Overview
Lead NORCAP’s strategic engagement with African multilateral organisations, driving collaboration to strengthen governance, peace, resilience, and inclusive development. The role oversees strategic direction, programme and policy development, and operational delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate NORCAP’s strategic objectives into clear priorities, plans, and targets for the African Multilateral Partnerships Unit.
- Lead, manage, and develop unit staff.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for programmes.
- Strengthen institutional collaboration by building and maintaining effective partnerships with African multilateral institutions.
- Lead the development and implementation of thematic strategies, initiate new projects, and ensure systematic learning, risk assessment, and mitigation.
- Enhance donor engagement and fundraising efforts.
- Oversee unit operations, including daily workflow management, decision-making, team set-up and closure, and resource allocation.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role.
- Demonstrated experience in programme management, business development, fundraising, and donor engagement.
- Experience in African-led policy processes and integration priorities, in multilateral diplomacy and institutional cooperation.
- Experience in regional peace and security architectures, in African political and developmental frameworks.
- Strong credibility and experience representing an organisation to high-level regional and international stakeholders.
- Knowledge and expertise across both humanitarian and development sectors, with experience working in international contexts.
- Proven planning, coordination, networking, diplomacy and relationship-building skills.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
