[Aidwatch] POSITION VACANT: AID/WATCH Campaigner – Land is Life

[AID/WATCH E-Bulletin]

29 Aug 11

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 our ‘Land is Life’ campaign.

Funding is currently available for a part-time position (22.5 hours per 
wk) for a period of 6 months.

The position will be reviewable in conjunction with a performance 
development review after a two-month probationary period. The position 
is based in Sydney. Exceptional candidates not based in Sydney may be 
considered.

Specific Responsibilities:

  * Manage the AID/WATCH’s Land is Life campaign;
  * Facilitate the production and dissemination of research and
    publications associated with this campaign;
  * Continue MILDA (Melanesian Indigenous Land Defence Alliance) support
    work, in particular communications support, website development, and
    publication of materials including video resources;
  * Work to recruit and include active volunteer members to work with
    AID/WATCH on this campaign;
  * Contribute to a strong media profile for the campaign;
  * Coordinate fundraising as necessary in the campaign area;
  * Liaise with the Committee of Management and other Aid/Watch staff
    and some participation in Aid/Watch activities;
  * Some national and international travel may be required.

Essential knowledge and skills:

  * Understanding of aid, land rights issues or development issues
    relevant to the Pacific;
  * Experience working in solidarity with communities and counterparts
    in the global south;
  * Research and writing skills to be relevant to a campaign context;
  * Experience in campaigning on social and environmental justice
    issues, including experience mobilising members and the public;
  * Demonstrated capacity to be self-directed and work independently,
  * Ability to work in a team with an open and consensus style of
    communication;
  * Excellent oral communication skills including in a cross-cultural
    context.

Desirable skills and knowledge:

  * Experience in advocacy and campaign organisations;
  * Experience of working in a member-based organization;
  * 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 6 months.

Please forward an application and curriculum vitae addressing the above 
criteria by 5pm September 9 to AID/WATCH Chair c/o Matt Hilton 
(matthew.hilton at gmail.com <mailto:matthew.hilton%40gmail.com>) with 
subject line: CAMPAIGNER APPLICATION. Or mail to: CAMPAIGNER 
APPLICATION, AID/WATCH, 19 Eve St, ERSKINEVILLE, NSW 2043.

For more information, please phone Matt Hilton on 0423106247.

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