Advocacy, Campaigns & Communications Coordinator

Save the Children International (PVO 03/2002) is the world’s leading independent organization for children.  Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children (SC)’s Zimbabwe Country Office is inviting applications for the below national staff position.

Advocacy, Campaigns & Communications Coordinator – Harare based.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

The Advocacy, Campaigns & Communications Coordinator (ACCC) will undertake advocacy work to advance Save the Children’s policy positions, and influence decision-makers, both at national level and internationally. S/he will contribute directly to helping Save the Children achieve its ambitious programmatic objectives benefiting the most deprived children in Zimbabwe, as set out in our Country Strategic Plan and Localisation Strategy. S/he will shape and implement Save the Children’s efforts to influence and bring about change in the awareness, attitudes, behaviours, and policies related to the rights of children in Zimbabwe.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in an area of social development, political science, media, communications, public relations or equivalent.
• A Human Rights law background would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of the development sector, gender issues and child rights programming in Zimbabwe.
• At least 7 years of experience of managing advocacy campaigns that engage a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven experience of external representation and direct lobbying of high-level targets.
• Ability to coordinate and work with diverse groups of people based in multiple locations.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and stressful situations.
• Good personal organisational skills, including time management and ability to meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Application Information:

To apply, follow the link below, attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

*Internal link: View the internal job posting         *External link: View the external job posting

Application Deadline – 02 June 2024

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global Safeguarding  policies. Save the Children is an equal employment employer, therefore, female applicants and those living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.