Johannesburg, South Africa
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation is one of the leading and most diverse international civil society networks, with members and partners in more than 100 countries and a staff of 35 people from over 20 countries. CIVICUS implements a range of programmatic activities focusing on strengthening civil society and its role in governance and development worldwide. It also serves as a convener of global civil society leaders through its annual World Assembly.
CIVICUS is seeking to recruit a Policy and Advocacy Officer to facilitate CIVICUS’ policy development and advocacy activities. Responsibilities entail interpreting and synthesising information related to global political developments and major civil society concerns with a view to crafting policy positions and recommendations to decision-makers and key stakeholders. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to engage in lobbying and campaigning activities to strengthen the space available for meaningful civil society engagement at local, regional and international levels in line with CIVICUS’ mission and strategic directions.
Specific roles and responsibilities include:
• Carry out critical research and analysis of policy debates and political developments at the global, regional and national level to craft organisational positions, briefing papers, statements, opinion pieces and editorials on behalf of CIVICUS
• Assist with the coordination of CIVICUS’ Civil Society Watch project which tracks threats to civil society and human rights defenders globally with a view to carrying out strategic advocacy and solidarity activities
• Consult with CIVICUS’ external stakeholders and internal units towards developing and refining organisational policy and advocacy priorities
• Contribute to the development of CIVICUS’ lobbying and campaigning strategies and ensure their implementation at international, regional and national levels
• Facilitate and support CIVICUS’ members and partners in their policy making and lobbying activities
• Engage with policy makers and CIVICUS’ stakeholders at external forums and assist with CIVICUS’ representational activities
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, knowledge,
skills and work related experience:
• Masters degree in international law, development or social sciences
• Minimum of five years working experience in the civil society sector.
• Demonstrated work experience required for this position includes campaigning, lobbying and policy engagement, stakeholder management in civil society, project management, advocacy and representing an organisation at various levels.
• Knowledge in the following areas is required for this position: includes public policy, international affairs, development issues pertaining to civil society, communications tools, and advocacy theories and principles.
• Job related skills required includes the following: negotiation, verbal and written communication, relationship building, analytical skills, presentation skills, time management, intercultural and interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and to work with multiple agendas.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.
Start date: As soon as possible
Job grade: Paterson, C Upper
Salary: Market related salary will be offered.
Duration: Initially a 2 year contract will be offered.
CIVICUS seeks applications from candidates with the right to work in South Africa.
Submit a motivational letter, detailed CV with contact details of three current referees to
humanresources@civicus.org
by Friday 01 June 2012.
Policy and Advocacy Officer CIVICUS Johannesburg
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