Advocacy Officer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 910,000 - 1,571,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work benefits

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Advocacy Officer to join our fully remote team. You will develop and implement strategies to influence policy and promote social change aligned with our mission, working from your home office with national and international partners.

Responsibilities include researching issues, engaging policymakers, preparing briefs, and building coalitions. The ideal candidate has a background in advocacy or policy analysis, excellent communication skills, and a track

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or public affairs in the non-profit sector.
• Strong research and analytical thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Implement and present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic advocacy plans to achieve policy objectives.
• Conduct research on relevant social, economic, and political issues.
• Engage with policymakers, government officials, and stakeholders to promote advocacy messages.
• Prepare policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials for diverse audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, and civil society groups.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments to identify opportunities and challenges for advocacy.

Skills

Advocacy

Policy analysis

Public affairs

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Our client is seeking a passionate and articulate Advocacy Officer to join their fully remote team. This crucial role will involve developing and implementing strategies to influence policy and promote positive social change aligned with our client's mission. You will conduct research, engage with stakeholders, and craft compelling messages to raise awareness and drive action on critical issues. As a remote position, you will work from your home office, collaborating virtually with national and international partners to amplify our client's voice and impact effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic advocacy plans to achieve organizational policy objectives.
• Conduct research on relevant social, economic, and political issues impacting our client's mission.
• Engage with policymakers, government officials, and other stakeholders to promote key advocacy messages.
• Prepare policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials for various audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, and civil society groups.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments, identifying opportunities and challenges for advocacy.

Requirements

• Proven experience in advocacy , policy analysis, or public affairs, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and coalition building.
• A deep understanding of social justice issues and policy-making processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive remote work benefits.
• Opportunity to influence policy and drive meaningful social change.
• Flexible work environment with the ability to work from home.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and mission-driven virtual team culture.