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Campaigns Officer is to design, coordinate, and implement impactful advocacy campaigns that advance CAN Africa’s strategic priorities and influence climate policy outcomes at national, regional, and international levels. The position exists to translate policy objectives into coordinated campaigns that mobilize civil society, strengthen member engagement, and hold decision-makers accountable to climate justice commitments.

The Campaigns Officer will work closely with members, partners, and thematic leads to plan and execute campaigns on key issues such as climate finance, just transition, loss and damage, and energy transition, ensuring alignment with CAN Africa’s broader strategy and global CAN campaigns.CAN Africa is at the forefront of advocating for a clean and productive energy future in Africa. As the urgency of the global climate crisis becomes increasinglyapparent, the shift towards cleaner, sustainable energy solutions has become imperative. The primary goal of the Campaign Officer is to lead, strategize, andexecute campaigns related to climate Action and Justice and promoting investments inrenewable energy in Africa.

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Duties and responsibilities

Programmes and Management

• Campaign Development and Strategy: Create, plan, and execute campaigns that push for the cessation of fossil fuelsand the advancement of renewable energy, climate finance, adaptation, etc.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with policymakers, government officials, private sector representatives, and community leaders toadvocate for policy shifts and tangible actions.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research to stay

Movement Building & Mobilization

• Lead organizing efforts that build coalitions, alliances, and public participation across Africa.
• Support national and regional members in rolling outsynchronized campaigns.
• Facilitate capacity-building sessions for members on campaigning, mobilization, and creative actions.
• Organize events, rallies, digital actions, and media stuntsto raise visibility

Partnership,Fundraising and Resources

• Support fundraising efforts to support CAN Africa’s projects by contributing to donor scoping, engagement, proposal writing and report writing;
  Partnerships
• Support efforts to deepen partnership, alignment, and engagement with civil society and networks in the region and beyond.

Transparencyand Accountability

• Support efforts to deepen partnership, alignment, and engagement with civil society and networks in the region and beyond.
  Demonstrate transparency and accountability in the organization through proactive adherence to best practice;
• Proactively communicate with the Regional Coordinator about the state of the organization’s campaigns and projects, particularly when there are problems that needto be addressed

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How to Apply

To apply, please submit your detailed CV, a certified copy of your qualifications, and a cover letter outlining information that will assist the selection panel in assessing your application. Applications should be sent in confidence to recruitment@can-africa.org.