About the Organisation
Life After Coal (Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle) is a joint campaign by Earthlife Africa, groundWork, and the Centre for Environmental Rights. We aim to: discourage the development of fossil fuel developments; reduce emissions from existing coal infrastructure and encourage a coal phase-out; and enable a just transition from fossil fuels.
About the Job
The Junior Coordinator must be dynamic and passionate campaigner and organiser who would like to learn and grow as a coordinator within the Life After Coal campaign. The Junior Coordinator will report to the Campaign Coordinator and the campaign management team, and will work closely with the Life After Coal team, which is a small team with members working on a consultancy basis.
Key Responsibilities
Project coordination: Coordinating campaign work, publication plans, service providers and partnerships with community-based organisations;
Logistics and event planning: Organising and planning meetings, workshops and events to support campaign objectives;
Supporting LAC communications: working closely with the LAC communications team to implement communications plans and update LAC social media;
General: Generally contributing to the reputation, institutional strength and resilience, strategic development, and wellbeing of the organisation;
Diversity, inclusion and transformation: LAC aims to build a diverse, inclusive and transformative culture, and we therefore expect all staff to participate in and work towards this goal.
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience in organising, outreach, social justice advocacy, or related fields, including events management and planning experience;
An understanding of civil society or community organising
A sensitivity to inequality, social issues, and the needs of communities impacted by environmental degradation and injustice, and a passion for social and environmental justice
Relevant undergraduate qualification, or equivalent experience
Creative campaigning skills
Excellent coordination, collaboration and teamwork skills
Good writing skills;
Fluency in English and one or more additional South African language(s) would be a strong advantage
Familiarity with social media platforms will be an advantage
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Drive will be an advantage
A commitment to diversity, inclusion, gender rights and transformation.
To apply
Please note that this is a consultancy contract running until the end of September 2025, with a possibility of renewal depending on funding and performance.
The Life After Coal campaign is committed to diversity, inclusion and transformation and strives to reflect South Africa’s racial, cultural, sex and gender diversity within its campaign staff. Candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups as well as community activists are strongly encouraged to apply for this post, and will be preferred.
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 13th January 2025 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
About the Organisation
Life After Coal (Impilo Ngaphandle Kwamalahle) is a joint campaign by Earthlife Africa, groundWork, and the Centre for Environmental Rights. We aim to: discourage the development of fossil fuel developments; reduce emissions from existing coal infrastructure and encourage a coal phase-out; and enable a just transition from fossil fuels.
About the Job
The Junior Coordinator must be dynamic and passionate campaigner and organiser who would like to learn and grow as a coordinator within the Life After Coal campaign. The Junior Coordinator will report to the Campaign Coordinator and the campaign management team, and will work closely with the Life After Coal team, which is a small team with members working on a consultancy basis.
Key Responsibilities
Project coordination: Coordinating campaign work, publication plans, service providers and partnerships with community-based organisations;
Logistics and event planning: Organising and planning meetings, workshops and events to support campaign objectives;
Supporting LAC communications: working closely with the LAC communications team to implement communications plans and update LAC social media;
General: Generally contributing to the reputation, institutional strength and resilience, strategic development, and wellbeing of the organisation;
Diversity, inclusion and transformation: LAC aims to build a diverse, inclusive and transformative culture, and we therefore expect all staff to participate in and work towards this goal.
Requirements
At least 2 years of experience in organising, outreach, social justice advocacy, or related fields, including events management and planning experience;
An understanding of civil society or community organising
A sensitivity to inequality, social issues, and the needs of communities impacted by environmental degradation and injustice, and a passion for social and environmental justice
Relevant undergraduate qualification, or equivalent experience
Creative campaigning skills
Excellent coordination, collaboration and teamwork skills
Good writing skills;
Fluency in English and one or more additional South African language(s) would be a strong advantage
Familiarity with social media platforms will be an advantage
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Drive will be an advantage
A commitment to diversity, inclusion, gender rights and transformation.
To apply
Please note that this is a consultancy contract running until the end of September 2025, with a possibility of renewal depending on funding and performance.
The Life After Coal campaign is committed to diversity, inclusion and transformation and strives to reflect South Africa’s racial, cultural, sex and gender diversity within its campaign staff. Candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups as well as community activists are strongly encouraged to apply for this post, and will be preferred.
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 13th January 2025 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
