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Title: Campaigns Officer

Location: Initially remote working with some work based in Dublin

Job type: Contract 

Remuneration: Negotiable

Closing date for applications: 18th February 2022

We’re looking for a Campaigns Officer to join our high performing and growing human rights organisation.

We have an opportunity for an ambitious and passionate individual to help drive high profile, public-facing campaigns to achieve positive pro-life change across Ireland. As a Campaigns Officer you will lead in planning tactics and delivering cross-organisational activities that influence real change in Government and individuals.

What will you do?

  • As part of an energetic and committed team, you’ll have the opportunity to campaign on the big pro life issues.
  • You will develop effective strategies to influence policy, regulation and practices, as well as plan and deliver cross-organisational campaign activity. 
  • You’ll need to identify and develop relationships with key influencers and decision makers, in the Oireachtas, public bodies, business, or raising public support.
  • Furthermore, you will lead teams, and work with colleagues across the Pro Life Campaign to help realise your ideas.

What we need from you:

  • Experience in influencing or bringing about the tasks described with a track record of achieving results using a range of influencing tools and techniques
  • A passion for achieving change
  • Strong knowledge of the Irish political context and system and media organisations
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and use own initiative to lead projects
  • Ability to simplify complex information into straight-forward language
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Relevant education or work experience

To apply please attach your CV and a short cover letter to jobs@vie.ie outlining why you believe you would be a good fit for this role by 18th February 2022

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