HEAD OF ADVOCACY, MEDIA, CAMPAIGNS AND COMMUNICATION
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 1.9 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.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Purpose:
The Head of Advocacy, Media, Campaigns and Communication (AMCC) is responsible for identifying advocacy issues, preparing and implementing advocacy plans, documentation and communicating lessons and good practice from implementing programs to various users. The Manager will proactively identify, analyse with the Deputy Country Director for programme development quality policies and practices that affect or undermine the fulfilment and enjoyment of children's rights within SCI country programme and take a leading role in developing and implementing strategies for changes. Based on thorough global, regional and country specific child rights trends and stakeholder analysis, she/he will establish strong and strategic partnership with like-minded organisations in advancing the rights of children and be a strong voice for children. She/He is also responsible for and managing Country Offices media related activities. In addition, She/he will be responsible for building the capacity of staff of SCI Somalia country in identifying and undertaking advocacy initiatives aimed at changing practices and policies for betterment of children's lives at community and national levels.
The Head of AMCC position has both an internal and external orientation, but works closely with the Deputy Country Director for Programme Development Quality and Programme Operation teams internally in facilitating the planning and undertaking of advocacy, media and communication initiatives. Externally, the role will be expected to strategically position SCI as a leading provider of live changing interventions for children and their families.
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in social science, human rights, development, international relations, journalism/mass communication.
- Masters or post graduate degree in communications and media will be an added advantage
- At least 6 years of senior experience in undertaking major advocacy, media and communication initiatives in humanitarian and development contexts
- Proven experience in analysing the situation of children using the child rights programming/ principles framework
- Proven track record of policy influencing with partners, government and civil societies/key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyze complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutions
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, including an ability to deal with people at all levels with credibility, tact, and diplomacy
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to produce good quality documents, information for a variety of audiences and communicate good practices
- Experience in policy and practice analysis and implementing strategic advocacy initiatives aimed at bringing changes in these areas
- Strong inter-organisational skill such as networking, negotiation and communication.
- Willing and able to travel time to Somalia/Somaliland to support field teams as security permits
- Strong computer skills to produce advocacy documents and document and communicate good practices.
- High level of fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
- Commitment to Save the Children International values.
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. This role closes on 17th June 2016.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website 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. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'MKogi.77881.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
