Advocacy Manager

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking an Advocacy Manager to spearhead strategic advocacy initiatives aimed at influencing public policy and promoting social justice. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in public policy, along with at least five years of relevant experience in advocacy. This full-time role requires expertise in managing relationships and community mobilization within a fast-paced environment, committed to advancing the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of public policy in Hlanganisa’s thematic focal areas.
• At least 5 years’ work experience in advocacy in a non-profit environment.
• Understanding of legal concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct advocacy initiatives to influence public policy.
• Manage advocacy strategies and act as official representative.
• Conduct research and policy analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication

Writing

Research skills

Strong knowledge of public policy

Strong organisational skills

Expertise in policy analysis

Community mobilisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, or related field

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• Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice
  
  

• Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice
  
  

Advocacy Manager at Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice

• Deadline:
  
  

16 June 2025

• Region:
  
  

Rosebank, Johannesburg

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

We are currently looking for an advocacy manager to lead and direct our strategic advocacy initiatives to influence public policy, raise awareness and mobilise support to promote social change and advance Hlanganisa’s mission within its four focal areas.

We offer competitive salaries aligned to the non-profit sector.

Roles and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Research and policy analysis
• Thought leadership
• Manage advocacy strategies
• Act as our custodian and representative with the public
• Communications
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Networking
• Reporting and evaluation
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you have …

• A bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field.
• A South African passport or are in possession of a legitimate South African work visa
• Excellent communication
• Writing
• Research skills
• Strong knowledge of public policy in Hlanganisa’s thematic focal areas
• Understanding of legal concepts
• Strong organisational skills
• Work in collaborative, fast paced environment
• Expertise in policy analysis and community mobilisation
• Committed to fostering social justice and empowering stakeholders through innovative advocacy strategies and collaborative efforts
  
  

You probably have

• At least 5 years’ work experience in advocacy in a non-profit environment with knowledge of at least 2 of the 4 thematic focal areas of Hlanganisa’s work
• Proven experience in community engagement, coalition building and mobilising resources to effectuate meaningful change
  
  

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and motivation letter to Lisa Lazarus [e-mail] by 16 June 2025.

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More about this vacancy

• Date posted:
  
  

29 May 2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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