Advocacy Coordinator
An exciting and unique opportunity to lead and administer secretariat functions.
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Company: CARE Australia
Location: ACT
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-8-1948-1312
Fax: +61-3-9278-4805
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Detail information about job Advocacy Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Based in Canberra
- Fixed term-12 months(possible extension), Full time
CARE is a leading international humanitarian aid organisation fighting global poverty, with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities.
About the Role
An exciting and unique opportunity
to lead and administer secretariat functions for the Australian Parliamentary
Group on Population and Development (APGPD). The role supports policy agenda
around sexual and reproductive health and rights and other relevant issues of
gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The position is responsible for coordinating CARE Australia’s advocacy and government relations.
Key
Responsibilities
- Provide and/or oversee secretariat and administrative support services to the APGPD
- Develop and support alliances and networks with relevant agencies in support of CARE’s advocacy goals
- Develop and maintain a good relationship with the APGPD Executive Committee and other members
- Coordinate advocacy initiatives in CARE Australia priority areas
- To advance relevant advocacy policies and initiatives in accordance with agreed strategic directions
- Develop and execute advocacy plans and messages in coordination with relevant departments in CARE Australia
Ideally you
will have
- Experience in developing campaign and strategic communications materials (physical and digital)
- Demonstrated high-level initiative, judgement, leadership ability and personal drive, and a record of innovation and achievement
- Knowledge of international development and global gender equality issues and a commitment to gender equality and sexual and reproductive rights
- A strong understanding of parliamentary and political processes in Australia
- Demonstrated excellent representational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
What we can offer you
- Access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year of your salary tax-free)
- The opportunity to use your skills to fight poverty with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities
- A range of creative solutions offered that may be negotiated where possible, on a case-by-case basis, to help you balance work with life
CARE Australia is
committed to Child Protection and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and
Abuse. Applicants are advised that appointment
will be subject to appropriate background checks and screening.
Want to know more about the role
Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] to obtain Candidate Information Pack
Click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application for the role.
Questions about the role?
Please contact Emma Tiaree, Principal Executive
International Programs at [email protected] or 02 6279 0247 (please do
not email applications to this address).
Applications Close: 12:01 am (AEST), Monday 23 July 2018