Campaigns & Advocacy Coordinator, Scotland

Job Description

Role definition

Role purpose

To inspire existing supporters and the wider public in Scotland to join Christian Aid in tackling the root causes of poverty and to increase Christian Aid Scotland’s campaigner numbers, helping to bring about tangible, positive change.

Key outcomes

• Christian Aid Scotland’s campaigns are focused, strategic and effective.
• Christian Aid Scotland increases its number of active campaigners.
• Good relationships are developed and maintained with sponsoring churches and supporting
• organisations (i.e. Eco-congregations and youth organisations)
• Effective relationships are developed and maintained with relevant decision-makers in Scotland.
• Christian Aid Scotland is represented effectively in campaigning coalitions & networks across Scotland.
• Campaign resources are designed and produced that are clear, compelling, informative, well targeted and effective.
• Good relationships are developed and maintained with campaigns colleagues across the rest of Christian Aid.
• Christian Aid Scotland colleagues are enthusiastic and knowledgeable in speaking to supporters and external audiences about our campaigns.
• The effectiveness of Christian Aid Scotland’s campaigning work is evaluated on a regular basis, with lessons learned for future campaigns.

Person specification

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise

Essential

• Strong understanding of, and interest in, how political/policy change happens.
• Experience of developing and implementing effective, compelling public campaigns.
• Sound understanding of Scottish/UK/international political systems and how to influence them.
• Proven ability to develop effective, collaborative relationships with colleagues, peers and decision-makers.
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply, clearly and engagingly, both verbally and in writing.
• Confidence in public speaking and reaching to new audiences in a proactive way.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
• Infectious passion for the causes on which Christian Aid works.

Desirable

• Ability to harness social media for campaigning impact.
• Experience of working on issues of international development such as economic justice, gender justice and climate change.
• Experience of working within networks/coalitions.
• Experience and understanding of influencing the private sector.
• Confidence and experience working with church partners

The deadline of applications is on 29 November 2022.

About the Organization

Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. We are part of a wider movement for social justice. We provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes.