Advocacy & External Engagement Specialist
Quick answer
World Vision International is seeking a Senior Advocacy & External Engagement Specialist for an international, fixed-term position, focusing on policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement to protect children’s rights during disasters and crises.
- Role
- Advocacy & External Engagement Specialist
- Organization
- World Vision International
- Location
- International, based on response
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
This role involves strategic leadership in advocacy and external engagement for World Vision’s Humanitarian Responses, focusing on policy advocacy and external stakeholder engagement to protect children’s rights during disasters and crises.
What you'll do
- Directs the implementation of the Response’s advocacy & external engagement plan
- Represents World Vision on Response humanitarian issues to governments and donors
- Maintains a network of external senior-level humanitarian contacts
- Provides strategic advice to the Response Director and Response Operations
- Trains and coaches the Response staff on humanitarian advocacy and external engagement
- Tracks humanitarian financing trends for advocacy and influence
What it takes
- 10 years relevant job experience, including in management, with significant time spent in active humanitarian response contexts
- A post graduate degree in a relevant field
- Professional fluency in English
- An excellent understanding of International Humanitarian Law and the humanitarian sector
- In depth understanding of civil society leverage points in the humanitarian system
- Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with players in all segments of the humanitarian field
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job location?
The location will be determined based on the response.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications?
Key qualifications include 10 years of relevant job experience, a post graduate degree, and strong communication skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, and should include a detailed resume and cover letter.
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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