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
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 Sierra
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 communication 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.
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Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Permanent - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 15 October 2013
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
