NGO JOBS

Organization: Oxfam GB
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 26 Feb 2014

Regional Campaigns and Policy Manager

Location: Dakar, Senegal, West Africa

Annual net salary : from £29,754 to £41,611

Open ended contract accompanied + other attractive benefits

Oxfam’s purpose is to help create lasting solutions to the injustice of poverty. We are part of a global movement for change, one that empowers people to create a future that is secure, just, and free from poverty. We work on Improving access to Essential Services for the poorest communities, especially women, and better protection of the rights of people affected by crises, strengthening capacity of national programmes and partners to hold their Governments accountable and influence Government policy, especially on providing Essential Services and protecting Rights in Crisis. As such, we are currently looking for a Regional Campaigns & Policy Manager.

The role:

In this highly influential role, you will deliver powerful communications that drive our regional strategy forward. Provide leadership and strategic direction on campaigns and policy advocacy, to identify priority issues and develop media, campaign and advocacy work that inspire, compel and motivate decision makers to take action. You will manage a team of campaigns and communications whilst developing approaches to impact assessment. You will ensure that gender takes a high profile in all campaigns and communications and represent Oxfam GB as the senior spokesperson for our lobbying and media work in the region.

The person

To meet the challenge, you will need to be a highly motivated leader with an impressive history of policy and campaigns work that spans media management and global campaigning and policy work, including Pan-African campaigns. Someone who is comfortable dealing with the media, government officials and key stakeholders at country, regional and international levels and possess the skills and experience to develop effective influencing strategies against a complex political background. The charisma and communication skills needed to make people sit up and listen will be essential for this role. At least a working knowledge of both French and English language is required

About Oxfam

A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. It’s not just their problem. It’s ours too. And with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. Thousands of people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.

How to apply:

To find out more about this role and to apply, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and quote ref: INT0206 or click on : bit.ly/1ljgj8k

Closing date: 26/02/2014

Organization: ActionAid
Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 04 Feb 2014

ActionAid Bangladesh is looking for suitable candidate for the following position:

Director – Programme, Policy and Campaigns (Re-announcement)
(Only Female candidates are requested to apply)

Directorate : Programme, Policy and Campaigns
Location of posting : Dhaka
Types of contract : Regular position
Number of position : 1 (one)

Key responsibilities include (not limited to)
? Provide strategic direction in respect to relevant programme, policy and campaign.
? As a member of the Senior Leadership Team contributing to critical management and organizational level decisions
? Managing high level stakeholder relationships which have significant and potential impact for all of AAB including expansion Local Rights Programme ( LRP) into new areas;
? Promoting the organisational vision and values to all team members, providing inspiring leadership and role modelling best practice and culture of performance, accountability, collaboration and innovation;
? Working closely with other Directors, lead on programmatic support for members and country programmes with appropriate tools, policy research and content analysis promoting AA’s enhanced Human Rights Based Approach;
? Ensures that specialist and technical support is provided to the rest of the organisation in relation to the change promises in the CSP IV;
? Financial management and control inline with authority matrix
? Ensuring that planning, monitoring, risk management

In addition to the individual roles, as a small cohesive team, the AAB Senior Leadership Team with the Country Director, are collectively responsible for:

a) Direction and coordination of policy analysis and research that provide the evidence base for AAB Country Strategy issues and priorities;
b) Ensures the promotion of innovation and development and implementation of programmatic alternatives that provide sustainable solutions in AAB’s efforts to eradicate poverty and injustice with partners;
c) Leads the coordination of strategic priorities’, country campaign(s), and media advocacy to achieve the objectives; and

Relationships
S/he will report to Country Director of ActionAid Bangladesh. S/he has to maintain functional relationship with his/her peers in team, priority and project management team. S/he must be able to communicate with impact with other Strategic Priority Units, Reinforcing Priority Units and Organizational Priority units of ActionAid Bangladesh. The incumbent will also maintain the liaison and networking with ActionAid International / Federation and other ActionAid Country Programmes, at national level and also maintain the relationship with Government and Non Government Agencies, LRP Partners and other stakeholders. S/he has to maintain relationship with donors.

Required qualification and competencies
? Post Graduation
? At least 10-12 years of working experience (5 years in Senior Management Position)
? Will have the ability to lead the team to achieve organisation’s objective
? Strategic decision making ability
? Knowledge and experience of management and policy advocacy
? Financial management and budgetary experience is essential
? Knowledge on Networking and Collaboration nationally and internationally
? Should have the ability to support learning / facilitating change
? Negotiation skill, motivational skill, team building skill are required.
? Should be gender sensitive and familiar with Human Rights Based Approach
? Ability to work under extreme pressure.
? Good interpersonal skills
? Good communication and report writing skills both in English and Bangla

How to apply:

Application instructions
Only those who meet the above requirements are requested to apply following these instructions:
? Last date of application is Tuesday, February 04, 2014 on or before 5:00 PM
? Please click here to find the prescribed Job Application Format.
? Please send the filled in Job Application Format to aab.jobs@actionaid.org
? Mention the name of the position applied for in subject of the e-mail
? Attach a cover letter justifying your suitability (please address Director – HROD & ICT)

ActionAid aims to attract and select a diverse workforce with skills and capabilities to fulfill requirements.
Any personal persuasion/phone-call will result in disqualification of candidature.

