Responsive Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa

The Campaigner will lead the identification, strategic planning and execution of responsive campaigns within GPAF, employing an integrated approach to drive fundraising and engage audiences in building counter-power. This role will design data-driven, evidence-based campaigns in collaboration with various teams to ensure effective delivery of responsive work. The Campaigner will foster internal alignment on responsive initiatives, creating a system to prioritize emerging issues for GPAF’s responsiveness. The role will entail working closely with program, volunteer, engagement, fundraising and communication staff.

Main duties 

Strategic planning

• Coordinate and supervise all arrangements for responsive campaign activities as required.
• Represent Greenpeace Africa at meetings, coordination bodies, media, stakeholders, and local communities when required.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to engage target audiences and ensure media interventions align with campaign objectives.
• Prepare or assign the preparation of detailed briefings and updates to inform staff, media, and stakeholders about campaign issues, progress, and outcomes.
• Work with the Fundraising team to develop ways to maximize the campaign’s fundraising potential.
• Oversee project monitoring and evaluation, providing reports to the Head of Project Development, Senior Portfolio Managers, and campaigners from other offices as needed.
• Work with the Research team to gather data and insights for shaping responses.
• Ensure adherence to Greenpeace Africa security guidelines and report any security incidents in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Networking and Responsiveness  

• Adopt a Pan-African perspective in project delivery by leveraging responsive opportunities to advance campaign and project objectives across the continent.
• Enhance responsiveness and agility within the project team to advance campaign goals.
• Utilize responsive opportunities aligned with campaign goals to drive impact.
• Foster relationships with external stakeholders, including civil society, communities, and authorities, to advance the campaign.
• Establish and maintain active networks with our global network, Greenpeace International (GPI) to enhance the campaign’s impact.
• Ensure the development of active networks and strong alliances with key strategic stakeholders externally.
• Ensure specific relevant campaign projects are appropriately budgeted for.
• Oversee the campaign budget and ensure its effective and timely utilization.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Policy, Development, Biodiversity, or related field
• 5 years experience in any of these areas: advocacy, awareness-raising, public education, campaign management and coordination.
• Experience working in a multicultural team.
• A strong Pan-African Mindset.
• Familiarity with the development of project proposals and the project management cycle. 
• Skilled in negotiating, building consensus, bringing together diverse stakeholders, and facilitating dialogue to achieve mutual outcomes.
• Knowledge and/or experience in campaigning, creative advocacy content, execution of strategies, lobbying, and canvassing projects.