Fixed term contract for 3 years
Salary is locally determined
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Digital Specialist who wants to help people harness their own power to achieve a feminist, just, green transition in the 45 countries where ActionAid works.
This role requires you to catalyse, coordinate and support efforts across the ActionAid federation to deploy digital and distributed strategies to turn passive citizens into active stakeholders in ActionAid’s causes – building political power, growing movements, connecting local struggles, and expanding our supporter base.
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for someone with substantial experience in data analytics for campaigning as well as experience developing digital strategy and content for issue-based, advocacy, or political campaigns.
You should have broad understanding of the global social, gender and climate justice landscape with an understanding of geographical and cultural differences in approaches to campaigning and supporter engagement and the adoption of technology in organizing.
Knowledge of trends in digital organizing, and of best practices for communicating via email, Facebook and Twitter. You should have basic applied knowledge of statistics and/or data science; Knowledge of basic HTML to produce emails and web pages and ability to resize images, more advanced coding skills desirable. You should also be familiar with a range of online campaigning tools and tactics.
What we offer:
ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including
• A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link and apply online here:
https://actionaidinternational.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=99
to start the application process. Applications close on 7 April 2022. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
About us:
ActionAid is a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice.
ActionAid International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Suitably qualified women leaders and people of colour are encouraged to apply.