World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.
Here’s where you come in:
As Director Advocacy and External Engagements you will develop, lead and direct the implementation of the World Vision Somalia (WV Som) Advocacy Strategy and position WV Somalia as thought leader in humanitarian, recovery and development work. You will ensure that the Somalia National Office and broader WV Partnership, advocate appropriately and professionally on behalf of Somali children, demonstrating WV’s Principled Level Choices and Humanitarian Principles. As Director you will lead in developing and implementing public policy strategies and on-going advocacy, bi-laterally and together with external partners, to reflect and support World Vision programs in Somalia. This advocacy will include urgently responding to crises within Somalia, including Complex Humanitarian Emergencies, and political, economic and environmental crises.
Requirements include:
- Master’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Linguistics, Public Relations, Human Rights, Development and/or Humanitarian Issues, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years senior Advocacy experience in a fragile or hardship context.
- Excellent English written and verbal skills.
- Proven experience with public speaking and conveying key messages in a concise manner.
- Nairobi based position with 35% travel to Mogadishu and other areas of Somalia.
HOW TO APPLY:
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World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
