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Job Description
Purpose of position
- Provides technical leadership, guidance and coordination in advocacy, campaigns and external engagements.
It takes a leadership role in advocacy and engagement for the West African region, including working with various advocacy groups and campaigns and National Offices (NOs) to shape advocacy and engagement. Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive advocacy framework that contributes to the sustainable well-being of children and the 2030 Commitment strategy. - This function is also responsible for external linkages with regional networks, ECOWAS, regional bodies such as the African Union, other major governments, the United Nations, inter-agency groups and regional development agencies.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance and quality assurance support in campaign design and execution, mobilize local and global support and partnerships to address injustice issues, and coordinate campaign goals at local, regional and global levels. and aim to make impact visible.
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy Coordination/Integration Internal
- Develop and put into effect a local Advocacy plan that addresses social accountability, outside engagement, campaigns and the worldwide SDGs that make contributions to accomplishing objectives withinside the OP2030 rating cards
- Provide strategic management and coordination in the Region for the a success implementation of the Child malnutrition and Hunger Campaign, transition It Takes a World (ITAW) Campaign, and aid Advocacy in Humanitarian Emergencies, and aid National Office advocacy team of workers withinside the development, implementation and evaluation of countrywide advocacy Implementation Plans primarily based totally on their TPs and CESPs
- Ensure that advocacy is carried out efficaciously as a ministry place and is embedded throughout different ministry regions which includes Integrated Programs, Ministry Quality and Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA).
- Coordinate advocacy projects on strategic troubles that have an effect on more than one workplaces withinside the Region which include the ITAW Campaign, the brand new Child Nutrition and Hunger campaign, the WAHER Response, influencing the SDGs, Our Promise 2030 rating cards, Advocacy Strategic Measures (ASM) annual reports
- Lead the evaluation of programme or furnish designs from an advocacy attitude and make sure powerful integration. Into all inspiration opportunities.
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Advocacy Coordination/Integration Internal
- Develop and put into effect a local Advocacy plan that addresses social accountability, outside engagement, campaigns and the worldwide SDGs that make contributions to accomplishing goals withinside the OP2030 rating cards
- Provide strategic management and coordination in the Region for the a success implementation of the Child malnutrition and Hunger Campaign, transition It Takes a World (ITAW) Campaign, and guide Advocacy in Humanitarian Emergencies, and guide National Office advocacy body of workers withinside the development, implementation and evaluate of country wide advocacy Implementation Plans primarily based totally on their TPs and CESPs
- Ensure that advocacy is applied correctly as a ministry location and is embedded throughout different ministry regions such as Integrated Programs, Ministry Quality and Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA).
- Coordinate advocacy tasks on strategic troubles that have an effect on more than one workplaces withinside the Region along with the ITAW Campaign, the brand new Child Nutrition and Hunger campaign, the WAHER Response, influencing the SDGs, Our Promise 2030 rating cards, Advocacy Strategic Measures (ASM) annual reports
- Lead the evaluate of programme or provide designs from an advocacy angle and make sure powerful integration. Into all inspiration opportunities.
- Partner with RAM , Communications and Strategy at Local and Regional Level to preposition expertise control merchandise for
- Advocacy for branding, Donor engagement and coverage influencing urposes
Advocacy Coordination External
- Support regional directors and other senior leaders in the region to engage directly with regional policy makers, the United Nations and civil society organizations in West Africa on critical issues, including the SDG 2030 agenda process.
