The Southern Africa Development Community Secretariat (SADC) is seeking to recruit

highly motivated and experienced professionals who are citizens of Member States of the

SADC to fill the following regional position in its Organisation Structure.

1. Senior Officer - Policy and Strategy

Primary Purpose of the Job

▪ Conduct research to inform periodic reviews of policies and implementation of

strategies in the areas of regional integration, development and cooperation as defined in the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP)

▪ Coordinate the development, review and updating of policies and strategies

in the areas of regional integration, development and cooperation

▪ Coordinate the harmonization of regional frameworks with Member States

▪ Manage the efforts and performance of the team falling under the responsibility of

the Senior Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy and Strategy

▪ Support the policy and strategy formulation process in the fields of regional

integration, development and cooperation within the SADC Secretariat in

consultation with Member States

▪ Facilitate the development and review of the Medium-Term Strategies including

the SADC Strategy Development, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and

Reporting (SPMER) and the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plans

(RISDP)

▪ Coordinate and ensure alignment of SADC regional policies and strategies to

continental and international development initiatives

▪ Promote the Secretariat’s role of a policy think-tank on key regional integration

issues, in collaboration with regional and international research networks and

produce periodic SADC Policy Dialogue and Analysis Paper series



REF: SADC/2/3/3

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▪ Coordinate with Research and Statistics unit to conduct research that feeds into

policy development, analysis and monitoring of key regional integration,development and cooperation issues and produce Research and Policy Paper

Series

▪ Initiate relevant reports to Council and Summit

▪ Provide technical advice to align national policies of member states with

overarching regional integration policies and strategies

▪ Analyse and assess the effectiveness and outreach of SADC policies and

programmes; and make appropriate recommendations for corrective actions

▪ Coordinate with external policy-making bodies in Member States to develop

papers on issues that interest SADC, and that can inform policymaking

▪ Strengthen the partnerships between the Secretariat and Stakeholders through

the implementation of a stakeholder engagement mechanism

▪ Facilitate periodic Policy Dialogue Forums between Member States and other

stakeholders on strategic regional integration and development issues

▪ Organise and coordinate policy dialogue forums on key regional integration

issues

▪ Facilitate effective functioning of SADC National Committees and follow-up on

implementation of regional policies at national level

▪ Feed information into and service the think tank mechanism led by the DES

Regional Integration

▪ Coordination with regional, continental, and global bodies to promote strategic

partnerships in order to advance the SADC Agenda

Servicing of Relevant Technical & Policy Committees, Meetings & Workshops

▪ Prepare reports, documents and annotated agenda for submission to various

policy structures of SADC

▪ Liaise with Conference Services Unit to (a) organise the logistics for the

meetings and workshops, and (b) process / produce the necessary meeting

and conference documents and presentations

▪ Facilitate technical committees, meetings and workshops as required

▪ Prepare records of the technical and policy meetings including communiqué for

policy meetings

Management of the Unit

▪ Develop, update and implement policies, strategies, processes, systems and

procedures for the effective delivery of the unit’s objectives

▪ Participate in formulation of the Corporate Strategy

▪ Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the unit, monitor progress,

assure adherence and evaluate performance on a regular basis

▪ Manage the delegated unit budget to ensure optimal use

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▪ Achieve the mission, goals and objectives of the unit, and report progress to

the Head

▪ Ensure team compliance with all relevant Secretariat values, policies and

standards, and statutory requirements

▪ Work towards building a positive workplace and team culture, and a climate that

attracts, retains and motivates top quality personnel

▪ Plan the unit’s activity and maintain direct oversight on its operations and the staff

in terms of (a) work scheduling, (b) estimating resource and staffing needs, (c)

allocating and delegating tasks, and (d) recruiting, training, developing,

supporting, supervising, mentoring, motivating and appraising staff

▪ Research and adopt best practices in own area of work, and maintain high level

of knowledge in order to effectively undertake the duties of the post

▪ Undertake any other duties as delegated by the Director

Qualifications and Experience

Education

At least a Masters Degree in Economics; Development Studies; International

Relations; Public Policy Studies, or related technical field from a recognized institution

Specialised Knowledge

▪ Knowledge and understanding of research, analysis and policy advisory

▪ Proficient in the use of computers and computer software relevant to the position

Experience

▪ At least 10 years professional experience in development policy research,

analysis, and advisory activities within a policy research or academic institution,

public sector, private entity or social sector

▪ Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, including governments,

non-state actors and regional or international organisations

▪ This includes a minimum of 4 years in a line management position

Skills Requirements

▪ Communication and presentation skills

▪ Conflict management skills

▪ Decision-making skills

▪ International relations skills

▪ Interpersonal skills

▪ Leadership skills

▪ Mentoring and coaching skills

REF: SADC/2/3/3

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▪ Negotiation, persuasion, advocacy, networking, relationship building and

stakeholder management skills

▪ Organisational skills (planning, budgeting, work prioritisation, time management)

▪ Research, analytical and problem-solving skills

▪ Strategy and policy development skills

▪ Team building skills

Competency Requirement

▪ Apply interpersonal styles/methods to develop, motivate and empower

individuals toward achievement of goals

▪ Capable of maintaining quality whilst working under pressure and adhering to

deadlines

▪ Capacity to motivate and influence people positively, and create a climate

where people want to do their best

▪ Conceptual and practical thinking

▪ Customer focused

▪ Decisive

▪ Demonstrated ability to work well, present and win support for ideas in an

international, multi-cultural and highly political environment

▪ Organisational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the

organisation to get things done

▪ Maintain confidentiality and respectful of sensitive situations

▪ Methodical and organised, and able to look at the big picture without losing

attention to details

▪ Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics

▪ Question status quo / conventional approaches and encourage new ideas and

innovations for progress

▪ Resilience and personal drive, self-motivation

▪ Results and performance driven

▪ Visionary, thinks and acts strategically

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