[Aidwatch] Position Vacant - AID/WATCH Campaigner

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Position Vacant - AID/WATCH Campaigner 

Aid for trade campaign in the Pacific

AID/WATCH is an independent, membership-based watchdog of aid and
development policies and programs. We are seeking to employ a campaigner to
join our existing team and facilitate a campaign on aid for trade in the
Pacific.  

Funding is currently available for part-time position (22.5 hours per wk)
for a period of 20 weeks, with the possibility that this position can be
extended depending on funding and the suitability of the candidate. The
position will be reviewable in conjunction with a performance development
review after a one-month probationary period. The position is based in
Sydney.

Specific Responsibilities:
.    Facilitate the implementation of AID/WATCH's pacific aid for trade
campaign in line with AID/WATCH's own strategic planning;
.    Help build a strong team of capable and dedicated active members to
work on AID/WATCH campaigns both within the office and nationally;
.    Help organise regular AID/WATCH volunteers and members information
sessions to provide updates on campaigns;
.    Undertake public speaking engagements to inform people about AID/WATCH
and our campaigns;
.    Build and maintain existing relationships that AID/WATCH has with
government and NGO organisations in Australia and overseas;
.    Assist with the production of research and publications associated with
this campaign;
.    Assist with fundraising and act on fundraising opportunities that arise
within the campaign area;
.    Help build a strong media profile for the AID/WATCH campaign in
collaboration with existing staff,
.    Liaise with the Committee of Management and Executive as required
.    Some national and international travel may be required

Essential knowledge and skills:
.    Experience of working in a member-based organization
.    Experience of organising and mobilising members and the public for
social change 
.    Experience in campaigning on social and environmental justice issues
.    Demonstrated capacity to be self-directed and work independently;
.    Experience working in solidarity with communities and counterparts in
the global south
.    Ability to work in a team with an open and consensus style of
communication;
.    Excellent oral communication skills including in a cross-cultural
context;
.    High level research and writing skills to be applied in a campaign
context;

Desirable skills and knowledge:
.    Understanding of aid or trade issues or development issues relevant to
the Pacific
.    Experience in advocacy and campaign organisations;
.    Understanding of and experience with budget planning, fundraising and
financial management;
.    Experience in project management, particularly as it relates to
campaign coordination
.    Strong understanding of issues relevant to AID/WATCH

Salary: 22.5 hours per week at $52,439 per annum pro rata for a period of 20
weeks

Please forward an application and curriculum vitae addressing the above
criteria by 5.00 PM, Wednesday May 19th to:
 
AIDWATCH Chairperson, Jesse Wynhausen: jessewynhausen at gmail.com with subject
line: Campaigner APPLICATION. 

Or mail to: Campaigner APPLICATION, AID/WATCH, 19 Eve St,
ERSKINEVILLE, NSW, 2043.

For more information, please phone Jesse Wynhausen on 0402 317 497 

 

 

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