Advocacy & Campaigns Officer - COVID-19 Response in BARMM
The Role
The Advocacy and Campaigns Officer is responsible in building relationship with the relevant stakeholders identified by the project for advocacy and campaigns. S/he is also responsible in leading the development of advocacy and campaign materials, posted in different platforms, in close collaboration with the project team and stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Post-graduate degree in social sciences or related discipline.
* Minimum 3 years of campaigning with international/national organizations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to write high quality reports, press releases, persuasive letters etc.
* Sound orientation of external environment specifically the government processes of legislative reforms
* Good understanding of children related legal systems, child protection action plans, standing committees of national assembly and relevant ministries, law formation processes etc.
* Experience of working in partnerships with local NGOs/CBOs
* Effective networking skills and ability to coordinate with different stakeholders
* Proficiency in Ms-Office
* Ability to effectively perform a range of tasks simultaneously
* Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
* Ability to work independently with a commitment to high quality work
* Willingness to travel extensively and commitment to work with and for children
Contract length: Fixed Term position until February 2021 based in Cotabato City
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
This vacancy is archived.