Humanitarian Advocacy & External Engagement Director
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring a mid-career Humanitarian Advocacy & External Engagement Director for a remote position in New York, focusing on advocacy and external engagement strategies for emergency responses.
- Role
- Humanitarian Advocacy & External Engagement Director
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- Remote, New York
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
World Vision is seeking a Humanitarian Advocacy & External Engagement Director to lead advocacy and external engagement strategies for emergency responses, focusing on policy shifts and operational support for vulnerable children.
What you'll do
- Directs the implementation of the Response’s advocacy & external engagement plan
- Represents World Vision on 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 located?
The job is remote, with a New York location.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 10 years of relevant job experience, a post graduate degree, and strong communication and negotiation skills.
How do I apply?
To apply, please indicate you saw this position on Globaljobs.org and apply now.
How to apply
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