Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Africa Advocacy Advisor- Country Support

About the role
As part of the Global Advocacy and Policy team in the Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns (PPC) Department, the post-holder will support the development and implementation of national advocacy strategies across Christian Aid’s country offices in Africa. This role will support African country staff and partners to raise capacity and delivery of national advocacy in relation to our priority campaigns; as well as collaborating with them to deliver impactful global and multi-country advocacy strategies.
This is a key role to strengthen the linkage between programmes and advocacy. Supporting the Senior Pan-Africa Advocacy Advisor and the Global Advocacy Lead, the post holder will help to integrate this work into our national programmes and where relevant participate in regional and international advocacy initiatives

About you
• We are looking for a strategic thinker, with a track record of implementing successful campaign and advocacy strategies that brought about policy changes.
• You will need to be a great team player with proven experience of building constructive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, and of working in networks or coalitions. Experience in working with ecumenical and faith-based organisations is an advantage.
• The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the African contexts in which we work, and the ways in which our global campaigns and other priority issues apply to these contexts, including at the regional level.
• We are looking for a good influencer with a strong understanding of how change happens on effective advocacy and campaigning strategies, as well as with the experience of working with African civil society, on advocacy, campaigning or communications. Good knowledge in online social media campaigning, NGO programme experience, experience in managing multi-country advocacy projects, as well as the ability to speak French is also desired.

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise
Essential
• Degree or equivalent. Graduate qualification in relevant social science or development studies, or commensurate experience.
• Strong understanding of how change happens and of effective advocacy and campaigning strategies
• Proven experience of building constructive working relationships with diverse stakeholders, and of working in networks or coalitions
• Good understanding of the African contexts in which we work, and the ways in which our global campaigns and other priority issues apply to these contexts, including at the regional level
• Experience of working with African civil society, on advocacy, campaigning or communications
• Experience in representing corporate policy positions to diverse audiences
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in developing and implementing advocacy strategies
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Commitment to Christian Aid‘s mission, vision and values

Desirable
• Ability to work in French
• NGO programme experience
• Experience of online and social media campaigning
• Experience of working with church-based organisations or faith groups
• Experience in managing multi-country campaigning and advocacy projects



Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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