CIVICUS Liaison Officer Jobs in South Africa

CIVICUS Liaison Officer Jobs in South Africa


About the Role

  • The ideal candidate will be extraordinarily inspired about pursuing opportunities for solidarity and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, possess excellent communication and networking skills and be able to inspire enthusiasm, trust and confidence through their interactions.

  • This role requires a high degree of attention to collecting and compiling high-level, strategic content, while being able to develop and coordinate systems that allow the seamless activation of events, updates and interactions relevant to the Secretary-General’s (SG) representational roles. This includes:

  • Help manage engagement opportunities, including responding to requests, scheduling and preparing for meetings and events, and supporting logistical and arrangements.

  • Work closely with the communications team to identify and execute opportunities for media and public engagement, draft speaking notes and presentations, and coordinate and publish web, media and social media content related to the SG’s role and engagement

  • Coordinate with relevant CIVICUS teams to track key advocacy, research and program developments across CIVICUS as the basis for the key messages and interventions

    Key Requirements

  • Degree in Public Relations or Communications, or alternative education and
    experience in a related field

  • Prior experience as a Liaison Officer or similar role is required

  • Excellent written and spoken English

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a cross-cultural networking or communications role

  • Good knowledge of social media tools and strategies

  • Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills: able to quickly establish credibility to develop and manage productive relationships with internal and external individuals and networks.

  • Must have the right to live and work in SA

    How to apply

  • The closing deadline for applications is Close of Business on 11 October 2021. Interested candidates should email their application to

  • jobs@civicus.org





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