Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Lead, Centrality of Protection at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Lead, Centrality of Protection

Location: UK (London or Remote) or Country Office Worldwide
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The holder of this position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision for the development and delivery of Save the Children’s global Centrality of Protection advocacy strategy in line with the One Humanitarian Team’s global strategy, the Humanitarian Advocacy Working Group’s advocacy priorities, as well as the Protected Breakthrough ambition and Live Free From Violence Global Goal.
• The holder will convene and coordinate Centrality of Protection advocacy and policy expertise across the organisation and movement, represent Save the Children externally in advocacy fora and draw from technical expertise, experience and learning across our humanitarian programmes as well as analysis of global trends and actors in carrying out this work.
• They will work with different internal teams and functions in SCI and across the movement and be responsible for ensuring cohesion across our humanitarian protection policy and advocacy.
• They will be responsible for supporting wider cross-thematic policy and advocacy activities relating to Save the Children’s work, promoting accountability for grave violations of children’s rights, adherence to IHL, and humanitarian access.
• This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.

Experience and Skills:

• Significant policy experience within the field of protection, and a proven track record in successfully leading the development and implementation of advocacy strategies on an international level in an INGO.
• Substantial (7+ years) experience in humanitarian advocacy and policy roles at country or regional levels
• Demonstrable track record in policy development and influencing on humanitarian crises at the global, regional and/or national level
• Long-term experience and proven track record in multilateral advocacy at global level and successful advocacy at country level on protection and humanitarian policy related issues
• Demonstrated expertise in protection advocacy and related thematic areas
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, and of delivering significant results. Experience of building shared objectives, quality control, evaluation, motivation, performance management, staff development and training
• A demonstrable ability to plan and communicate at a strategic level
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Excellent capacity-building skills, applicable across different countries and cultures and at the international level
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively
• Commitment to Save the Children’s vision, mission and approach, including child safeguarding
• Working knowledge of Spanish, French or Arabic is desirable
• Experience of working in displacement contexts and/or humanitarian crises is essential.

Remuneration
We can offer circa £55,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 

• This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract. 
• Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.