Posted on August 24, 2012

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Campaigns Director

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

RESPONSIBLE FOR: up to three campaigners

BACKGROUND

The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood ® (www.whiteribbonalliance.org) is an advocacy alliance working towards a world where the right of all women to be safe and healthy before, during and after childbirth is upheld. WRA works with members around the world and National Alliances in 15 countries.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To drive forward the White Ribbon Alliance’s campaigning work with high expectations, passion, tenacity, imagination and good judgement, to help achieve dramatic change for women.

As Campaigns Director you will provide strategic direction for, oversee and support all national and international campaigning by the WRA. This is a new position in a rapidly growing, hugely ambitious international Alliance which has decided to focus primarily on national delivery rather than international campaigning. You will lead a new Campaigns Team and oversee the management and professional development of up to three Campaign Strategists at the Global Secretariat. The role will have a strong focus on ensuring excellent support is given to the WRA National Alliances, helping them to develop objectives, campaign strategies and coordinate their own national campaigns. As a member of the Management Team you will contribute to the development of the future strategy and organizational development of the WRA. You will work closely with the Executive Director, Communications Director, Creative Director, Director of Program Operations, Fundraising Director and CFO to deliver your role.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be accountable for the consistent delivery of high-profile, high-impact national campaigning, working with the WRA Management Team, National Alliances and others to build and position the WRA as a powerful campaigning organization
• To support strong strategic campaign development across WRA National Alliances with clear and measureable goals and smart campaigning tactics
• To coordinate and contribute to the development of tools and processes to guide National Alliances in campaign strategy development and delivery
• To hold an overview of the specific changes each National Alliance is working towards and contribute to a narrative on WRA’s approach and impact
• To manage the Campaigns team, providing clear strategic direction, support, space, motivation and opportunities for staff development and to contribute directly to the operational work of the team
• To facilitate, and support where appropriate, the WRA’s analysis of what change is needed in different settings and provide an organizational hub for best practice on how to make it happen
• To provide leadership on WRA’s theory of change – through strong support for coalition building and citizen led campaigning
• To develop, monitor and deliver an organizational strategy, achievable objectives, manageable work plan and budget and ensure the work of the team is evaluated
• To work closely with others across Communications, Fundraising and Programs to develop and implement the campaign strategy
• To ensure effective communications on campaigning and advocacy, and joint working where appropriate, with WRA National Alliances, WRA members, the Board and others as required
• To offer leadership and advice on campaigning strategies, tactics and activities including when and how to mobilise public opinion, the campaign network, media and the appropriate techniques and tone
• To represent the WRA externally at a senior level, actively networking and to build and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders, and representing the WRA in the media where appropriate
• To determine when the WRA should prioritise international activities
• To ensure the quality of work produced by team members, and that the work of the team contributes effectively to that of other goal teams and is effectively evaluated
• To perform other duties as required
• To travel up to 25%

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES (E = Essential; D = Desired)

• Significant and demonstrable experience of leading effective campaigns, with track record of making change happen across policy, budget, and delivery on commitments (E)
• Significant and demonstrable experience of building and sustaining high performing teams (E)
• Extensive experience in leading, developing, managing and supporting others in implementation of, effective campaigns strategies by diverse teams and knowledge, using a broad range of campaign techniques (E)
• Proven skills in effectively integrating campaigning objectives across the work of an organization, collaborating closely with internal and external partners (E)
• Proven skills in persuading, negotiating and representation at a significant national or international level (E)
• A high level of strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to set priorities, manageable work plans and evaluate progress (E)
• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for high level external representation and ability to tailor communications to different audiences (E)
• Experience of developing, allocating, and monitoring budgets (E)
• Ability to demonstrate a corporate approach including record of contribution to cross organizational initiatives and proven ability to negotiate support for projects from across an organization or network (E)
• A good understanding of the external environment in which this area of work operates, including a strong grasp of international relations, and the development and women’s rights issues covered by the WRA (E)
• A good understanding of how to best work across different countries and cultures and a demonstrable understanding of how change happens in different social, political and cultural settings (E)
• Direct experience of face-to-face lobbying or working in the media (D)
• Understanding of or experience of the technical issues relevant to the work of the WRA (D)
• Experience of working with volunteers or supporters (D)
• Foreign language skills (D)

WRA is an alliance that relies on the power of strong and effective relationships to deliver the changes that we seek. Therefore how we work together, across GS and with our membership, is as critical to success as what we choose to do.

• Commitment to the WRA’s mission, values and approach.
• Administratively self-servicing and IT literate.
• Openness to change and flexibility: Exhibits a readiness to deal with changing organizational demands and external context.
• Ability to inspire confidence in others, working with strong sense of personal credibility, professionalism and integrity
• Tenacity/drive: ability to remain focussed on executing the organization’s objectives and strategies.
• Personal effectiveness: Possesses high standards of integrity and confidentiality

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to admin@whiteribbonalliance.org with the subject line: Campaigns Director.

Please note that qualified candidates must hold legal status and authorization to work in the U.S. or U.K.

Applications are due no later than Friday, August 31st