CIVICUS exists to defend people power. As a growing global alliance of over 10,000 members in 175 countries, we work together to monitor violations of basic civic freedoms, call out the perpetrators of violations and strengthen the power of people to organise by supporting a more accountable, effective and innovative civil society. We strive to promote excluded voices, especially from the Global South.
About the Role
The Networks and Engagement Coordinator (CHARM) will support the development and implementation of the Consortium to Promote Human Rights, Civic Freedoms and Media Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Networks and Engagement Coordinator is expected to support the creation of new coalitions and strengthen existing ones to ensure that African civil society and media organisations develop to become viable players in the changing political, technical, and economic landscape. More specifically, the Networks and Engagement Coordinator will oversee project partnerships and support partners to jointly deliver activities and pool the knowledge, skills, and resources of the consortium for greater collective impact. The Network Engagement Officer will ensure there is cohesion and consistent collaboration among the members of the Consortium and lead discussions and planning on the sustainability of CHARM.
Key Requirements
- Relevant degree and/or professional qualification in International Development or related field
- Demonstrable experience managing partnerships, networks and/or programme consortiums in the development sector is essential
- Experience working with a variety of development actors, from grassroots activists, human rights defenders, and media development organisations to regional and international civil society networks
- Substantive experience within non-profit/social good organisation
- Experience working on multi country and multi partner projects
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in capacity development
- Ability to work in a multicultural context/environment
For this recruitment, CIVICUS greatly encourages applications from suitable candidates in the Global South and the African continent in particular.
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How to apply
How to Apply
The closing deadline for applications is Close of Business on the 24th September 2021 Interested candidates should email their application to [email protected]
Your application should comprise of
- A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, and relevant achievements
- A covering note of not more than 1 page outlining your motivation for applying for the role.
Short listed candidates will be contacted 28 September 2021 to schedule interviews.
Due to high volumes of applications received, should you not have received feedback on your application within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.