Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Regional Organiser - East Africa

at 350.org

🏢 About 350.org

350.org is a unique global grassroots movement that operates in over 188 countries, focusing specifically on climate action through people-powered campaigns rather than traditional NGO approaches. Working here means joining a decentralized network that prioritizes frontline communities and movement-building over top-down advocacy, offering the chance to be part of a genuinely global climate justice community.

About This Role

As Senior Regional Organiser for East Africa, you'll be the strategic bridge between grassroots climate justice groups across the region and 350.org's global strategy, designing campaigns that amplify local voices while creating 'iconic moments' that resonate internationally. This role is impactful because you'll directly strengthen the regional climate justice network by coaching local organizers, building high-level partnerships, and ensuring East African perspectives shape global climate action.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning virtual check-ins with grassroots organizers across East Africa to support ongoing campaigns, followed by designing training materials in both English and Swahili for upcoming activist convenings. The afternoon could include strategic planning for regional 'iconic moments' that connect local actions to global narratives, while evenings might involve representing 350.org at coalition meetings with regional climate justice partners.

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🎯 Who 350.org Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on organizing experience specifically within African climate justice movements, not just environmental NGOs
  • Demonstrates fluency in both English and Swahili with proven ability to communicate complex climate issues to diverse audiences
  • Has designed and facilitated convening spaces and trainings that specifically empower African climate activists
  • Can show examples of bridging grassroots action with broader strategy, not just implementing predetermined campaigns

📝 Tips for Applying to 350.org

1

Highlight specific East African climate justice campaigns you've organized or supported, naming local groups you've worked with

2

Demonstrate your Swahili fluency by including Swahili phrases or mentioning Swahili-language materials you've created

3

Show how you've designed 'iconic moments' or creative campaign strategies, not just participated in existing ones

4

Reference 350.org's specific campaigns in East Africa like fossil fuel resistance or climate finance advocacy

5

Emphasize your experience coaching and building capacity of local groups rather than just managing projects

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with East African climate justice movements and knowledge of regional campaigning landscape', "Examples of how you've bridged grassroots organizing with broader strategic goals in past roles", 'Your approach to coaching and empowering local groups rather than directing them', "Why 350.org's movement-building approach (vs traditional NGO model) resonates with your organizing philosophy"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → 350.org's current campaigns in East Africa like their work on fossil fuel infrastructure or climate finance
  • → The organization's 'People vs. Fossil Fuels' global strategy and how it applies to African contexts
  • → Key East African climate justice groups that 350.org partners with (like AFIEGO, PACJA, or local grassroots movements)
  • → 350.org's decentralized 'hub' model and how regional organizers fit within their global network structure
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a campaign that addresses both local East African climate impacts while connecting to 350.org's global fossil fuel resistance strategy?
2 Describe a time you had to navigate tensions between grassroots priorities and organizational strategy in a movement context
3 What specific training methodologies have you used to empower climate activists in African contexts?
4 How would you approach building partnerships with both grassroots groups and high-level stakeholders in East Africa?
5 Can you analyze the current climate justice landscape in East Africa and identify strategic opportunities for movement growth?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic environmental NGO language instead of movement-building and climate justice terminology
  • Focusing on international climate policy experience without demonstrating grassroots organizing in African contexts
  • Presenting yourself as an expert who will 'bring solutions' rather than a facilitator who strengthens existing movements

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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