Advocacy & External Engagement Lead (Emergency Response Roster)
Quick answer
World Vision International is hiring a senior-level Advocacy & External Engagement Lead for its global Emergency Response Roster to spearhead child-rights advocacy and strategic partnerships in humanitarian crisis zones.
- Role
- Advocacy & External Engagement Lead (Emergency Response Roster)
- Organization
- World Vision International
- Location
- Global (Field-based in emergency contexts)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
World Vision International is seeking an Advocacy & External Engagement lead for its Emergency Response Roster to influence international policy and protect children's rights in crisis settings. This senior-level role involves directing advocacy strategies, managing humanitarian partnerships, and providing strategic guidance to response leadership during global disasters. The successful candidate will work in fast-paced, often insecure humanitarian environments, requiring extensive field experience and strong negotiation skills. The position is part of an international assignment, with location determined based on specific emergency response needs.
What you'll do
- Design and direct the Response’s advocacy and external engagement strategy.
- Advise the Response Director on critical policy issues, humanitarian access, and funding.
- Represent World Vision to governments, UN agencies, and international donors.
- Lead the Advocacy Response Group to coordinate cross-partnership efforts.
- Monitor humanitarian financing trends and support grant application advocacy.
- Train and coach field staff on humanitarian advocacy and influence.
What it takes
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including management in humanitarian response contexts.
- Post-graduate degree in International Relations, Development, Law, or a related field.
- Expert knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and global humanitarian standards.
- Professional fluency in English; proficiency in French or Arabic is highly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure, international environments.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
The location is to be determined based on the specific humanitarian response needs; candidates must be prepared to travel to and work in insecure or disaster-prone environments.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the core qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of humanitarian experience, a Master's degree, and deep knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and UN processes.
How do I apply for this position?
The job posting does not provide a specific deadline or external application link, suggesting applicants should apply through the World Vision International career portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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