The
Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE) is a coalition of non-governmental organisations from across Europe united in recognition of the threat posed to public watchdogs by SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation). Formally launched in March 2021, the coalition aims to defuse the threat of SLAPPs and build solidarity across civil society.
The Role:
CASE is seeking a part-time Coordinator to coordinate a well run, participatory, inclusive, high energy, high visibility and high impact coalition to fight the threat of SLAPPs. The main objective of the Coordinator will be to build up the role, strengthen the operations of the coalition, and formalise its governance structure.
Location: Remote
Hours: Part-Time (3 days a week)
Duration: 18 months
Remuneration: 3,000 Euros monthly
How to apply: Send an email to
apply@the-case.eu with a CV and cover letter. Please add “CASE Coordinator Application” in the subject line.
Deadline: 31 January 2022
Responsibilities:
- Coordination: ensure the cohesive delivery of coalition priorities as defined in the consolidated work plan. Monitor progress of work plans, identify obstacles, and help WGs solve problems that emerge. Ensure WGs are aligned on strategy and that coalition is operating cohesively.
- Work Plan Development: coordinate an annual planning process in which the WGs identify goals and develop work plans, and then work with the SC to draft a single consolidated work plan for the entire coalition - identifying in the process resource needs, timeline, and prioritisation.
- Governance and Evaluation: ensure a transparent and inclusive process for decision-making via the SC in line with the CASE governance document. Chair/convene the monthly SC calls. Act as a point of contact for coalition members interested in getting more involved and new groups who would like to join CASE. Review applications, vet, and admit new members in consultation with the SC.
- Budgeting: work with subgrantees and financial host (currently ECNL) to facilitate transfers of money, review contracts and grantee reports, and monitor progress of funded projects. Ensure efficient and timely cash flow. Prepare an annual budget for the coalition based on the work plan, and ensure strategic prioritisation and sequencing of work as funds are raised.
- Fundraising: identify gaps in funding via consolidated work plan and work with WGs and SC to secure funding to plug these gaps. Identify opportunities for broader financial growth, working with fundraisers in participating organisations throughout the year to identify opportunities for funding and to develop and pitch proposals. Coordinate with ECNL to prepare grant reports, and liaise directly with funders to update on progress where needed.
- Evaluation: perform ongoing evaluation of CASE progress, functioning, and growth; extract lessons learned to ensure we’re learning and developing as we go.
- Public communications: monitor and respond to enquiries sent to the contact@the-case.eu mailing address (referring media enquiries to coalition members as and when appropriate). Work with relevant WGs to set up rotas and ensure CASE is responding in a timely manner to external developments and outreach: this should include a comms rota for social media updates and capacity to respond to individual cases via the CASE website Google forms (both developed in conjunction with campaigns WG). Work with web developer to update website where needed to include new members, campaign endorsements, and developments.
- Build a more inclusive, participatory and diverse coalition: work with the SC and relevant members to expand, engage, and strengthen CASE membership - ensuring clear communication within the network so all participants are kept up-to-date of developments and encouraged to engage. Identify where levels of participation are falling and help solve problems in consultation with SC. Identify stakeholders who would be strategic to include and reach out to them, including those representing different public watchdogs and unrepresented European countries.
Apply 31 January 2022. For more details see here .
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