Magamba Network is Hiring a Fired Up Officer | Closing Date: 14 August 2026 @Unknown

Magamba Network Job Summary

Job Title: Fired Up Officer
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe or remote
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Contract: Not specified

Job Summary

Magamba Network is seeking a strategic, creative leader to coordinate a network of young African climate activists and creators, driving campaigns that challenge fossil-fuel influence, disinformation, and sportswashing, and champion a just, Indigenous-rooted renewable-energy transition for Africa.

The role involves developing campaigns, managing teams, building partnerships, supporting advocacy, overseeing storytelling, monitoring, reporting, and fundraising.

About Magamba Network

Magamba Network is Africa’s pioneering creative and digital media organization, committed to climate justice, energy sovereignty, and youth-led movements across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight and Planning

• Coordinate the Fired Up network of young African climate justice activists and creators
• Develop innovative campaigns to challenge fossil fuel companies’ reputation laundering and sportswashing
• Raise awareness about the need for a just energy transition rooted in Indigenous knowledge

• Support information integrity and combat climate disinformation
• Incubate a new generation of climate activists using creative platforms
• Align campaign goals with organizational objectives

Project Management

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of activists, creatives, and content creators
• Foster an inclusive team environment
• Manage resources, budgets, and campaign participants

• Oversee editorial policies and capacity-building initiatives
• Organize outreach programs, workshops, and events
• Monitor project progress, compile reports, and support fundraising efforts

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain networks with climate advocates, CSOs, media, and social movements
• Facilitate partnerships and collaborations
• Represent Magamba Network at conferences and public forums

Advocacy and Policy Influence

• Lead regional and continental advocacy efforts
• Develop policy briefs and position papers
• Engage policymakers for renewable energy legislation
• Organize Africa-wide actions to meet campaign goals

Storytelling & Communications

• Develop communication strategies with the storytelling team
• Produce flagship content and coordinate social media strategies
• Manage media relations and digital outreach
• Create multimedia content to support campaigns

Research and Analysis

• Analyze climate science and data to inform strategies
• Stay updated on climate policy and renewable energy advancements

General

• Adhere to organizational policies
• Contribute to team objectives
• Assist in revenue generation and fundraising

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Digital Media, Marketing, Public Relations, International Development, Human Rights, Political Science, Creative Writing, or related field
• At least three years of relevant experience in climate justice, advocacy, creative campaigning, or youth movement-building
• Experience coordinating multi-country or Africa-wide campaigns involving youth and civil society

Added Advantage

• Knowledge of climate disinformation and fact-checking
• Interest or experience in Indigenous knowledge systems and decolonial approaches
• Sensitivity to Indigenous and frontline communities’ safeguarding
• Proficiency in French or Portuguese is a plus

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a motivational letter and CV with the subject “Fired Up Officer” to: careers@magambanetwork.com.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 14 August 2026