ActionAid is hiring a
Job Description
Position: Campaigner
Closing date: 17 February 2023
Job location: Johannesburg/Nairobi/London
Salary: Local Grade D
Contract type: Permanent
The Role: Campaigner
In collaboration with other team members, devise mobilisation and engagement tactics that will enable AA member countries to recruit, engage, organise and activate campaign supporters to achieve short-term political change goals and develop a stronger popular base over the longer term. Provide the day-to-day operational management of specific campaigns and project-manage key campaign activities. Facilitate and support campaigning capacity development, learning and knowledge development with relevant actors.
Who we're looking for:
You should have a Bachelors or Master’s degree in a relevant field. Have at least two years’ experience of planning and executing (preferably
multi-country) campaigns aimed at engaging the public and influencing decision makers. You should have experience of using digital campaigning tactics, preferably in an
international campaign context. You should have good understanding of digital and distributed approaches, tactics and tools for campaigning and organising. You should have skills in writing and designing campaign actions and other communication materials, using both online and print approaches.
What we offer
ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done. Offering a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment. At ActionAid, you can look forward to
How to apply
Please click on the "apply” button to start the application process:
Applications close on 17th February 2023 at 23:59 GMT. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description. We will only consider candidates who have the right to work in the specified locations.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
About us:
ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice.
ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.
ActionAid is committed to recruiting candidates who promote ActionAid’s SHEA and Safeguarding policies and values.
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Candidate will require the right to work in the job location at the time of appointment.