Advocacy Officer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybride; ZAR 420 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Collaborative team

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an Advocacy Officer to champion causes and influence policy changes. This fully remote role focuses on researching, developing, and implementing strategic advocacy campaigns, engaging with policymakers, stakeholders, and the public to raise awareness and drive support for critical issues.

You will work autonomously within a mission-driven team, conducting policy analysis, campaign planning, coalition-building, drafting briefs, monitoring developments, and organizing outreach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, or related field.

Responsabilités

• Research and analyze relevant policies and legislative issues affecting the organization's mission.
• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans and campaigns to achieve specific policy goals.
• Engage with government officials, legislators, and their staff to present organizational positions.
• Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners and other advocacy groups.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials for various audiences.
• Monitor legislative developments and report on their potential impact.
• Organize and facilitate advocacy-related events and public awareness initiatives.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Policy research

Stakeholder management

Written & verbal communication

Remote work ability

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, or related field

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking an impassioned and effective Advocacy Officer to champion their causes and influence policy changes. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere, focusing on researching, developing, and implementing strategic advocacy campaigns. You will engage with policymakers, stakeholders, and the public to raise awareness and drive support for critical issues. Your role will be essential in amplifying our client's voice and ensuring that the needs of the communities they serve are heard and addressed at all levels. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful social change through impactful advocacy, working autonomously within a supportive, mission-driven team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze relevant policies and legislative issues affecting the organization's mission.
• Develop and execute strategic advocacy plans and campaigns to achieve specific policy goals.
• Engage with government officials, legislators, and their staff to present organizational positions.
• Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners and other advocacy groups.
• Draft policy briefs, position papers, and advocacy materials for various audiences.
• Monitor legislative developments and report on their potential impact.
• Organize and facilitate advocacy-related events and public awareness initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or government relations, preferably within the charitable sector .
• Demonstrated understanding of policy-making processes and legislative systems.
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience working effectively in a remote environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive remote work support.
• Flexible working hours allowing for excellent work-life integration.
• Opportunity to influence policy and drive significant social impact.
• Access to professional development and training in advocacy.
• A collaborative and supportive team focused on shared charitable goals .