POLITICAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

About Fight Inequality Alliance

Fight Inequality Alliance is a growing global movement organising and mobilising to counter the excessive concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a small elite. We are building a just, equal and sustainable world. We are embarking on an exciting new phase in the alliance’s history, where we aim to become the most powerful global movement tackling the power of the 1% yet. To achieve this, we are embarking on our 10-year road map (2023 to 2033). For the alliance, the next decade is a critical time for the system that replaces neoliberalism to be defined and fought for. Whilst we organise at a larger scale to change the inequalities pressing on the daily lives of people living on the frontlines of inequality, we will also build people powered alternatives to the current system. The values that guide and drive our work are listed here.

POLITICAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Join FIA as a Political Education Coordinator

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving national alliances towards impactful change? FIA is looking for a dynamic Political Education Coordinator to join our National and Regional Alliances Team. Be at the helm of our mission to strengthen alliances and promote our organisational culture and values.

About the role:

A member of the PE + GOS Team that contributes to FIA’s overall organisation performance and collectively delivers the global elements of the 10-year roadmap and global strategy. The role contributes to the vision and overall goal of developing and delivering a political education curriculum and programme across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Political Education Coordinator role plans, implements and monitors political education programmes in collaboration with coordinators across regional, and national alliances ensuring that alliance members are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective political engagement and advocacy.

What you’ll do:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing and planning Political Education Programmes for Regional and National Alliances
• Collaboration with GOS Coordinator for designing and planning political education curriculum for GOS
• Consulting with key partners yearly plans and methodology for the Political Education Programmes
• Working with National Alliances to develop country specific Political Education Programmes
• Coordinating MEL with Political Education officers in National Alliances
• Integrating and reporting on the results and activities of Political Education Programmes throughout the alliance.
• Contributes to the implementation of FIA's vision and planning the political education and GOS programmes to achieve excellence.
• Designs, plans and rolls out innovative political education programmes for Regional and National alliances, ensuring alignment with FIA’s vision and goals.
• Draws up and monitors the political education programme budget and ensures deliverables are within allocated budget according to organisational financial policies.
• Works closely with National Alliances to develop country specific Political Education Programmes
• Ensures that the political education curriculum is tailored to the needs and different contexts of national alliances and ensures coherence across country specific programmes.
• Facilitates participation and curriculum feedback by Global and National Organising School students and alumni.
• Supports the team to organise, mobilise and lead at community level.
• Ensures consultations with key partners on annual plans and methodology for the Political Education Programmes.
• Integrates and reports regularly on the results and activities of Political Education Programmes throughout the alliance.
• Builds strategic partnerships with educational institutions, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to enhance the quality and reach of political education initiatives and resources.
• Coordinates and implements the engagement strategy with internal and external key stakeholders and partners
• Designs and promotes with national coordinators a PE alumni program for a continuous engagement and learning process
• Ensures that effective channels of internal and external communications regarding political education and GOS programmes are established and respected.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to align programme methodologies and annually consults on programme plans.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and partners to gather insights, feedback, and expertise to inform the development and methodology of political education programmes.
• Conduct yearly consultations to ensure programme plans are responsive to evolving needs and priorities.
• Ensures regular communications within and outside the alliance, ensuring that messages are clear and focused to intended audiences.
• Communicates and provides feedback to donors, potential participants, peers and alliance members on PE strategies and activities to increase project and collective learnings and outcomes
• Plans, executes, and monitors the political education and organising projects jointly with the national and regional coordinators
• Develops and implements fit-for-purpose political education learning impact, evaluation, monitoring frameworks, processes and systems.
• Collaborates with and builds skills and capacity of Political Education officers in National Alliances.
• Monitors and evaluate organisational progress against the political education and GOS strategic plans
• Coordinates the application of learnings into ongoing praxis and plans.
• Generates regular reports on the results and activities of political education programs, ensuring transparency and accountability across the alliance.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience (minimum 6 years), multi-country in organisations working in alliance with political education institutions, social movements, NGOs and unions preferably in an international or non-profit setting.
• Experience working and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across regions, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Experience of successfully coordinating and implementing political education programmes, at national, regional and global level
• Experience in designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks for educational programs.
• Experience of working successfully alongside activists from a range of backgrounds and identities that form part of FIA’s membership and the student body of the GOS.
• Experience in building partnerships to support programmes, and maintaining strong donor, internal and external relationships.
• Experience in decentralised contexts and multiple accountability structures. Able to thrive in an emergent and uncertain space, in a “start-up” organisation without all the systems, processes and support of a big NGO. Able to thrive in a new role from the beginning.
  • Multi-country experience of building up organisations’ political education capability, connected to mass organising.

Essential

• A commitment to the Alliance’s values including:
  • Strong feminist understanding, analysis, commitment and behaviour.
  • Commitment to battling all forms of discrimination and to standing with the most oppressed
  • Strong commitment to develop, promote and practice Fight Inequality Alliance’s goals and values, as well as adhering to and upholding our Common Principles.
  • Commitment to grassroots organising and leadership
• Be open to learn/follow the lead/ be accountable to those who experience oppression based on gender, race/ethnicity, disability, socio-class, LGBTQIA, geography, etc.
• Willingness to travel as required without creature comforts
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Completely fluent and strong in English. Preferably also fluent in at least one other language.

Skills

• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting to assess program impact, identify areas for improvement, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including alliance members, partner organizations, government agencies, and civil society groups.
• Ability to exert influence and drive change with or without line management authority or hard power, and to lead in a way that builds others’ leadership
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships to enhance programme effectiveness and sustainability.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and project management skills. Respected by key constituencies of the alliance.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and logistics efficiently to ensure smooth programme implementation.
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Skills in team building, conflict resolution, and decision-making to effectively coordinate educational initiatives within the alliance. Ability to inspire and motivate teams towards common goals.

Knowledge

• Understanding of current trends and challenges in regional, global education, including issues such as access to education, quality improvement, equity, and inclusion
• Awareness of innovative approaches and best practices in political education
• A deep understanding of political systems, processes, and dynamics at the global, regional, and national levels.
• Knowledge of curriculum development principles and practices, including designing learning objectives, selecting appropriate instructional materials, and incorporating diverse perspectives and cultural contexts into curriculum design.
• Familiarity with pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among students.
• Knowledge of working with networks, coalitions and a partnership approach across the spectrum of FIA’s work, including innovative approaches to capacity strengthening.

Position type: One-year contract subject to renewal

Salary: As per FIA salary which can be accessed here

Location: Flexible

Reporting to: Political Education & Global Organizing school Lead

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a global movement making a real difference in the world
• Work with a passionate and dedicated team of professionals
• Access opportunities for professional growth and development
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance
• Contribute to meaningful and impactful work that aligns with your values

If you're ready to take on this exciting role and drive positive change with us, we want to hear from you! Be part of our transformative journey towards a more just and equitable future.

How to apply:

Please click on the "apply" button below to start the application process. Applications close on 21st February 2025 at 23:59 UTC/ GMT. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

FIA reserves the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.