Policy & Advocacy Officer at SOS Children's Villages

Posted on Fri 20th Sep, 2019 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

SOS Children's Villages work in more than 133 countries to support families and help children at risk grow up in a loving home. In Nigeria, SOS Children’s Villages has been active since 1973 and has presence in Isolo-Lagos, Owu-Ijebu, Ogun State, Gwagwalada-Abuja, Jos-Plateau State, Ibadan-Oyo State and Kaduna-Kaduna State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Policy & Advocacy Officer

Location:
Edo

Position Overview
  • The overview of the role is to increase advocacy work and the profile of SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria by leveraging its expertise as a Child Care & Protection Organization.
  • The Policy and Advocacy Officer is a varied role, requiring significant skills in networking and building relationships across a range of sectors, from politics, policy making, child protection networks, international aid organizations, religious groups and structures, and academia. 
  • He/She will need outstanding document drafting/writing skills and the ability to communicate orally to a range of audiences from technical experts to ordinary people/stakeholders in the State.
Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake policy analysis and monitoring.
  • Use evidence from the field to communicate and advocate to stakeholders.
  • Lead the advocacy strategy for the Programme in the Edo State
  • Contribute to public and private debate on Child Care, Protection and youth related topics.
Requirements
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social science field.
  • Experienced in influencing and advocacy work including policy development and information on issues relating to children and young people.
  • Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in Communication, Advocacy or policy related field.
  • Excellent analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
  • Strong research, policy development and writing skills.
Application Closing Date
4th October, 2019.

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