Community Engagement Specialist

PARTNERSHIPS AND OUTREACH

Are you someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for collaboration?

Do you believe that strong partnerships and compelling narratives can drive social change?

Join us at Eight Goals One Foundation (8one) to help us expand the reach and impact of our work.

About Us

At 8one, we are committed to driving meaningful change through innovative thinking, strategic collaborations, and a deep commitment to social equity.

We work at the intersection of development, design, and decision-making to reimagine how individuals and institutions respond to social and civic challenges.

As part of our growing team, you will work closely with the Core Team to build and nurture partnerships that advance our initiatives, amplify our voice, and create long-term value for the communities and causes we serve.

Role Overview

As a Partnerships & Outreach team member, you will play a key role in strengthening 8one’s relationships with diverse stakeholders from institutions and networks to media and collaborators.

You will help identify opportunities for strategic alliances, design outreach initiatives, and ensure consistent and authentic communication that reflects 8one’s values.

This is a dynamic role that combines relationship-building, communication strategy, and ecosystem engagement. It requires curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Development : Identify, initiate, and sustain collaborations with organisations, institutions, and individuals aligned with 8one’s vision.
• Strategic Outreach : Design and implement outreach plans that enhance the visibility, credibility, and reach of our programmes and initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build trusted relationships with existing and potential partners, ensuring regular communication and alignment on shared goals.
• Media Engagement : Build and manage relationships with journalists, editors, and publications. Draft press releases, pitch stories, and respond to media queries to amplify 8one’s work.
• Social Media Promotion : Support in planning, curating, and managing content across our social media platforms to strengthen online presence and engagement.
• Representation : Represent 8one at meetings, events, and forums to communicate our work and explore avenues for joint action.
• Communications Support : Contribute to messaging, proposals, and collateral that effectively convey the purpose and impact of our initiatives.
• Events and Campaigns : Support in planning and executing events, workshops, and campaigns that strengthen engagement across our networks and platforms.

Requirements

Note

Given the volume of applications received by us across platforms, we will only be able to respond to you if your application has been shortlisted.

In the event that you do not hear from us within 7 days of applying or our last communication with you, we wish you all the best for your future endeavours. Please note this applies at each stage of the recruitment process.

Apply Now

Make your mark and be a catalyst for change. Apply today and help us build partnerships that shape a fairer future.