Asia-Pacific Programs Coordinator

About LSM Laudato Si' Movement (LSM) is an international network of 900 Catholic organizations and thousands of grassroots leaders working together to care for our common home and advance climate and ecological justice. We strive to be led by the Holy Spirit, and we find joy and support in our faith and in each other. We act at the forefront of faith-based efforts to protect the environment, and our work is very fast-paced, with multiple projects and priorities managed daily. We enjoy a collaborative working environment in which everyone is committed to tackling the planetary crisis with courage and love. We believe, as Pope Francis said in Laudato Si', that "truly, much can be done" About this position The Asia-Pacific Programs Coordinator translates regional strategy into concrete advocacy outcomes by mobilizing people, narratives, and collective action. The role strengthens the Laudato Si' Movement in the Asia Pacific region through advocacy campaigns, movement building, and engagement of Catholic communities. The Coordinator ensures that campaigns are executed effectively, grassroots and grasstops actors are mobilized, and regional activities, including storytelling, social media, and events, amplify impact and contribute to the movement's advocacy goals. Key Responsibilities Advocacy & Campaign Implementation - Implement regional advocacy campaigns and actions in line with priorities set and strategies developed by the Regional Director - Translate advocacy strategies into concrete actions, mobilizations, and campaign moments across the region. - Coordinate advocacy actions, statements, delegations, and public campaign moments to ensure coherence, timing, and impact. - Mobilize grassroots and grasstops actors for time-bound advocacy opportunities. - Feed real-time insights, field intelligence, and learning back into regional strategy and planning. Movement Building & Mobilization - Strengthen participation and engagement of Laudato Si' Animators, members, and Catholic communities in advocacy campaigns. - Organize and support regional and sub-regional gatherings that build alignment, skills, and readiness for advocacy action. - Help establish and sustain regional coordination spaces (e.g., WhatsApp groups, online forums) to support ongoing mobilization and peer learning. - Identify animators and members with leadership potential for advocacy roles and support their engagement in campaigns and actions. Narrative, Storytelling & Social Media - Curate and share advocacy- and movement-focused stories from the region, amplifying grassroots voices and lived experiences. - Manage regional social media channels to support advocacy messaging, mobilization, and visibility of regional actions. - Contribute content to regional newsletters and campaign communications, in coordination with global communications guidelines. - Support narrative framing that links faith, justice, and climate action to concrete advocacy asks. Regional Events & Action Coordination - Plan and coordinate regional and sub-regional events, training, and mobilization activities aligned with advocacy goals. - Oversee event logistics, communications, and participant engagement to ensure meaningful participation and follow-through. - Ensure events contribute to advocacy outcomes through clear calls to action and post-event mobilization. Coordination, Learning & Reporting - Track mobilization, participation, and advocacy outputs in line with LSM's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework. - Document lessons learned and emerging practices to strengthen future advocacy and movement-building efforts. Other duties as assigned Skills and Characteristics Essential - Bachelor's degree in Developmental Studies, Communications, Journalism, Social Work, Theology, Religious Education, or any other related field. - Demonstrated experience in advocacy, campaigning, or movement mobilization, preferably in faith-based, climate, or environmental contexts. - Experience mobilizing volunteers or community-based actors for collective action. - Deep knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching and Integral Ecology. - Knowledge of Advocacy and Campaigning. - Project Management skills. - Endorses and embodies LSM values and the Laudato Si' paradigm in behavior and words; comfortable supporting and working in a faith-based environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling and digital communications. - Ability to work across cultures and countries in the Asia Pacific region, and cultural sensitivity - Cultivate professional relations and networks. - Proven capacity to deliver results within specific timeframes. Ability to rank tasks by urgency and importance to ensure high-value projects stay on schedule. - Actively contributing to collective goals and supporting others' success to build trust and respect. - Identify obstacles, analyze complex situations, and implement logical solutions. Languages: English and any Asian language are required. Hours 40 hours per week Location The Philippines Type Full-time position Start Date As soon as possible Work environment This position will work remotely. To apply please click the "Apply Now" button above and submit the following materials: - Curriculum Vitae - Cover Letter (nearly 400 words) explaining why you are interested in this position. Application Deadline January 30, 2026#J-18808-Ljbffr