Remote Policy Advocacy Lead for Social Change

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Impactful work enabling social change

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Advocacy Manager for a leading advocacy non-profit based in Port Elizabeth. This fully remote role drives policy influence, develops campaigns, and mobilizes public support across South Africa.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in policy advocacy, excellent research and communication skills, and can operate autonomously in a remote Eastern Cape context.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of policy advocacy or government relations experience.
• Proven track record of influencing policy outcomes.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote Eastern Cape context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to meet policy objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis on policy issues and trends.
• Engage with government officials and stakeholders to advance the agenda.
• Build and manage coalitions with partner organizations.
• Create advocacy materials including briefs and position papers.
• Mobilize public support via media, digital campaigns, and grassroots organizing in Port Elizabeth.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Research & analysis

Strategic planning

Written & verbal communication

Education

Advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Advocacy Manager for a leading advocacy non-profit based in Port Elizabeth. This fully remote role drives policy influence, develops campaigns, and mobilizes public support across South Africa.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in policy advocacy, excellent research and communication skills, and can operate autonomously in a remote Eastern Cape context.