HazteOir Vacancy in abuja for a Country Manager
HO assumes as the primary mission to promote citizens participation
in politics as the best way to ensure democracy to become something
real, that's to say, participatory.
We think society came before
State; politics is essencially vocation to the service; and rulers have
the duty to listen to the governed.
From a Christian concept of
men and society, our projects are aimed to assert and promote (i) the
participation in politics, (ii) the dignity of the human person, and
(iii) the value of life.
Job Title: Nigerian Campaigner - Country Manager
Job DescriptionThe
Nigerian Campaigner - Country Manager, will be our representative in
Nigeria. CitizenGO has not established a Nigerian physical office space,
so the ideal candidate will work remotely with the Campaigns Leadership
team to assist with developing rapid-response campaigns to our audience
in Nigeria. Campaigns will be developed through online activism and
occasionally reinforced with field work.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Activating and helping Nigerian citizens to become
active citizens.
Helping
like-minded organizations to reach their mission by using our
state-of-the-art technology for winning campaigns, and thus acquiring
new supporters for their cause.
Under supervision of the
Campaigns Leadership team, Nigerian, managing -- online and offline --
campaigns to ensure outstanding performance and results.
Recruiting,
training, and managing a team of online and offline volunteers, the
field organizers and campaigners who support cGO campaigns and
activities.
Sharing the responsibility of managing communications
with all cGO members by responding to email inquiries to cGO about
campaigns, donations, and other related inquiries.
Assisting in
the developing a close relationship of our Nigerian members and donors:
asking them to sign new petitions, inform about your local activities...
Being the focal-point regarding our Nigerian donors.
Collaborating with the fundraising team to develop fundraising campaigns designed to our Nigerian audience.
Identifying
promising grassroots campaigns started by activists or organizations in
English. You’ll help these campaigns win by providing strategic advice,
conducting media outreach, and promoting them to cGO members.
Designing
and executing rapid-response social change advocacy campaigns in
partnership with other stakeholders, partners and like-minded NGOs, with
the potential for explosive growth and swift victories.
This includes writing engaging campaign emails.
Increasing the number of members of the cGO Nigerians email list.
Establishing
and maintaining deep partnerships with leading Nigerian NGOs. You’ll be
a trusted advisor and useful ally, helping large and small
organizations run campaigns on cGO.
Promoting and managing the
distribution of the campaigns via emails with a call-to-action. Also,
spreading the word about the campaigns via social networking.
Representing
cGO before the media and politicians as a spokesperson. Attending
conferences and networking events and delivering small presentations
related to cGO and the campaigns we organize and promote.
Taking the streets, mobilizing people. Generating change. Organizing events, demonstrations, performances.
Proofreading English language campaigns, administrative documents, and other related materials.
Collaborating with a global team of campaigners to help shape the direction of cGO both locally and internationally.
Analyzing
the cGO reputational risks in a diverse set of global markets and
executing various initiatives to mitigate those risks.
Strategizing with the cGO team about how to continue to expand our effectiveness, reach and impact.
Other related tasks.
The Ideal Candidate Should Have The Following Core Competencies
A
deep understanding of cGO Foundation Vision, Mission, and Objectives,
which includes having a strong commitment to defend these values.
Commitment
to our Mission of empowering citizens to win campaigns on the critical
issues of our times. You believe citizens can stop injustice, can stop
the culture of death and gender ideology-inspired totalitarianism and
can change the world.
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills in English,
able to craft compelling and persuasive written communications for a general audience.
You should enjoy working in an online environment, using social media and collaborating using online tools.
Strong
leadership and persuasiveness skills. You’ll be able to inspire
citizens to understand the possibilities of citizen-powered change to
promote life, family and freedom.
The ability to build and manage a small team of volunteers, bringing out the best in them.
Impact-driven. You’ll work outside your comfort zone to do what it takes to win campaigns.
A track record of good judgment. You’re able to make sound decisions in fast-moving situations.
Strong
rapport-building and relationship skills. You can effectively build and
maintain partnerships and be a trusted ally among social change
campaigners.
Initiative and a can-do attitude across a variety of campaign issue areas.
Able
to identify and seize opportunities quickly. Campaigning is very
moment-driven, so you’ll be comfortable working in an agile and
fast-paced environment.
High-level strategic thinker, with a
strong grasp of national and international politics and social power.
You understand the political and corporate pressure points in the world
and current life and family issues at play.
Using your talent,
you will influence the decisions of politicians and businessman, and put
pressure on mass media to make citizen's opinion heard.
cGO is
an exceptionally fast-paced and collaborative work environment. Your
co-workers are high-impact, low-ego, and have a deep respect for our
members.
Normally, Campaigners - Country Managers will have
relevant experience in advocacy, media or government – but if you make
up for lack of experience with passion and a willingness to learn
quickly, you should still apply.
You will be a recognized social
change leader with a proven track record of scaling and managing teams,
and the ability to inspire other leaders to achieve world-class
outcomes.
- -5 years of relevant experience is preferred (but not required), a
strong management and leadership background and a demonstrable passion
for cGO’s Mission and Vision is essential. Regardless of experience, we
are looking for a passionate, hard-working and organized self-starter
who wants to be part of a fast-moving and ambitious organization working
for social change.
You may come from a variety of different backgrounds, but experience in
the nonprofit, advocacy, social enterprise and/or tech sectors are
strongly desired.
Successful candidates are also likely to have
some or all of the following competences: a deep understanding of social
change, campaign strategy, power mapping and advocacy, policy analysis,
communications, network-building, online campaigning, organizational
development, remote and cross-cultural management, and business
strategy.
To be based in Abuja
is not mandatory. The role will involve some (light) travel.
How to Apply
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Additional Information
You’ll
be an independent contractor. You’ll get paid on a freelance basis for
each campaign you launch. Campaign deliverables will be the online
campaign and the email with the call-to-action.
Compensation is competitive, and our organizational culture is results oriented.
A
very attractive incentive plan is in place: as many members you help
reach, better compensation… Don’t worry to penalize cGO finances because
of your great achievements; in fact we encourage you to cause cash-flow
problems by achieving ambitious member-building objectives.