Reports To IDC Executive Director
Status Full time
Direct Reports Interns/volunteers, where relevant (at present, this role does not have any direct reports. It is expected that a Programme Officer will report to this role in the future)
Contract duration Two years with the possibility of extension depending on funding
Compensation 58,000 to 63,000 AUD (commensurate with skills and experience)
Location This post will be based in Kenya, South Africa or Senegal. You must have the right to work in the country for which you are applying. Unfortunately, IDC is unable to support work visa applications or relocation.
Background
International Detention Coalition (IDC) is the world’s leading network dedicated to ending immigration detention. We are a global coalition, uniting civil society organisations, community groups and individuals working to end immigration detention and promote non-custodial, rights-based alternatives to detention (ATD). We believe refugees, migrants and all people on the move should be able to live freely while they await the outcome of their immigration case, and we advocate to secure the human rights and dignity of all people impacted by and at risk of immigration detention. To this end, IDC strategically builds movements and influences law, policy and practice to end immigration detention and to implement ATD. Our goal is to ensure that human rights are respected in migration systems. This includes community support, meeting basic needs like healthcare, food and housing, and ensuring the right to work, access education and contribute to society. IDC is a highly recognised, impact-driven organisation, offering a stimulating workplace committed to local, national, regional and global change.
Role Purpose
To develop and deliver regional advocacy strategies to achieve the mission of International Detention Coalition in the Africa region.
Role Summary
IDC’s Africa Regional Coordinator will work collaboratively with key team members and stakeholders to develop and implement regional strategies to achieve IDC’s mission of advocating to secure the human rights of people impacted by and at risk of immigration detention. These regional strategies will focus on influencing law, policy and practice to reduce and ultimately end immigration detention and implementing rights-based alternatives to detention (ATD).
This will involve working with IDC members and key partners in the region to develop strong advocacy strategies, as well as engaging with governments, local authorities, civil society, UN institutions and other key stakeholders in the region. The Africa Regional Coordinator will work closely with IDC’s Executive Director and other key team members to link national, regional and global initiatives and activities, and to ensure effective and strategic teamwork within IDC.
Role Responsibilities
Strategy, Advocacy and Leadership
Relationships, Representation and Networking
Expertise
Project Development, Fundraising and Management
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Core Responsibilities
Key Selection Criteria
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Reports To IDC Executive Director
Status Full time
Direct Reports Interns/volunteers, where relevant (at present, this role does not have any direct reports. It is expected that a Programme Officer will report to this role in the future)
Contract duration Two years with the possibility of extension depending on funding
Compensation 58,000 to 63,000 AUD (commensurate with skills and experience)
Location This post will be based in Kenya, South Africa or Senegal. You must have the right to work in the country for which you are applying. Unfortunately, IDC is unable to support work visa applications or relocation.
Background
International Detention Coalition (IDC) is the world’s leading network dedicated to ending immigration detention. We are a global coalition, uniting civil society organisations, community groups and individuals working to end immigration detention and promote non-custodial, rights-based alternatives to detention (ATD). We believe…
To apply for this role, please upload your resume and a cover letter on IDC Careers Webpage, by 13th November 2024. Please ensure that you clearly address all of the key selection criteria in your application.
If you have enquiries, please write to info@idcoalition.org. Please note that no application will be accepted if sent by email. Interviews will be held virtually during the weeks beginning 25th November or 2nd December 2024. The selected candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.
IDC values diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds. We especially encourage applications of those from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. In particular, we highly encourage leaders with lived experience of the impacts of immigration detention to apply. If potential candidates require any adaptations to usual recruitment processes, please do not hesitate to note this in your application.
To apply for this role, please upload your resume and a cover letter on IDC Careers Webpage, by 13th November 2024. Please ensure that you clearly address all of the key selection…