COMMUNICATIONS AND IMMERSION DEVELOPMENT LEAD
ABOUT AIDLINK:
Aidlink is an Irish development organization working to achieve gender
equality and end poverty in Africa, while also raising awareness of
global inequality in Ireland. We deliver life-changing programmes,
strengthening the capacity of communities and delivering sustainable
results. Aidlink targets the most isolated and marginalised in
society, empowering communities to take greater control over their
lives and livelihoods. In recent years, we have concentrated our work
in three countries: Kenya, Uganda and Ghana, with a particular focus
on the traditionally nomadic pastoralist communities, the Masai and
Turkana in Kenya and the Karamajong in Uganda.
Aidlink is particularly committed to supporting women and girls and
tackling harmful cultural practices that impede on their education,
agency, personal choices and basic human rights. We believe that by
putting the furthest behind first – often girls – we can support
entire communities’ growth. Education has always been at the heart
of what we do. That involves working with communities to improve
children’s chances of getting a good education and address the
social and cultural barriers that cause children, especially young
girls, to drop-out of school, working to promote gender equality and
rights based education.
We supports families to achieve more sustainable livelihoods and to
develop sustainable agricultural practices. We work with poor and
disadvantaged communities that are susceptible to emergencies caused
by climate change, drought and food insecurity. A strength of our
partnership model is that our partners are on the ground, ready to
respond in times of crisis. Our primary focus is responding to the
needs of the poorest and most vulnerable.
By listening to the voices of the community and through our
partnerships we work to address the structural causes of inequality
and poverty. We believe that by putting the furthest behind first –
often girls – we can support an entire community’s growth.
Aidlink, a highly respected international development organization
with a proven track record of success Shortlisted for the Charities
Institute of Ireland’s * Charity Excellence
Awards in the category for ‘BIG IMPACT’. Our standards in
corporate governance are recognised having been shortlisted for the
Chartered Accountants Ireland Published Accounts Awards **Apply on the
website**, *, *, and
* and won the small / medium not-for-profit
category award *, * and
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WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE AND RESULTS-ORIENTED STRATEGIC PLANNING
AND EXECUTION MANAGER TO LEAD THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
OUR STRATEGIC PLAN ACROSS FOUR KEY AREAS: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND
COORDINATION, COMMUNICATIONS, DONOR RELATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL
OUTREACH.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION:
* Conduct research and analysis on policy issues affecting
international development in education, gender, climate, and others
relevant to our target countries and communities.
* Develop evidence-based policy positions that align with Aidlink's
mission and strategic goals.
* Advocate for Aidlink's policy positions with policymakers, donors,
and other stakeholders.
* Coordinate policy efforts with our country programs to ensure
program-policy coherence.
* Collaborate with partner NGOs to develop joint advocacy
initiatives.
* Monitor and report on the impact of Aidlink's policy advocacy
efforts.
COMMUNICATIONS:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to
raise awareness about Aidlink's work, impact, and advocacy efforts.
* Oversee the creation of engaging content (reports, articles,
social media) for various audiences.
* Manage Aidlink's website and social media presence.
* Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets to secure
positive coverage.
* Coordinate communication efforts with program teams and partners.
DONOR RELATIONS:
* Identify and research potential donors aligned with Aidlink's
mission and programs.
* Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective
donors.
* Manage the grant application process, including proposal writing
and negotiation.
* Steward ongoing donor relationships through effective
communication and impact reporting.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH:
* Work with partner schools in Africa to develop and implement the
program itinerary, ensuring educational value and cultural exchange
opportunities.
* Coordinate logistics, including travel arrangements,
accommodation, meals, and in-country transportation for Irish
students.
* Organize pre-departure orientation sessions for students and their
parents, covering cultural expectations, health precautions, and
program guidelines.
* Gather feedback from students, teachers, and partner schools to
assess the program's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
* Prepare reports for Aidlink management on the program's impact and
achievements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master's degree in International Development, Public Policy,
Communications, or a related field.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant role within the
international development sector.
* Proven experience in policy development, advocacy, and
program-policy coordination.
* Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Experience in managing and developing donor relationships.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural
environment.
* Fluency in English.
BENEFITS:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of
underprivileged communities.
* Work in a dynamic and passionate team environment.
* Be part of an organization committed to long-term and sustainable
development impact.
TO APPLY:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation and
relevant experience to *. Candidates must be
legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application.
CLOSING DATE: *th September **Apply on the
website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
