Volunteer Field Organizer at SHIFT Nigeria - Nationwide

SHIFT is a non partisan organization that builds support for transformative leaders in communities across the nation. We are Nigerians from all over the nation and around the world.

We come from diverse religions, ethnicities, and professional backgrounds, such as technology, media, law, consulting, oil & gas, legal, NGOs, and many more.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Volunteer Field Organizer

Location: Nationwide
Reports to: Civic Engagement Associate

Summary

• The Volunteer Field Organizer will support the Network team to oversee, coordinate field activities especially with regards to resources and volunteers.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing outreach activities such as campaigns, public events, community meetings, etc for project awareness.
• Assist in coordinating and developing campaign activities.
• Supervise and guide campaign committees.
• Identify volunteers and select leaders for running campaigns.
• Establish a strong networking with media for public education.
• Address campaign issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist in networking with public officials for public outreach communications.
• Monitor campaign activities closely in collaboration with staffs to ensure campaign goals are achieved.
• Facilitate the development of campaign materials such as displays, fliers, notices, brochures, etc.
• Assist in developing strategic partnerships with key community-based organizations working in diverse communities.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and passion for community empowerment and political reform are essential.
• Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and experience handling a lot of responsibility.
• Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.
• Previous organizing experience is a plus.
• A history of working collaboratively and successfully with people and organizations from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and a broad range of ideological positions and religious views.
• Knowledge of the opportunities and challenges of building and working in large, diverse coalitions.

Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Superb organization skills; detail-oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Creative, results-oriented, self-starting, and willing to learn. Strong task and time management skills.

Application Closing Date
7th January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online