Advocacy Officer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development

Collaborative remote culture

Impactful work in Soweto community

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Advocacy Officer to join a fully remote team, focusing on Soweto and beyond. You will research critical issues, develop advocacy strategies, and engage with policymakers, community leaders, and the public to drive meaningful change.

In this remote role, leverage digital platforms to amplify our client's voice, influence policy, and mobilize support for social issues within the Soweto community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or campaign management.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of policy-making processes and government relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic advocacy campaigns to address identified social issues.
• Conduct research on policy issues, gather data, and prepare advocacy materials, position papers, and policy briefs.
• Engage with government officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders to promote our client's agenda.
• Organize and facilitate advocacy events, workshops, and public awareness initiatives remotely.
• Monitor legislative and policy developments relevant to our client's mission and communicate key updates.

Skills

Advocacy experience

Policy analysis

Campaign management

Research and writing

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Policy/Law/Sociology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and driven Advocacy Officer to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for advancing our client's mission by influencing policy, raising public awareness, and mobilizing support for key social issues within the Soweto community and beyond. You will research critical issues, develop advocacy strategies, and engage with policymakers, community leaders, and the public to drive meaningful change. As a remote position, you will leverage digital platforms and communication tools to amplify our client's voice and impact effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic advocacy campaigns to address identified social issues.


• Conduct research on policy issues, gather data, and prepare advocacy materials, position papers, and policy briefs.


• Engage with government officials, policymakers, and community stakeholders to promote our client's agenda.


• Organize and facilitate advocacy events, workshops, and public awareness initiatives remotely.


• Monitor legislative and policy developments relevant to our client's mission and communicate key updates.

Requirements

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


• Proven experience in advocacy, policy analysis, or campaign management.


• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly.


• Strong understanding of policy-making processes and government relations.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting, and to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders in Soweto .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.


• Fully remote work environment, offering flexibility and work-life balance.


• Opportunities for professional development and networking within the advocacy sector.


• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.


• The chance to make a tangible impact on social issues and policy affecting the Soweto community.