Integrity Icon Campaign Officer

Job Description

Department: Programs
Reports to: Programs and Campaigns Manager
Supervises: nil

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop a work plan for the campaign and report on campaign deliverables;
• Recruit jury volunteers to provide support for the campaign;
• Carry out vetting for the most eligible nominees;
• Support the jury during the selection of the top 5 icons by arranging timely meetings;
• Conceptualization and support of logistical arrangements for meetings and events- scheduling, venue hire, preparing invitee lists, sending invitations;
• Ensure the campaign guidelines are adhered to throughout the nomination, vetting, selection, and voting processes;
• Track project progress against envisioned outcomes and indicators for the campaign;
• Maintain records of all files in a central drive and share them with the AL Global team;
• Manage and support media, communications, outreach, and networking building throughout the duration of the campaign;
• Monitor press inquiries and support timeous and appropriate responses;
• Support press releases and liaise with online media and print media to ensure maximum publicity and positive coverage;
• Maintain up-to-date stakeholder contact lists and identify potential supporter organisations and allies;
• Collate information on outcomes of campaigns to use in future projects;
• Initiate purchase requisition for required administrative or logistical support;
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (REQUIRED FOR THE performance of the JOB)

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• 3-5 years of experience implementing projects or campaigns;
• Familiarity with local political and governance issues;
• Established contacts or networks within local communities, government departments, civil society organisations, and the media is desirable;
• Good communications and writing skills in English.

Skills

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise time and work effectively;
• Strong people skills with the ability to work under pressure;
• Highly motivated, confident communicator with the ability to engage with people at all levels;
• Pays attention to detail and displays a high level of integrity;
• Able to multi-task and is deadline oriented;
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Innovative and creative, able to see new opportunities;
• Reflective and open to learning.

Behaviours

• Reliable;
• Trustworthy;
• Multitasking;
• Honesty.

To apply

Please send your application letter and curriculum vitae to [email protected]

Child Protection & gender equality mainstreaming Promotes and abides by ALZ policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Child Protection Policy; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.

Deadline: 13 May 2022