Media and Advocacy Coordinator (Volunteer)

Share Vision Network (SVN)

Communications, Media and Advocacy

Reports To : CEO/NPC

Duty Station

Lusaka, Zambia (with travel to project sites as required)

Job Purpose

The Media and Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for leading Share Vision Network's communication, media relations, advocacy, public awareness, and policy engagement initiatives. The role aims to amplify the voices of vulnerable communities, increase public awareness of key social issues, strengthen the organization's visibility, influence policy change, and promote SVN's mission through strategic communication and evidence-based advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Media and Communications

Develop and implement SVN's Media and Communications Strategy.
Manage the organization's website and social media platforms.
Produce high-quality communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, and annual reports.
Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, and public events.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media houses.
Ensure consistent branding across all communication materials.

2. Advocacy and Policy Engagement

Develop and implement advocacy campaigns aligned with SVN's strategic priorities.
Advocate for policies that promote human rights, gender equality, child protection, health, climate resilience, disability inclusion, and good governance.
Prepare policy briefs, position papers, advocacy messages, and campaign materials.
Coordinate stakeholder dialogues, policy forums, and public consultations.
Monitor national and international policy developments relevant to SVN's work.

3. Public Awareness Campaigns

Design and coordinate community awareness campaigns.
Develop advocacy messages for radio, television, print, and digital platforms.
Coordinate commemorations of international and national awareness days.
Promote behaviour change communication initiatives within communities.

4. Digital Communications

Manage SVN's online presence and digital engagement.
Create content for Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
Produce photography, videos, podcasts, and multimedia content.
Monitor digital analytics and prepare engagement reports.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Build partnerships with media organizations, government institutions, civil society organizations, community leaders, and development partners.
Represent SVN at conferences, media engagements, and advocacy forums.
Strengthen relationships with influencers, ambassadors, and communication partners.

6. Knowledge Management

Document programme success stories and lessons learned.
Develop beneficiary case studies and human-interest stories.
Maintain a digital library of communication materials.
Coordinate publication of newsletters and annual reports.

7. Monitoring and Reporting

Monitor media coverage and public perception of SVN.
Evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy campaigns.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual communications and advocacy reports.
Track key communication and advocacy indicators.

8. Crisis Communication

Develop and implement crisis communication protocols.
Coordinate responses to media inquiries during emergencies.
Protect and promote SVN's reputation through timely and accurate communication.

9. Capacity Building

Train staff and volunteers on media engagement and advocacy.
Build communication skills among programme teams.
Support community advocacy initiatives and citizen participation.

Key Focus Areas

The Media and Advocacy Coordinator will support awareness and advocacy on:

Human Rights
Child Protection
Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment
Prevention of Gender-Based Violence
Child Rights and Ending Child Marriage
Youth Empowerment
Education
Public Health
Mental Health
HIV/AIDS Awareness
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Climate Change and Environmental Protection
Disaster Risk Reduction
Disability Inclusion
Good Governance and Democracy
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Community Development

Qualifications

Diploma,Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
A Master's degree is an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum of two - three years' experience in communications, media relations, advocacy, public relations, or NGO programme communications.
Experience managing advocacy campaigns and media engagement.
Demonstrated experience in digital communications and social media management.

Skills and Competencies

Strategic communication
Advocacy and policy analysis
Media relations
Public speaking and presentation
Report writing
Content creation and storytelling
Photography and videography
Social media management
Graphic design (desirable)
Event management
Stakeholder engagement
Research and policy analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication

The Media and Advocacy Coordinator shall uphold the values of Share Vision Network by demonstrating:

Integrity
Accountability
Transparency
Respect
Professionalism
Innovation
Inclusiveness
Teamwork
Community Empowerment
Gender Equality
Environmental Stewardship

Expected Deliverables

Media and Communications Strategy
Annual Advocacy Plan
Public Awareness Campaign Calendar
Press Releases
Policy Briefs and Position Papers
Newsletters
Annual Report
Website and Social Media Content
Photography and Video Library
Media Monitoring Reports
Advocacy Campaign Reports
Success Stories and Case Studies
Communication and Branding Guidelines

