Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Description for Internal Candidates
The purpose of the Advocacy Manager: Neglected Crises is the overall responsibility for the implementation of the Amplifying Advocacy for Neglected Crises project in the East Africa and Yemen Region. The following is a brief description of the role.

General Responsibilities:
• Responsible for adherence to relevant NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Establish and strengthen strategic advocacy networks and alliances
• Responsible for monitoring and analysis of the humanitarian situation, emerging trends and displacement patterns as relevant
• Ensure consistency of strategy and messaging across countries included in the Amplifying Advocacy for Neglected Crises project
• Carry out capacity building for CO teams
• Carry out other duties of temporary character appointed by the Regional Head of Advocacy

Specific Responsibilities:
• Contribute specific deliverables to the overall strategy for the Amplifying Advocacy for Neglected Crises project
• Develop, steer, and implement a region-and or country specific advocacy strategy and ensure that objectives from Amplifying Advocacy for Neglected Crises project are reflected
• Develop, manage, and lead on specific research activities with the aim of providing analysis and evidence to support the Amplifying Advocacy for Neglected Crises project
• Accountable for drafting policy and advocacy products such as briefing notes, position papers, talking points, key messages, and ad-hoc reports as relevant.
• Ensure internal communication and alignment with relevant NRC units and departments with the view of developing consistent policy positions.
• Draft press releases and social media output
• Seek to develop alliances with local NGOs for advocacy on neglected crises
• Represent the Amplifying Advocacy for Neglected Crises project, as relevant, in meetings with policymakers and carry out briefings, including in key European capitals

Professional Competencies
• Minimum five years relevant professional experience within the humanitarian, development, human rights, foreign policy, or similar field;
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, preferably in the East Africa region
• Documented experience with humanitarian advocacy and the production of high-standard written materials (i.e. reports, briefing notes, position papers, talking points and key messages)
• Documented experience with relevant thematic areas (displacement, durable solutions, protection, food security, humanitarian space), including through conducting research.
• Ability to work with a wide range of actors, including government and regional entities
• Experience in carrying out assessments and focus group discussions
• Documented/proven results related to other key elements of the position’s responsibilities
• Strong understanding of the international humanitarian system, policy and practice;
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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