The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Officer in London, UK or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
The Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Officer will provide coordination, research, and policy support to SCI’s Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Team and the wider Humanitarian Advocacy Working Group (HAWG). The Officer will be responsible for overseeing overall knowledge management for the team as well as supporting the roll out of specific projects, including a humanitarian policy compendium, a humanitarian policy and advocacy toolkit, and providing research support for the development of policy positions. The Officer will be expected to provide general coordination and drafting support to the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy team, as well as various working groups and ensure information on humanitarian policy and advocacy issues is adequately disseminated across the movement. The Officer will also be expected to support the development of briefing material, draft talking points, and key messages for external engagement as needed.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Proven project management experience in a humanitarian information and communications/advocacy project capacity.
- Experience working in information management, advocacy/communications or knowledge management.
- Strong understanding of NGO operations and Save the Children’s position in the wider humanitarian community.
- Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and dilemmas faced by I/NGOs
- Good understanding of global humanitarian work / policies / strategies with working knowledge of humanitarian affairs.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally.
- Proven ability to distil complex information and materials into digestible and inspiring messages for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated success in setting up new processes and ways of working to deliver high-quality information products or tools targeting a diverse range of audiences.
- Outstanding planning and organizational skills, with an ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple demands and competing priorities while maintaining high-quality standards
- Attention to detail and ability to follow tasks and ideas through to completion.
- Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly,
depending on external opportunities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, a proven ability to establish and maintain strong
relationships with stakeholders at all levels and across cultures and an ability to
promote and lead on integrated working.
- Competency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Experienced in using SharePoint and software to design reports and information
products such as Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Spark.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Save the Children mission and values.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic
We can offer circa £32,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.
This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.
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The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.