in advocacy and influencing, experience engaging with the African Union or comparable multilateral institutions, and the ability to design and deliver influencing strategies.
How do I apply?
Please be sure to indicate you saw this position on Globaljobs.org and apply now.
Is the job remote?
The job is onsite in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
How to apply
Apply directly on Oxfam's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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