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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
The Advocacy Specialist is accountable for coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategies to achieve positive outcomes for children across Somalia.
This staff member will drive the development of effective, integrated advocacy and communication strategies. S/he will work collaboratively with colleagues across UNICEF at headquarters, country and regional level, as well as with external partners, to drive changes in policy and practice and secure political and financial commitments for children. S/he will target global advocacy fora and support effective advocacy at the national level.
Advocacy Strategy Development:
- Provide technical support in developing a robust advocacy strategy, with SMART outcomes, compelling calls to action, and a clear theory of change. Analyze national political, economic and cultural trends from a wide range of sources and identify potential advocacy opportunities and challenges.
- Propose new approaches and innovative ideas as part of the strategy development process.
Advocacy Strategy Implementation:
Coordinate the implementation of the advocacy strategy and plan, working across teams to deliver a range of advocacy tactics, such as: developing advocacy briefs and products, producing advocacy narratives, shaping creative activations to drive public engagement, working with the media, and organizing advocacy events.
Advocacy M&E:
Establish baselines against which advocacy outcomes are regularly monitored; analyze the effectiveness of the strategy, approach and activities, and drive the day-to-day production and dissemination of advocacy M&E results on a regular basis.
Project and Budget Management:
Manage day-to-day delivery of key projects/ workstreams, reviewing work plans to ensure progress and delivery while addressing obstacles and bottlenecks. Ensure effectiveness and transparent use of budget and resources.
Advocacy Capacity Building:
Contribute to building stakeholder capacities in advocacy, through coaching, training and sharing of advocacy expertise.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Identify, build and maintain formal and informal advocacy partnerships and networks through proactive collaboration with strategic internal and external partners.
- Adopt a consultative approach and solicit the support of key stakeholders at critical points of the strategy.
Communication and Media Support:
- Support the Communication team in developing and disseminating communication products including human interest stories, multimedia materials, advocacy briefs and social media content highlighting UNICEF s work for children.
- Contribute to digital communication and visibility efforts including social media engagement, campaigns and online advocacy initiatives when required.
- Provide communication and advocacy support to programme sections as needed, ensuring consistent messaging across UNICEF priorities.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Communications, Public Health, Social Science, International Development or any other related fields.
Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Communication, Advocacy, Public Affairs, Health advocacy, Child survival initiatives, Budget management, Monitoring and Evaluation and any other related fields.
Skills: Advocacy strategy development, Policy influencing, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic communication, Project management, Partnership coordination.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language (Somali)
- Training and facilitation, Experience working in developing and emergency environments, Knowledge of international development and children s rights
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Company Industry
- NGO
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Non-Profit
Department / Functional Area
- Advertising
- Media Planning
- PR
Keywords
- Advocacy Specialist
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