Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>We are seeking to appoint a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to join The Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) in supporting the academic and research collaborations/work between the University of Oxford and African researchers and institutions.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be a key member of the AfOx team and will directly contribute to the development of our strategy and expansion and strengthening of our objectives and outputs, consistent with the long-term success of the Initiative.</div><br> <div>Reporting to AfOx Co-Director, you will head up communications, outreach and engagement activities to drive dissemination, stakeholder engagement and maximise the impact of AfOx programs.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, updating and delivering the AfOx communications strategy, considering priorities, audience requirements, channels, timescales and resources. You will plan and deliver effective and timely communications activity in line with this strategy. This will include writing and editing online and printed material, and managing others to do so. You will oversee the development and implementation of the AfOx stakeholder engagement strategy, working with the AfOx team to create and deliver a strategy that aligns with AfOx values and priorities. You will also be responsible for advising the Co-Directors and AfOx team on all matters relating to strategic communications and engagement with different audiences.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>It is essential that you are educated to degree level or equivalent, with relevant experience in Communications and Engagement. You will have proven experience in a communications/media role and working effectively in a large organisation with national and international stakeholders. You will have the ability to conceive, implement and evaluate creative communication strategies in a large and complex organisation. Finally, you will have demonstrable experience in producing effective web content and working with web content management, application management systems and other productivity tools as well as experience in working with African institutions.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Previous applicants need not apply.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 3 years and is funded by Mastercard Foundation.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12 midday on Friday 16 February 2024 will be considered. Please quote&#160;<strong>167503</strong>&#160;on all correspondence.</div> </div>