Organization: ActionAid
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 26 Jan 2014

ACTIONAID INTERNATIONALDirectorate of ProgrammesCampaigns Manager – Safe Cities Campaign Location: Preferably South Africa, Johannesburg, Nairobi, or any country where ActionAid has an office

Salary: £45 489 per annum , International grade E

At ActionAid we are delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. It means we are creating fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference. Join our Action to End Poverty Now and be part of something truly amazing.

Our new exciting campaign to make cities safe for women and girls, reduce their experience and fear of sexual violence in urban public spaces is scheduled to launch in July 2014. We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful individual to lead the campaign and its launch next year.

As International Campaign Manager we will look to you to lead the strategic coordination and delivery of our new international campaign for safe cities for women and girls. Working with colleagues across the Membership and International Secretariat, you will harness the power of the ActionAid Federation behind the campaign and lead a diverse team to launch and manage implementation of an effective campaign strategy and plans.

You will take the lead in developing initiatives, allocating resources and driving the campaign forward to achieve external change as well as internal organisational objectives. As well as managing planning and delivery internally you will represent ActionAid externally as you work alongside other organisations in international coalitions or tactical alliances to achieve campaign goals. You will also ensure campaign outputs and outcomes are monitored and reported on regularly and evaluated.. Important will be the ability to guide and strengthen the strategic capacity of countries involved in the campaign and to ensure the sustainability of the campaign through fundraising.

You must have substantial experience of leading and delivering high-profile international campaigns that are aimed at engaging communities, changing attitudes and behaviours of specific audience groups amongst the public and influencing decision makers and companies. You must have experience of campaigning on and deep knowledge of women’s rights issues, especially around violence against women and girls, including how rapid urbanization and poor public services contribute to women’s experience of and fear of sexual violence directed at them.

You must be able to lead cross organisational project teams, chair virtual meetings across continents, and you will be experienced in working with tactical and strategic alliances and coalitions in order to deliver a campaign. You will also have an excellent understanding of international political processes and institutions and of the international NGO sector. What’s more you will be an effective communicator with well-developed negotiation, influencing and planning skills. Fundraising experience will be an advantage, as would language skills for a work environment in French, Spanish or Portuguese.

How to apply:

To be considered for the role of Campaign Manager – Safe Cities Campaign, please visit our website www.actionaid.org/jobs.

Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter and two names of your nominated referees to: programmes.jhb@actionaid.org by no later than 26th January 2014.

Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

Please note you must have the right to live and work in your chosen work location or the location that you will be asked to work in. If you are chosen for interview then you will be asked to provide documentation showing that you have the right to work in the relevant location.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed.

ActionAid welcomes applications from all sections of the community and we promote diversity

Organization: Transparency International
Country: Germany
Closing date: 07 Oct 2013

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) is seeking a highly motivated intern for its Policy, Outreach and Campaigns Department.

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 100 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Main function: Assist the work of the Policy, Outreach and Campaigns
Starting date: 1 November 2013
Duration: Six months
Department: Global Outreach and Campaigns
Remuneration: EUR 450 (according to the German labour and social security law)
Location: Berlin, Germany

Key tasks:
• Assist with training on specific advocacy skill building projects, including with regional programmes or specific international projects
• Support cooperation with National Chapter networks on various issues, including internal and external communication, e.g. maintenance of departments’ site on internal website, drafting and editing of texts and assistance with multimedia as well as research on related issues
• Assist the global institutions advocacy work conducting outreach and advocacy to international institutions such as the G20 with a focus on financial integrity issues
• Assist in outreach to mass membership organisations with the aim to reach new audiences with our global advocacy work
• Assist the SAFE (Safeguarding Anti-Corruption Fighters Efforts) work, which advocates for the protection of anti-corruption advocates worldwide
• Overall support to the department, including various administrative and budget management tasks

Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:
• Communications, journalism or social science related degree
• Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) is a requirement; a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a strong asset
• Experience in campaigning, activism and/or journalism
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
• Considerable interest in the work of TI and the field of anti-corruption (required)
• Knowledge of key stakeholders in the fight against corruption at international level would be an advantage (e.g. international institutions and networks, civil society organisations)

How to apply:

To apply for this internship please send a maximum one page cover letter and a maximum two page CV, preferably by email, to

advocacy-internship@transparency.org

The closing date for applications is 7 October 2013.

Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship. Persons already registered as residents in Germany must submit a new Tax Identification Number. Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrolment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this internship. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Transparency International is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Transparency International visit our website at www.transparency.org. For more information on internships please see the TI Internship Guidelines posted at: www.transparency.org/whoweare/work

Organization: Amnesty
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

USD $ 85,071

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered global economy. As the world changes, so does the way people campaign for human rights. To remain effective, Amnesty International (AI) needs to respond and adapt. That’s why we’re opening an International Secretariat office in Southern Africa. And why we need your campaigning expertise.

About the role

Whether they’re addressing torture or freedom of expression, our campaigns make a difference. By working with the Regional Director to manage campaigning across the sub-region, overseeing everything from staff to finances, you’ll make sure the campaigns make an impact. You will collaborate with our international offices to deliver global campaigns on the ground in collaboration with other parts of Amnesty International, our partners and activists. At the same time, working closely with Amnesty International’s research team, you’ll drive and support fact based regional and national campaigns. Heading up a small Campaigns team, you’ll lead Amnesty International’s campaigning in Southern Africa, communicate across the organisation and forge effective links with activists and the media to build public engagement. You’ll explore new tactics and techniques too, capitalise on advocacy and movement-building specialists, and identify and foster opportunities for partnership and co-operation.

About you

Thanks to extensive experience of leading strategic and creative campaigns at a national and international level, you’ll be well-versed in the campaign lifecycle – from identifying issues to undertaking impact assessment – all using strong political judgement. What’s more, you’ll be familiar with the Southern Africa region as well as regional and global human rights issues and trends. The proven ability to get the best out of people is also vital, whether that’s through coaching, mentoring, capacity building or training. Having worked in a key leadership role in a complex organisation, you’ll have no problem managing cross-functional, multi-cultural teams; and you’ll certainly know how to adjust priorities, hit deadlines and adapt to fast-changing political situations. You will have excellent external representational skills. Above all, you’ll have the collaborative and creative approach needed to generate campaigns that resonate and get results.

About usOur aim is simple: for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Independent, impartial, international and influential, we campaign to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected for everyone, everywhere.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please visit https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/388/description

To find out about other Leadership careers with Amnesty International, please visit https://careers.amnesty.org/leadership

Organization: Amnesty
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 15 Sep 2013

€66,444 - €81,420

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered global economy. As the world changes, so does the way people campaign for human rights. To remain effective, Amnesty International (AI) needs to respond and adapt. That’s why we’re expanding our International Secretariat office in West Africa. And why we need your campaigning expertise.

About the role

Whether they’re addressing torture or restrictions in freedom of expression, our campaigns make a difference. By working with the Regional Director to manage campaigning across the sub-region, overseeing everything from staff to finances, you’ll make sure the campaigns make an impact. You will collaborate with our international offices to deliver global campaigns on the ground in collaboration with Amnesty International colleagues, our partners and activists. At the same time, working closely with Amnesty International’s research team, you’ll drive and support fact based regional and national campaigns. Heading up a small Campaigns team, you’ll lead Amnesty International’s campaigning in West Africa, communicate across the organisation and forge effective links with activists and the media to build public engagement. You’ll explore new tactics and techniques too, capitalise on advocacy and movement-building specialists, and identify and foster opportunities for partnership and co-operation.

About you

Thanks to extensive experience of leading strategic and creative campaigns at a national and international level, you’ll be well-versed in the campaign lifecycle – from identifying issues to undertaking impact assessment – all using strong political judgement. What’s more, you’ll be familiar with the West Africa region as well as regional and global human rights issues and trends. The proven ability to get the best out of people is also vital, whether that’s through coaching, mentoring, capacity building or training. Having worked in a key leadership role in a complex organisation, you’ll have no problem managing cross-functional, multi-cultural teams; and you’ll certainly know how to adjust priorities, hit deadlines and adapt to fast-changing political situations. You will have excellent external representational skills. Above all, you’ll have the collaborative and creative approach needed to generate campaigns that resonate and get results. You will have excellent written and verbal English and fluency in French.

About us

Our aim is simple: for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Independent, impartial, international and influential, we campaign to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected for everyone, everywhere.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please visithttps://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/389/description

To find out about other Leadership careers with Amnesty International, please visit https://careers.amnesty.org/leadership

Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Sep 2013

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

The role
As a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, you will take lead responsibility for working with the countries in West and Central Africa while collaborating with the Africa Advocacy office to deliver the advocacy and campaigns elem ents of Save the Children’s strategy.