Grants and Resource Mobilization Coordinator (Volunteer)

Share Vision Network (SVN)

Department

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Reports To : CEO/NPC

Duty Station

Lusaka, Zambia (with travel to project sites as required)

Job Purpose

The Grants and Resource Mobilization Coordinator is responsible for leading Share Vision Network's efforts to secure financial and non-financial resources that support the organization's strategic objectives. The position focuses on identifying funding opportunities, coordinating grant development, managing donor relationships, overseeing grant compliance, and implementing resource mobilization strategies to ensure the sustainability and growth of SVN's programmes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Resource Mobilization Strategy

Develop and implement SVN's Resource Mobilization Strategy.
Identify diversified funding sources, including bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, corporate organizations, embassies, UN agencies, and philanthropic institutions.
Establish annual fundraising targets and monitor progress.
Develop innovative fundraising initiatives, including digital campaigns, corporate giving, sponsorships, and community fundraising.

2. Grant Identification and Proposal Development

Research and monitor local, regional, and international funding opportunities.
Coordinate the preparation of high-quality grant proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and funding applications.
Work closely with programme and finance teams to develop competitive project budgets and implementation plans.
Ensure proposals align with donor priorities and SVN's strategic plan.

3. Donor Relations and Stewardship

Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and funding partners.
Coordinate donor meetings, presentations, and site visits.
Respond promptly to donor inquiries and information requests.
Ensure effective communication and stewardship to strengthen long-term donor partnerships.

4. Grant Management and Compliance

Monitor grant implementation to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
Track grant deliverables, reporting deadlines, and budgets.
Coordinate timely submission of narrative and financial reports.
Maintain accurate grant records, agreements, and supporting documentation.
Support internal and external grant audits.

5. Partnership Development

Build strategic partnerships with government ministries, NGOs, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, and private sector partners.
Negotiate and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership agreements.
Facilitate collaborative initiatives that enhance programme delivery and sustainability.

6. Fundraising and Corporate Engagement

Develop corporate partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
Coordinate fundraising events and donor engagement activities.
Promote employee giving and corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships.
Strengthen relationships with individual donors and philanthropic organizations.

7. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Track resource mobilization performance against annual targets.
Maintain a donor and grants database.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fundraising and grants reports.
Analyze funding trends and recommend strategic improvements.

8. Communication and Visibility

Develop donor success stories and impact reports.
Coordinate visibility activities in line with donor branding requirements.
Support communication campaigns that enhance SVN's profile and attract new partners.

9. Strategic Planning

Contribute to organizational strategic planning and annual budgeting.
Advise management on emerging funding opportunities and donor priorities.
Strengthen organizational capacity in grant management and resource mobilization.

Key Stakeholders

The Grants and Resource Mobilization Coordinator will work closely with:

Government Ministries and Agencies
Local Authorities
Development Partners
United Nations Agencies
International NGOs
Local NGOs
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs)
Corporate Partners
Foundations and Trusts
Universities and Research Institutions
Media Organizations
Individual Donors and Philanthropists

Qualifications

Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Project Management, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
A Master's degree is an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum of three to five years of experience in grant management, fundraising, resource mobilization, donor relations, or business development within the NGO or development sector.
Demonstrated success in securing grants from institutional and private donors.
Experience in proposal writing, grant compliance, and donor reporting.

Skills and Competencies

Grant writing and proposal development
Resource mobilization and fundraising
Donor relationship management
Partnership development
Financial and budget analysis
Project planning and coordination
Monitoring and reporting
Strategic planning
Negotiation and networking
Excellent written and verbal communication
Presentation and facilitation skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical and organizational skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Total value of grants secured annually.
Number of successful grant applications submitted.
Number of new donors and funding partners engaged.
Percentage of donor reports submitted on time.
Grant compliance rate.
Number of strategic partnerships established.
Annual fundraising target achieved.
Donor retention rate.
Number of fundraising initiatives implemented.
Growth in SVN's funding portfolio.

