Director Social and Human Development

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is seeking a Director of Social and Human Development to lead and manage the Directorate. This role is based at the SADC Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Directorate.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of social and human development programs and policies.
• Represent SADC in regional and international forums on social and human development issues.

Requirements:

• Must be a national of Angola, Eswatini, or Seychelles.
• Must be 52 years old or younger.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, development studies, or public health.
• Extensive experience in social and human development, including policy development, program management, and advocacy.

Tenure of appointment

• The term of appointment shall be for a fixed period of four (4) years, renewable once for another period of four (4) years.

Eligibility

• Due to the SADC recruitment policy, nationals of Angola, Eswatini and Seychelles are eligible to apply for the Director Social and Human Development position because of the rules on representation at the management level and the availability of quota points.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted to the SADC National Contact Point of the eligible Member States not later than or on 05 June 2026.

Applications should be accompanied by the following:

• a cover letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describing how your qualifications, experience, and competencies are relevant to the position;
• not more than five (5) pages of updated curriculum vitae;
• certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and
• duly signed and completed SADC Application Form.

Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of educational and professional qualifications supporting your application, on the day of your interview.

About the company

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic community founded and maintained by countries in Southern Africa. It aims to further the socio-economic, political, and security cooperation among its Member States and foster regional integration in order to achieve peace, stability, and wealth.