Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
The Advocacy Director shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office program and leads our policy and political influencing in a country. The role provides overall senior leadership, management and strategic direction to the advocacy work in Sier ra Leone. He/she is responsible for the development and implementation of an advocacy strategy that will influence government and other institutional policies and practice to achieve positive and lasting changes to fulfil children’s rights
Qualifications and experience
* A degree in Development, Social Science, Development, Law, Public Policy or equivalent.
* A minimum of 7 years advocacy experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of advocacy strategies
* Experience of a range of campaigning and advocacy techniques and approaches
* Experience in influence government, donors, and other organisations through representation and/or advocacy
* Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders
* Highly developed interpersonal and com munication skills including influencing and negotiation
* Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
* Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
* Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
The Advocacy Director shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office program and leads our policy and political influencing in a country. The role provides overall senior leadership, management and strategic direction to the advocacy work in Sier ra Leone. He/she is responsible for the development and implementation of an advocacy strategy that will influence government and other institutional policies and practice to achieve positive and lasting changes to fulfil children’s rights
Qualifications and experience
* A degree in Development, Social Science, Development, Law, Public Policy or equivalent.
* A minimum of 7 years advocacy experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of advocacy strategies
* Experience of a range of campaigning and advocacy techniques and approaches
* Experience in influence government, donors, and other organisations through representation and/or advocacy
* Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders
* Highly developed interpersonal and com munication skills including influencing and negotiation
* Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
* Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
* Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
asobossi.57219.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
asobossi.57219.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
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