Core Values

The Grants and Resource Mobilization Coordinator shall uphold the values of Share Vision Network by demonstrating:

Integrity
Accountability
Transparency
Professionalism
Innovation
Collaboration
Respect for diversity and inclusion
Community Empowerment
Gender equality
Environmental Stewardship

Expected Deliverables

Resource Mobilization Strategy
Annual Fundraising Plan
Donor Mapping Report
Grants Pipeline and Tracking Matrix
High-quality Grant Proposals and Concept Notes
Donor Database
Grant Agreements
Narrative and Financial Donor Reports
Partnership Agreements (MoUs)
Fundraising Campaign Reports
Annual Resource Mobilization Performance Report

This role complements the Partnership Coordinator position by focusing specifically on grant acquisition, fundraising, donor stewardship, and long-term financial sustainability, ensuring Share Vision Network has the resources needed to implement and expand its programmes.

Share Vision Network (SVN)

Partnership Coordinator (Volunteer)

Department

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Reports To : CEO/NPC

Duty Station

Lusaka, Zambia (with travel to project sites as required)

Job Purpose

The Partnership Coordinator is responsible for developing, managing, and strengthening strategic partnerships that support Share Vision Network's mission of empowering communities through sustainable development, human rights advocacy, health promotion, child protection, gender equality, climate action, disaster response, and good governance. The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, donor relations, and collaboration with government, development partners, civil society organizations, and the private sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partnership Development

Develop and implement SVN's Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
Identify and establish partnerships with government ministries, development agencies, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, academic institutions, and private sector organizations.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic partners.
Prepare partnership concept notes and collaboration proposals.
Maintain an updated database of partners and stakeholders.

2. Resource Mobilization and Donor Engagement

Identify funding opportunities from local and international donors.
Coordinate the preparation of grant proposals and concept notes.
Build relationships with donor agencies and corporate partners.
Support fundraising campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
Monitor donor priorities and funding trends.

3. Stakeholder Coordination

Represent Share Vision Network at meetings, conferences, workshops, and stakeholder forums.
Coordinate stakeholder consultations and partnership meetings.
Facilitate communication between SVN and external partners.
Promote collaboration among partners implementing joint initiatives.

4. Partnership Management

Draft and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership agreements.
Monitor implementation of partnership commitments.
Ensure compliance with partnership obligations and reporting requirements.
Resolve partnership issues in a timely and professional manner.

5. Communication and Visibility

Promote SVN's programmes through strategic partnerships.
Develop partnership success stories and case studies.
Coordinate joint communication and visibility activities.
Support media engagement and public relations initiatives.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Track partnership performance using agreed indicators.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual partnership reports.
Maintain accurate records of partnership activities.
Produce impact reports for donors and stakeholders.

7. Strategic Planning

Participate in organizational strategic planning and annual work planning.
Provide recommendations on expanding SVN's partnership portfolio.
Support programme teams in integrating partnership opportunities into projects.

Key Stakeholders

The Partnership Coordinator will work closely with:

Government Ministries
Local Authorities
Traditional Leaders
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs)
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
United Nations Agencies
Corporate Partners
Universities and Research Institutions
International NGOs
Local NGOs
Development Partners
Media Organizations

Qualifications

Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Relations, Project Management, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
A Master's degree is an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum of two - three years' experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, donor relations, or programme coordination.
Experience working with NGOs or development organizations is preferred.
Proven experience in proposal development and partnership management.

Skills and Competencies

Partnership development and management
Donor engagement and resource mobilization
Proposal and grant writing
Stakeholder engagement
Project coordination
Negotiation and networking
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Report writing
Strategic planning
Problem-solving and decision-making
Microsoft Office proficiency
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Core Values

The Partnership Coordinator shall uphold the values of Share Vision Network by demonstrating:

Integrity and accountability
Professionalism
Transparency
Respect and Inclusiveness
Innovation
Teamwork
Community Empowerment
Gender Equality
Environmental Stewardship

This job description is tailored specifically for Share Vision Network (SVN) and aligns with its mission to build sustainable partnerships that expand programs, mobilize resources, and increase community impact.

Closing date 7/08/2026, Send your application letter to : sharevisionnetwork15@gmail.com

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