GOGLA seeks:
Senior Communications Adviser
The off-grid lighting and appliances industry has experienced rapid market growth in the last years and
provided millions of households living beyond the electrical grid with life transforming access to energy.
Despite the industry’s efforts and success, a quarter of the world population is still lacking basic access to
energy. The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) acts as the industry advocate supporting the
industry in growing and strengthening the market for clean, quality off-grid lighting and electrical systems.
With its advocacy and communication work, GOGLA seeks to realize international recognition for the
benefits of off-grid lighting and sector-wide industry support. To strengthen its role as the voice of the
industry, GOGLA is seeking a Senior Communications Adviser who will be responsible for coordinating
GOGLA’s communication and advocacy work. The Senior Communications Adviser will work closely with,
and provide guidance to, a full-time junior communications officer.
Job Description
Location:
Reporting to:
Starting:
Working hours:
Flexible
Executive Director
As soon as possible
Approximately 16hrs/week, negotiable. Variable input under a consulting
contract may be acceptable.
The Senior Communications Adviser will be responsible for:
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Providing guidance for the successful marketing and communication of various GOGLA events,
including the 4th international off-grid lighting conference and exhibition (Oct 2015, >700 people
expected).
Advising in, and coordinating on GOGLA’s behalf, the development and execution of an
ambitious sector-wide advocacy campaign in cooperation with GOGLA partners.
Securing sponsors for the 4th international off-grid lighting conference and exhibition.
Guiding the implementation of GOGLA’s marketing and communication strategy, increasing
GOGLA’s exposure to the relevant stakeholders through targeted public relations activities.
Occasionally representing and advocating GOGLA’s vision and mission at international events
and conferences.
Continuously extending GOGLA’s stakeholder network and building lasting relationships.
Qualifications of the Successful Candidate:
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A high level of passion for GOGLA’s mission and objectives.
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A minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in the field of communication,
marketing, and advocacy.
Excellent and proven networking, communication, and presentation skills in English and French;
additional languages are considered an asset.
Experienced with the design of precise and meaningful messages for different target audiences,
using a variety of communication platforms and tools.
Solid track record in fundraising.
Ability to think strategically and work creatively.
Ability to convince big and small audiences in an inspiring manner.
Experience with working within an international organization.
Experience in the development cooperation and / or energy access sector is highly desired.
Ability to facilitate meetings and collaborations with diverse stakeholders.
Work in a small team.
About GOGLA
Over one-quarter of the world’s population lives without access to electricity. Off-grid lighting addresses
this challenge by providing light to those in need. The move to off-grid lighting is transforming lives and
economies in developing countries around the world by increasing incomes, assisting educational
development and improving health and safety.
The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) is a neutral, independent, not-for-profit association
created to promote lighting solutions that benefit society and businesses in developing and emerging
markets. GOGLA acts as the industry advocate and supports the industry in growing and strengthening
the market for clean, quality off-grid lighting and electrical systems. Its main objective is to support
industry in scaling the sector based on principles of the triple bottom line, thus contributing to the
objectives of Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Formed in 2012 as public-private initiative, GOGLA was conceived out of a joint World Bank/IFC Lighting
Africa and private sector effort to accelerate market development for energy access. GOGLA’s unique
position as an advocate for off-grid lighting outside the philanthropic area enables it to complement the
work of partners and to continue where the World Bank / IFC Lighting Global program stops.
GOGLA is supported by a small Secretariat operating from Utrecht, the Netherlands.
For more information, please visit the website at www.gogla.org
Applications, including motivation letter, CV and remuneration expectations should be sent to Mr. Koen
Peters, Executive Director, at [email protected]