ONE Campaign est une organisation internationale, non partisane, à but non lucratif, de défense et de campagne qui lutte contre l’extrême pauvreté et les maladies évitables, en particulier en Afrique, en sensibilisant le public et en faisant pression sur les dirigeants politiques pour qu’ils soutiennent les politiques et les programmes qui sauvent des vies et améliorent l’avenir.
Description
ONE is scaling up its advocacy and campaigning efforts for a fixed period to double down on achieving urgent COVID vaccine access and economic recovery goals. The world now has the knowledge and the means to end the pandemic everywhere, but currently only 2.3% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose of the vaccine compared to 69% of the population in rich countries. Governments must urgently step up to ensure that 70% of the world’s population is vaccinated by September 2022 and that a sustainable global economic response plan is delivered that works for everyone.
We are seeking expertise and extra capacity in a number of key areas, including managing campaigns in East Africa. This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced and dynamic team at a crucial moment in time!
About the opportunity
As part of the Africa Team, the Pan Africa Campaign Manager will deliver impactful and innovative campaigns and actions that engage new and existing supporters and demonstrate grassroots support for ONE’s policy goals and mission. You will be responsible for helping to grow ONE’s supporter base in Africa delivering and coordinating a range of regional and country specific campaigns. You will also deliver on running campaigns in East African Countries. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Africa Campaigns Team, wider Engagement and Mobilization, Content and Country teams.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic and enthusiastic teammate, skilled in developing digital (specifically email) and offline campaigns for an international audience. They will be a motivated self-starter with experience in creative communications, marketing and campaigns. They will be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of the power of digital channels to engage and empower supporters. In-depth experience campaigning on development issues is desirable. This role is an independent contributor and will work part of a larger team, but will not manage staff.
This is a fixed term position reporting to the Africa Campaigns Director and can be based in any country on the African Continent. Due to the current pandemic, the successful candidate may also be required to work remotely.
In this role, you will
- Help devise, develop and deliver impactful, creative online and off-line campaigns, which promote ONE’s Africa policy and advocacy messages to a diverse audience and contribute to policy change
- Develop specific campaigns to engage our supporters in East Africa with specific focus on Kenya and Ethiopia
- Work closely with Engagement and Mobilization, Content and Brand teams to produce campaigns’ materials (member emails, action pages, blogs, social contents) that encourage people to get involved and take action, grow our membership, and improve engagement
- Participate in the development and implementation of the ONE’s supporter engagement strategy in Africa, ensuring a growth in the quality and quantity of ONE supporters in line with regional targets
- Engage Champions across Africa and influential individuals to lobby key decision makers and to support ONE´s advocacy efforts
- Contribute to developing strategies for ONE’s online content on social media platforms (principally Facebook, Twitter and Tik Tok) and engaging our supporters
- Support the Africa Campaigns Director in providing leadership for coordinating the Champions Program across Africa
- Coordinate an external team of translators to help on projects
- Lead on the design and implementation of stunts, events and other public facing activities
- Coordinate with NGO coalitions, networks and partners to build our engagement with citizens
- Any other duties as required by the role
What you bring to one
- A minimum of 6 years’ experience working within the field of communications, marketing or campaigning, with proven record of performance including 2+ years in a coordination, management or lead capacity
- Demonstrable experience of developing innovative online communications and campaigns
- Experience of managing digital campaigns and of working with digital advocacy platforms such as ActionKit and Content Management Systems such as WordPress etc.
- Very strong written and verbal communications skills
- Experience of email marketing and social media best practices
- Experience of managing projects and organizing large public events
- Experience in working with prominent individuals, such as political leaders would be desirable.
- Experience of building partnerships with influencing stakeholders and establishing and maintaining strong networks.
- Ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities under tight deadlines while performing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail
- A commitment to ONE’s aims and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning and media work
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- Ability to work on the African Continent is required
Other attributes
- An understanding of the complexities surrounding collaboration in a global matrix organization
- Highly organized, analytical, detail oriented and self-motivated
- Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills
- Remain positive in high pressure and stressful situations
- Critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Well organized, detail-oriented and analytical
- Action oriented and results focused
- Flexible and resourceful
- Independent problem solver
Language skills
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in other languages highly preferred such as French.
Physical requirements/work environment
Remote work environment at the time of hire. In-office work options available and standard office work environment in the future when appropriate to facilitate.
Application instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs!
Important: Application deadline is November 12. Target start date is November 29, 2021.
ONE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please visit the Contact Us page on the web; www.one.org/us/about/contact/). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.
ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
Due to the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
About ONE
ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.
We believe the fight against poverty isn’t about charity, but about justice and equality.
Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account.
ONE’s supporters are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They’re artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.
ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.
Closing date: 12 Novembre 2021.
