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
