Program Associate, Surge X Media at Surge Africa Organisation

Surge Africa takes a system change approach to devise solutions to the climate crisis through an intersectional lens. We develop high impact programs with potential to drive institutional and community-level change through policy & diplomacy, research analysis, strategic communications and alliance building. Together with our partners and allies, we are building an agenda that puts people first, by weaving the margins of justice, equality, and freedom in climate justice advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Associate, Surge X Media

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full time

Role Overview

• As the Program Associate for Surge X Media, you will be responsible for initiating and managing programs under Surge X Media.
• The role will entail stakeholder engagement and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop program strategy and operational plan for the project, and ensure operational strategy aligns with organizational goals
• Develop budget for programs and events
• Prepare status and project reports
• Establish effective project communication plans and ensure their execution
• Coordinate the development of toolkits, training materials, and other documents as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and work experience.
• Demonstrable experience with building effective media/communications campaigns
• A strong working knowledge of project management, design and brand development, and marketing.
• Ability to transforming rough ideas and general concepts into actions, projects, and completed products or messages.
• Ability to anticipate climate trends using both research and own insight, and brings the project into the fore of that trajectory.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV and a Cover Letter explaining what makes them suitable for this role to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.