The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) is a civil society movement that aims to end exclusion in education. Education is a basic human right, and GCE’s mission is to make sure that governments act now to deliver the right of everyone to a free, quality, public education.
Based in Johannesburg, The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) seeks to fill the position of:
CAMPAIGNS AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
The incumbent will provide strategic leadership and management of GCE’s campaigns, and communications to support the achievement of the strategic and political objectives of the Global Campaign for Education and its members.
Key responsibilities for the Campaigns and Communications Manager will include:
The Campaigns and Communications Manager must meet the following requirements:
- A commitment to GCE’s core values, principles and mission to promote the right to education.
- Advanced University degree (Master’s) in social sciences, journalism/public information, communication or other related field, or comparable experience
- 7 years of progressive experience in campaigning, information, communications and media relations, with at least two years at the international level.
- Knowledge of current campaigning practices and strategies of civil society organisations on their role in policy influencing.
- Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research planning and strategy on the role of the mass media.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with media representatives and GCE members and partners
- Proven skills in communication, networking, strategic thinking, campaigning, negotiation and ability to relate this to mass media
- Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills to members and partners of the GCE.
- Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- An understanding of grassroots civil society activism, especially networks and the ability to motivate and engage staff and individuals from diverse coalition member organizations.
- Cultural sensitivity, ability to work with colleagues in different locations and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
- Experience of managing high-quality campaigns, and advocacy publications, including across multiple countries.
- Experience of writing and presenting advocacy/campaign messages and communication statements for external policy audiences such as education ministries and donor forums.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and strong writing and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills over email, by phone and in person.
- Ability to work on tight deadlines and to prioritize a complex workload.
How to apply
View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za/vacancies and email your application by Friday 14th October 2022 to [email protected]