ActionAid Activism Officer
CONTRACT:Permanent role
SALARY: £32,292 - £34,570 p.a.
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 17th March 2013
SALARY: £32,292 - £34,570 p.a.
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 17th March 2013
At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation. We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements for and with the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join ActionAid today and be part of something truly amazing.
This role is part of the Policy Advocacy and Campaigns department which campaigns on international development issues, from Tax Justice to biofuels to women’s rights. As Activism Officer you will lead activism plans and develop a network of active campaigners. You will also support our campaigns by creating and implementing activism strategies involving supporter facing campaigning and engagement activities, develop and deliver training and work directly with our most active and committed campaigning supporters. In addition you will play a key role delivering ActionAid's community engagement and activism strategies across traditional fundraising and campaigning boundaries.
You will have experience of developing strategies and plans for supporter/volunteer engagement and the development of and sustaining supporter networks. You will have organised campaigning actions, events and initiatives and developed excellent knowledge of different approaches to organising and campaigning. Comfortable working with cross-organisational teams you will be skilled at building relationships and an effective communicator. An understanding of the UK’s political process would also be ideal.
To apply
Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
About your application:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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