Position: Regional Advocacy Coordinator Senegal Dakar
Reports to: Regional Head of Advocacy Media Senegal Dakar
Supervision of: N/A
Technical supervision of: N/A
Duty station: Dakar, Senegal
Grade: 7
Travel: 30%
Duration and type of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension /Senegalese nationals only
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
Role and responsibilities
The Regional Advocacy Coordinator will play a role in supporting the implementation of the advocacy components of two regional projects that focus on Central Sahel (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) on the following topics: Education in Emergencies; humanitarian access (with specific focus on civil military coordination issues).
Generic responsibilities
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and handbooks and donor/auditor requirements Coordinate the preparation of high-quality briefings, letters, position papers and other written materials for internal and external use, ensuring strong evidence-base in messaging and following agreed sign-off proceduresDevelop/update and implement communication and media strategies and action plans in relation to the two regional projectsDevelop communication materials to support advocacy activities, in support to the regional media advisers (press releases, social media posts, media updates, photos, etc.) Support the organisation of advocacy events and trainings (logistics, including flights booking, accommodation, venue, etc.) Support the mapping of stakeholders (civil society, local authorities, local journalists) to be carried out in Burkina Faso, Mali and NigerParticipate in relevant work groups, meetings and consultations. Support the management and monitoring of project implementation: draft the minutes of project meetings, provide regular progress reports, support the development of project reports, etc.Specific responsibilities
Support the provision of high-quality analysis on the humanitarian situation in Central Sahel, pertaining to displacement-affected, contributing to improved NRC programmatic response and informing internal and external advocacy products.Ensure advocacy coherence and reinforce effective synergies between programmes and advocacy to develop products and initiatives with NRC-evidence base.Participate in efforts to ensure systematic training on advocacy, media and communication and capacity building of staff. Ensure that relevant Country Office staffs are informed and briefed on prioritized advocacy issues.Support the development of a media network at the regional level with international and local journalists.Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following three categories:
1. Professional competencies
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Post-graduate in a related field such as Human Rights, Protection, Social WorksMinimum 3 years of relevant experience in advocacy Relevant experience in the humanitarian sectorRelevant experience in communication and media engagement Documented results related to the position’s responsibilitiesFluency in English and French, both written and verbalContext/specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities, particularly in analysis, drafting of messages, coordination and networking, organisation of eventsKnowledge of the Central and West African regionExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)
These personal qualities influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, the following are essential for this position:
Analysing Working with peopleStrategic thinkingEmpowering and building trustInitiate action and changePerformance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
The Job DescriptionThe Work and Development PlanThe Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review TemplateThe End-term Performance Review TemplateThe NRC Competency FrameworkClosing date October 8, 2023 The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.