Advocacy and Campaigns Lead

The Advocacy and Campaigns Lead is responsible for overseeing CIVICUS’ advocacy and campaigns globally and providing strategic guidance on projects and activities. The role is expected to anticipate emerging issues restrictions and opportunities affecting civil society and develop advocacy campaigns to pro-actively respond to them. The incumbent streamlines advocacy and campaigns internally across the organization, provides strategic insight on issues related to civil society and civic space to the CIVICUS secretariat and to the alliance. The position provides advocacy support to CIVICUS’ research findings and other outputs. The role is also expected to represent CIVICUS at relevant significant international, regional and national forums.  In addition to line management responsibilities which include oversight of performance and well-being of the members of the advocacy and campaigns cluster, the advocacy and campaigns lead is expected to engage decision makers, key stakeholders and coalitions for change in line with CIVICUS’ strategic priorities.

Key Requirements                                                                                                

• A Master’s Degree or higher qualification in relevant field or equivalent qualification including development studies, political science, law, media studies, international relations and human rights.
• A minimum of 6 years’ work experience in relevant field and at least 4 years’ experience in a management position.
• High degree of knowledge of the UN and regional human rights systems and processes.
• Exceptional English-language writing and presentational skills.
• Knowledge of additional UN languages desirable.