Advocacy Officer – United Kingdom, London

Description

Reporters Without Borders – known internationally as Reporters sans frontières (RSF) – is an independent NGO working globally to defend the freedom, pluralism and independence of journalism. RSF is seeking a UK Advocacy Officer to lead on the bureau’s UK policy work and support RSF’s international campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the press freedom landscape in the UK and internationally; experience of working within parliamentary and governmental processes, ideally drawing on an established network of political and diplomatic contacts; excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to convey RSF’s messaging to a variety of audiences; and excellent administrative skills to support the running of this small but busy bureau. You will report directly to the UK bureau director, and work closely with editorial and advocacy directors in Paris.

Main responsibilities

• Lead in monitoring and researching press freedom developments in the UK, and on the UK-focused advocacy strategy.
• Manage the secretariat of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Media Freedom.
• Provide research, advocacy and communications support for RSF’s priority international campaigns.
• Develop advocacy and communications materials as required.
• Lead on UK bureau activity reporting and PME (planning, monitoring and evaluation).
• Provide general administrative support for the operations of the UK bureau, including maintaining RSF’s UK contacts database, and assisting with fundraising, board relations, and event planning.
• Represent RSF at external events and meetings.
• Provide cover for the bureau director when absent.