Integrity Icon Campaign Officer – Accountability Lab (AL)

Job Summary

 

Deadline: 13 May 2022

Department: Programs
Reports to: Programs and Campaigns Manager
Supervises: nil

Duties And Responsibilities

 

Duties and responsibilities
Develop a work plan for the campaign and report on campaign deliverables; Recruit jury volunteers to provide support for the campaign; Carry out vetting for the most eligible nominees; Support the jury during the selection of the top 5 icons by arranging timely meetings; Conceptualization and support of logistical arrangements for meetings and events- scheduling, venue hire, preparing invitee lists, sending invitations; Ensure the campaign guidelines are adhered to throughout the nomination, vetting, selection, and voting processes; Track project progress against envisioned outcomes and indicators for the campaign; Maintain records of all files in a central drive and share them with the AL Global team; Manage and support media, communications, outreach, and networking building throughout the duration of the campaign; Monitor press inquiries and support timeous and appropriate responses; Support press releases and liaise with online media and print media to ensure maximum publicity and positive coverage; Maintain up-to-date stakeholder contact lists and identify potential supporter organisations and allies; Collate information on outcomes of campaigns to use in future projects; Initiate purchase requisition for required administrative or logistical support; Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

 

Qualifications (Required for the performance of the job)
A minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 3-5 years of experience implementing projects or campaigns; Familiarity with local political and governance issues; Established contacts or networks within local communities, government departments, civil society organisations, and the media is desirable; Good communications and writing skills in English.

Skills
Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise time and work effectively; Strong people skills with the ability to work under pressure; Highly motivated, confident communicator with the ability to engage with people at all levels; Pays attention to detail and displays a high level of integrity; Able to multi-task and is deadline oriented; Ability to work independently, as well as in a team; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across diverse cultural backgrounds; Innovative and creative, able to see new opportunities; Reflective and open to learning.

Behaviours
Reliable; Trustworthy; Multitasking; Honesty.