Senior Programme Officer (Advocacy and Creative)

The Senior Programme Officer (SPO) is critical to the successful delivery of the Advocacy and Creative Programme. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the SPO will oversee the integration of creativity into advocacy work and manage key creative initiatives such as the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and the creative elements of the Commonwealth People s Forum.

Key tasks and responsibilities

The postholder will undertake the following key tasks:

Lead the integration of creativity into our advocacy work

• Serve as the creative lead for the Foundation s advocacy work, including the Critical Conversations series.

• Develop materials and resources to support partners in integrating creativity into their advocacy.

• Advise colleagues on Foundation-supported initiatives that use creativity as a tool for change.

Manage the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and our online creative content and community

With additional support from an intern, the post holder will:

• Administer all processes related to the Prize, from submission call to winner announcements.

• Nurture relationships with stakeholders, including judges and partners, to build the Prize s profile.

• Collaborate with the communications team to develop and execute an effective communications strategy for the Prize.

• Oversee our online creative content, including the literary magazine adda and creative opportunities.

Lead the creative elements of the Commonwealth People s Forum (CPF)

• Act as the creative lead for the Commonwealth People s Forum (CPF), ensuring creativity is integrated into events and activities.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with creative partners.

• Oversee the delivery and evaluation of creative elements within CPF.

Whole of Foundation support

• Contribute to programme planning, monitoring, and reporting.

• Support cross-programme initiatives aligned with the Foundation s strategic goals.