Community Engagement Advisor - adidas Foundation gGmbH (m/f/d)

at  Adidas

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ABOUT US

Welcome to the adidas Foundation! We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide. As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change. Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet. Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life. Learn more about us here!

• Support implementation of the adidas Foundation’s global stakeholder engagement strategy in all areas as needed, particularly leading in implementation of community engagement elements of it
• Develop community engagement tools, techniques, guidelines, and projects that ensure the actions of the adidas Foundation can address the true needs, interests, barriers, and ambitions of the communities we aim to serve
• Facilitate participatory and capacity building activities related to community engagement, creating forums and communities of practice as needed across the adidas Foundation and its network of partners and stakeholders
• Align community engagement efforts with broader communication strategies and engagement activities, actively liaising with diverse audiences, attending key meetings, and meticulously overseeing messaging alignment with feedback received from partners and communities
• Define best practice approaches to safeguarding partners and communities the adidas Foundation works with, collaborating with the Operations department to ensure these are integrated into essential policies, oversight, and grievance mechanisms
• Contribute to the creation of essential communication assets tailored for funders, partners, political and public representatives, and other stakeholders that convey the stories of our partners and communities in a respectful and ethical manner that aligns with the values of the adidas Foundation
• Work closely with MEAL and Programs to ensure robust capture of community engagement insights and integration back into partnership and program design
• Drive initiatives to ensure necessary stakeholders within the adidas Foundation and its network understand, embrace, and champion community engagement best practice