Campaigning and advocacy are central to Save the Children’s theory of change and to achieving our ambitious goals for children, particularly through our global campaign to save children’s lives, EVERY ONE, our humanitarian work and our Global Initiatives. Generating and marshalling evidence, including from our own programme experience; advocating with policy makers and decision makers; generating political pressure and fostering an enabling environment through public mobilisation; and using media to amplify our messages are all essential parts of our influencing ‘toolkit’. Used well, they can lead to changes in policy and practice by governments and other actors that have lasting benefits for children, on a much bigger scale than what we can achieve through our direct programme activities. Most Africa campaigns and advocacy activities are delivered nationally, but a ded icated regional campaigns and advocacy capacity is essential to help catalyse and coordinate this. This role is not rooted in a thematic specialism, but in leadership and expertise in influencing policy and practice through synergized advocacy and popular mobilization. The role will be located in our West and Central Africa regional office, , and will help to bring about change in over 10+African countries in West and Central Africa, where Save the Children has a presence.

Key areas of accountability
* Leadership and management
* Develops advocacy products in collaboration with the global advocacy team to support lobbying of donors and decision-makers in capitals to ensure early action to prevent further deterioration of the food security situation in the Sahel.

Qualifications and experience
* Strong background in advocacy leadership at a senior level, including policy development and the ability to link programmes with advocacy work.
* Experience in engaging the public in campaigns, including the ability to identify “campaignable” objectives within the policy goals, and to plan and evaluate campaign activities
* Experience in leading the creation and implementation of a strategy, demonstrating the ability to identify the necessary steps towards an ambitious goal.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate influence and negotiate both internally and externally.
* Sound understanding of the major economic, social development and poverty issues in Africa.
* Experience of building, leading and developing colleagues and staff with different backgrounds and expertise. Cultural sensitivity, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation an d coaching.
* Experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure. Excellent training, facilitation, and team building skills. Innovative and creative approach to problem solving. Able to lead by example.
* Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
* Commitment to Save the Children values.
* Fluent English essential; French and Portuguese desirable
* Experience of travel, and a willingness to travel in a broad range of African countries and more widely, sometimes at short notice
* Demonstrated understanding of news media and experience of acting as a spokesperson.
* Familiarity with social media to achieve policy changes an advantage.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Plea se apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
jobs.68923.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Sep 2013

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

The role
As a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, you will take lead responsibility for working with the countries in West and Central Africa while collaborating with the Africa Advocacy office to deliver the advocacy and campaigns elem ents of Save the Children’s strategy.

Campaigning and advocacy are central to Save the Children’s theory of change and to achieving our ambitious goals for children, particularly through our global campaign to save children’s lives, EVERY ONE, our humanitarian work and our Global Initiatives. Generating and marshalling evidence, including from our own programme experience; advocating with policy makers and decision makers; generating political pressure and fostering an enabling environment through public mobilisation; and using media to amplify our messages are all essential parts of our influencing ‘toolkit’. Used well, they can lead to changes in policy and practice by governments and other actors that have lasting benefits for children, on a much bigger scale than what we can achieve through our direct programme activities. Most Africa campaigns and advocacy activities are delivered nationally, but a ded icated regional campaigns and advocacy capacity is essential to help catalyse and coordinate this. This role is not rooted in a thematic specialism, but in leadership and expertise in influencing policy and practice through synergized advocacy and popular mobilization. The role will be located in our West and Central Africa regional office, , and will help to bring about change in over 10+African countries in West and Central Africa, where Save the Children has a presence.

Key areas of accountability
* Leadership and management
* Develops advocacy products in collaboration with the global advocacy team to support lobbying of donors and decision-makers in capitals to ensure early action to prevent further deterioration of the food security situation in the Sahel.

Qualifications and experience
* Strong background in advocacy leadership at a senior level, including policy development and the ability to link programmes with advocacy work.
* Experience in engaging the public in campaigns, including the ability to identify “campaignable” objectives within the policy goals, and to plan and evaluate campaign activities
* Experience in leading the creation and implementation of a strategy, demonstrating the ability to identify the necessary steps towards an ambitious goal.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate influence and negotiate both internally and externally.
* Sound understanding of the major economic, social development and poverty issues in Africa.
* Experience of building, leading and developing colleagues and staff with different backgrounds and expertise. Cultural sensitivity, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation an d coaching.
* Experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure. Excellent training, facilitation, and team building skills. Innovative and creative approach to problem solving. Able to lead by example.
* Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
* Commitment to Save the Children values.
* Fluent English essential; French and Portuguese desirable
* Experience of travel, and a willingness to travel in a broad range of African countries and more widely, sometimes at short notice
* Demonstrated understanding of news media and experience of acting as a spokesperson.
* Familiarity with social media to achieve policy changes an advantage.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Plea se apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
jobs.68923.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com