- Help develop the capacity of senior war leaders to engage and influence policy makers at the national level
- Build relationships and strategic alliances with local Regional Economic Communities (RECs), professional agencies and civil society organizations
- Encourage the creation and participation of regional working groups, coalitions, alliances and networks that will improve the achievement of CWB outcomes;
- Represent WARO at international high-level events related to global, regional and national CWB and campaign issues
- Assist national offices and regions in developing, updating and implementing effective external engagement plans that impact effectiveness and bottom line
Capacity enhancement in advocacy for Justice
- Develop satisfactory advocacy exercise withinside the location via assisting Knowledge control products
- Oversee the replication of rising proper practices emanating from National Offices throughout the location
Formulate and put in force the Regional Advocacy capability enhancement strategy – figuring out and presenting applicable capability enhancement possibilities for each advocacy and nonadvocacy National Office personnel. - Provide technical assist to CVA, ITAW, WAHER, Child nutrients and Hunger campaign , and outside engagement to the location and country wide offices
- Provide technical know-how to facilitate useful resource mobilization in particular for advocacy programmes across the sectors of health, education, weather change, gender, WASH and infant safety and different sectors as appropriate
- Influence engagement in nearby mechanisms for tracking and monitoring the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals inclusive of SDGs 2, 4, five and 16
- Support National Offices to generate CVA Data that affects the manufacturing of governments` SDG Voluntary National Reports (VNR)
- Support international locations and WV partnership in mobilizing human, economic assets from inside and past World Vision to attain advocacy and External Engagement outcomes
- Actively take part in digital and F2F worldwide Advocacy conferences to maintain abreast of latest tendencies and to show off WAR advocacy work
- Build the advocacy and External Engagement capability of kids and younger humans and growing systems at nearby and worldwide stage for his or her activisms
Leading Campaigns & Key Advocacy Moments
Provide empowering and influential leadership to ITAW Campaign in the following manner:
- Providing NO with the tools to effectively launch World Vision’s new Child Feeding and Hunger Campaign, and other campaigns as appropriate
- Support NO campaign framework design and implementation
- Supporting NOs to shape and influence new policy agendas on child nutrition and hunger
- As with all WV campaigns, develop mechanisms to monitor and assess the impact of the campaign on the lives of children and communities on child nutrition and hunger issues.
- Assist field offices in transitioning ITAW campaigns into regular programs and advocacy. This includes securing an appropriate budget to facilitate this.
- Working with other regions such as EARO and SARO to work with the African Union on the Child Feeding and Hunger campaign and all other WV campaigns
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or selfeducation, prior experience or onthejob training:
Knowledge, skills ans abilities
- Masters degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Policy, Development Studies or related area
- At least 5 years relevant working experience in the development sector. Governance is preferred.
In addition the following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through combination of formal schooling, selfeducation, prior experience, or onjob training:
- Child protection work experience: including designing, implementing and monitoring child protection programs. Human resource training and coaching.
- Experience in managing the development and implementation of rights-based approaches. Experience managing empowering partnerships and other relationships.
- Experience in research projects and document management
In-depth knowledge of how to influence WASH, health/nutrition, education and related policies - Experience managing national and international campaigns. advocacy and political activism
- Appointees have extensive experience working in multiple NGO settings and coalitions on policy issues related to poverty alleviation, complex humanitarian emergencies, and governance.
- Police officers will be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing, including providing political analysis. The staff can work with and guide consultants in research and policy analysis. Staff have at least five years of hands-on experience in advocating and influencing policy at national and regional levels.Team Work
- Ability to maintain good relations and work effectively with other members of the Global Advocacy & External Engagement Team, as well as Regional Operations Team to ensure that World Vision presents a professional and efficient point of contact to regional institutions.
- Ability to maintain awareness of the activities of other members of the team to enable mutual support during times of high pressure activity.
- Ability to participate in and provide leadership to a virtual crossfunctional Regional Team to ensure an integrated ministry approach.
- Ability and willingness to undertake any other activities designated by the Regional Leader that might be necessary for the efficient and effective performance by the team of its duties.
Other requirements
Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in daily devotional meetings and weekly chapel and other community and team building initiatives organized by the organization
Working Environment / Conditions
- Working Environment: Based in offices with frequent field trips, we are able to work with a variety of individuals and groups living in rural and remote areas of diverse cultures and beliefs.
- Travel: 30% of domestic/international travel is required.
- On demand: Communicate with partners and colleagues in different time zones
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local and International Applicants (IA’s) Accepted.
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