Campaigns Coordinator

Campaigns Coordinator

Functional Area: Influencing, Campaigns and Communications

Reports to: Communication Manager

Location: Country Office

Travel required: 25%

Grade: C-2

Type: Open to all applicants, Fixed term employment until September 2026; based in Country Office

ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners in over 75 countries. Our programs are underpinned by a core of defined values, including transparency and accountability, team collaboration, inclusion and integration, as well as the overall ambition to empower girls and young women as legacy.

Plan International has been working in Nepal since 1978 and developed a strong reputation as a respected development and humanitarian actor helping marginalized children, their families and communities to access their rights to health, education, economic security and protection. Through the support of local partners, Plan International has worked in 42 districts in Nepal since 1978.

Plan International strives for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Our ambition from now to 2027 is to see All Girls Standing Strong Creating Global Change.

Plan international Nepal seeks candidates who practice feminist leadership, promote diversity, actively seek innovative solutions for problems, courageously and respectfully share their opinions and ideas, break down barriers and engender cross-department collaboration, practice active listening, maintain confidentiality, build trust and are passionate about children’s rights and equality for girls.

ROLE PURPOSE

The overall responsibility of this position is to ensure that all activities that Plan International Nepal implements meet the requirements of the Government of Nepal, at all levels. S/He will be be responsible for good maintaining good working relationship primarily, with Social Welfare Council (SWC), relevant government ministries/departments and organisations/networks that share common agenda for change in the lives of children and adolescence girls in Nepal.

The position will also support Program and Operation teams to ensure that the functioning of the organization in compliance with SWC and other government requirements.

Description

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

Direct Line Manager: Communication Manager

Dotted Line Manager: Policy Influencing Manger

Budget Accountability: None

Number of direct reports: None

External relationships and representation: Yes

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Campaign Strategy Development

• Work with the Communications Manager and Collaborate with program teams to develop comprehensive campaign strategies aligned with Plan International’s global ask and priority of the country programme.
• Identify key campaign goals, target audiences, and messaging frameworks to ensure impactful and coherent campaigns.

Campaign Implementation

• Lead the execution of campaign activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to manage logistics, resources, and materials required for successful campaign rollouts.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with various stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community groups, and the media, to build support and amplify campaign messages.
• Foster partnerships with local and national organizations to enhance the reach and effectiveness of campaigns.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of campaigns.
• Analyze campaign performance data and provide regular reports to senior management, highlighting successes and areas for improvement.

Budget Management

• Oversee the campaign budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts to monitor campaign expenditures.

Communication and Branding

• With the guidance from Communication Manager ensure that all campaign materials are consistent with Plan International’s branding guidelines and communication standards.
• Work closely with the communications team to produce high-quality content, including social media posts, press releases, and promotional materials.

Capacity Building

• Provide training and support to staff and partners involved in campaign activities to enhance their capacity and effectiveness.
• Share best practices and lessons learned from campaigns to contribute to organizational learning and development.

Crisis Management

• During campaign planning anticipate potential risks during campaign execution and develop contingency plans.
• Work closely with management to respond swiftly to any issues that arise, ensuring that campaigns continue to run smoothly and effectively.

Reporting and Documentation

• Responsible to document all aspects of the campaign process, including planning, implementation, and outcomes.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for internal and external audiences, showcasing the impact of campaigns.

Any other tasks as assigned by line manager in accordance to organizational mandate and priority.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Program Participants and Gender Equality and Inclusion (DEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Education Qualification and Experience

• Master degree in communications, media studies or any relevant social science with minimum 1-2 years of experience OR Bachelor Degree in relevant field with minimum 3 years’ experience, especially, in social change campaigns related to youths.
• Good hands on experience in campaign material development including, producing creative contents for various publications including designing key messages for different targeted audiences.
• Experience in working with youths by identifying their issues and including them in Plan International led campaign.
• Experience in dealing with a range of stakeholders; partners, CSO networks, Youth movement.
• Experience in organising large events involving wide range of both internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge

• Awareness of the social, economic, and political landscape in Nepal especially in relation to children’s rights and development issues.
• Clear understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that youths of Nepal are facing.
• Advance knowledge of gender transformative child rights programming in both development and humanitarian context.
• Knowledge of effective communication strategies for different media, including social media, print, and broadcast.
• Familiarity with child protection principles and safeguarding policies to ensure that campaigns align with ethical standards.

Skills

• Flexibility and ability to multi-tasking under pressure.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including presentation in Nepali and English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Strong ability to communicate and negotiate at different levels and effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for campaign management, including social media, content management systems, and analytics tools.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage with the public through events, workshops, and community outreach.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

This position is based in Country Office, Kathmandu, with some travel to field as necessary.

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN

Low Level: Low interaction with children

“Say Yes ! To Keeping Children and Young people safe and Protected”
Source: Kantipur Dainik, 22 August, 2024