This is a voluntary program where ONE will recruit, train, and support 50 emerging leaders approximately between 18-35 years of age who will Champion causes ONE supports at the grassroots, state and federal level in Nigeria. ONE advocates and campaigns on education, gender, health, agriculture and transparency as a means to fight poverty. The program was launched in 2016 with 20 Champions. In 2017, the program was expanded to include 50 Champions from all the six geo-political zones across Nigeria.
These champions will work closely with the ONE Nigeria Country program, led by the Country Director and will work with the direction and support of the ONE Campaigns team to come up with innovative and exciting ways to engage policymakers to secure policy changes and public investments to address poverty in Nigeria.
This is a fantastic opportunity to impact your community, country and the world working with a highly-visible, mission-driven ONE members in an incredible, supportive environment. Champions will receive training on how to campaign, lobby decision-makers and engage the media. You will have the opportunity to attend ONE events and put your skills into practice in meetings with high-level decision makers.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
Develop analyses and write ups on key issues
Help to plan and deliver campaigns actions, stunts and member-recruitment activities
Help ONE identify strategic personalities to lobby in your constituency
Keep ONE informed on key developments in their communities and develop content
Partner with our team to plan events and social media activities
Help ONE identify strategic personalities to lobby in your constituency
Help ONE identify strategic media institutions to target in order to maximize publicity
Assist in the mobilization of members in Nigeria
Raise ONE’s profile in your constituency
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
A clear commitment to integrity
A commitment to stay engaged with the ONE Campaign throughout the year
Passion for creating change
Proven commitment to efforts to end poverty
Interest in engaging policymakers on issues of relevance
Willingness to dedicate some time to raise awareness and mobilise different people to support ONE’s initiatives
Good communication skills
IN RETURN, WE OFFER
A fantastic opportunity and network to make significant impact in your community and the world working with a highly-visible, mission-driven organisation in an incredible, supportive environment.
Trainings on campaigns and advocacy
Gain experience on the practical side of lobbying and campaigning
Receive a ONE certificate of appreciation
Exposure and Represent ONE at both local and international conferences
The deadline for applications is April 6th , 2018.
APPLY HERE
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