The Syria Campaign is recruiting a Rapid response Campaign Manager – Consultancy

We are seeking a dynamic and creative campaign manager who can quickly investigate breaking news, make connections with those most affected and turn their experiences and demands into hard-hitting campaigns, in close cooperation with our team. 

You will have deep knowledge of the international systems and policies that affect Syria and think strategically about how to reach policymakers and influencers with credible information and powerful stories. 

As the Rapid Response Campaign Manager you will be responsible for producing impactful campaigns and responding to real world events to support Syria’s heroic civil society. You will work with allies, partners and international media to elevate their voices and demands to a global audience. You will get to work with our incredible supporters and encourage others to act by employing the full suite of digital campaigning tactics to bring about real change.

This is a full-time six-month consultancy that reports to the Campaign Director. The job is remote and can be done anywhere from European or Middle Eastern time zones.

The Syria Campaign

The Syria Campaign is a small, fast moving, and powerful human rights organisation that is building new ways for digital and creative communications to have impact. We work to support Syria’s heroes in the struggle for justice, freedom and democracy, partnering with civil society actors inside and outside the country. We’ve moved beyond the limitations of an “online movement builder” or traditional NGO, fusing the best elements of think tanks, creative agencies, and digital mobilisation to create change for Syria.

What you’ll be responsible for

Developing and leading far-reaching reactive campaigns with our team and Syrian partners to make their demands heard on the international stage, spotting opportunities to respond quickly to global events or urgent needs in Syria. You will be campaigning for freedom and justice for Syria’s disappeared, for the protection of civilians and an end to human rights abuses, and for a peaceful and inclusive transition led by civil society. 

Crafting compelling and credible comment and analysis based on in-depth consultations with survivors, civil society actors and researchers. You will work with campaigns and communications colleagues to quickly identify the most urgent needs and demands for policymakers and develop a strong theory of change to reach our global audience for maximum impact.

Creating high-quality digital campaign content. You will work closely with our small and talented team to write amazing copy across a range of campaign materials, including through video content, advocacy briefs, blogs, and microsites. You will spot news hooks and digital advocacy opportunities to mobilise our supporters to take action in solidarity with the demands of our Syrian partners. Working closely with the media team you will push forwards creative visuals for social media including graphics, videos and commentary, including commissioning and managing creatives. 

You will ideally have many of the following skills: 

Campaign strategy:

  • At least 4 years experience mobilising targeted, highly creative digital campaigns for change in a charity, non-profit, campaigns, marketing or political environment
  • A track record within advocacy, storytelling, digital mobilisation, or content creation
  • Understanding international media, advocacy, public campaigning and current trends in social media
  • Commitment to a free and democratic future for Syria, global justice and human rights 
  • Sensitivity in working with partners including survivors of human rights atrocities and families of victims
  • Commitment to fostering a feminist organisation and promoting feminist campaigns
  • Knowledge of the international policy environment and systems 
  • Experience engaging with policymakers at an international level 

Journalistic or research skills:

  • Experience researching and gathering and verifying information and testimony. 
  • Knowledge of media ethics and standards. 
  • Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills in English and Arabic. Experience of devising high-performing campaign emails, social media content, blogs, microsites and other communications that compel supporters and decision makers to take action.
  • Experience writing high-level advocacy communications to a range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to produce visual and digital content for social media 

Team and approach 

  • Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds
  • Ability to respond quickly to fast-changing events, adapting approaches to the shifting context
  • Flexibility to work on a remote team across multiple time zones. This requires the ability both to work independently and to collaborate virtually

Consultancy Terms

The role is full-time, though 80% (four days per week) may be considered. The position is remote and can be carried out from anywhere within Middle Eastern or European time zones.

We are an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality or citizenship, gender expression or identity, religion, economic background, disability, or sexual orientation.

How to apply

Please send a CV, your daily rate and a cover letter to jobs@thesyriacampaign.org, with “Rapid Response Campaign Manager” in the email subject line.

We will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, and will conduct a first round of interviews the week of 20 April, and encourage all applicants to apply by then. The role will remain open until it’s filled.