Specialist, Advocacy - Guatemala City - ChildFund

Descripción

CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL
JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Advocacy Specialist
Location: Guatemala
Reports to: Country Director
Grade: 7

RESPONSABILITIES AND DUTIES

MAIN OBJECTIVE:
Advocacy Specialist supports the design and implementation of the country's policy advocacy strategy and agenda, enhancing the impact of ChildFund's work and builds and nurtures relationships with key stakeholders for the protection and welfare of children.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the planning, development and execution of advocacy strategy consistent with strategic directions in Central América office

Supports the development of the Country advocacy plan for Central American Countries

Follows up the strategic partnerships with key constituencies to elicit support for and maximize impact of organizational objectives

Supports with media organizations, governmental bodies, national groups and networks, organizations of civil society, international organizations, or other relevant to the organizational objectives

Follows up on local partner organizations of Central American Office in the effective execution of AOP and budgets

Supports participation with at strategic networks, policymakers, think thanks, academic partners, coalitions, media and general public making visible Central América office priorities and policy advocacy issues

The Advocacy Specialist will support the conceptualization and execution of strategic events at key moments to advance policy agenda and visibility

Follow up the development of research and analysis of the situation of children and adolescents in the country

Is co-responsible along with the Communication unit to develop and reach target audiences with local media position statements on issues as well as to produce collateral material for advocacy purposes. Synthesize programmatic and academic research to develop policy recommendations and the documents (policy briefs, infographics, etc.) to communicate them to decision-makers

Supports the development of learning and knowledge products related to policy advocacy that meet standards and enable organization-wide learning and sharing

Supports with administrative and accounting procedures linked to the advocacy and communication activities

Other activities inherent to the position

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Education
Bachelor ́s degree in political science, social development, communications, social science, public affairs or other relevant discipline or equivalent relevant work experience

Skills and Experience

Knowledge with government policies, laws, and systems that impact the rights and well-being of children

Knowledge and good understanding of global and country development issues

Knowledge on policy and public budget analysis

Knowledge with research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative analysis

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products and online communication platforms (e.g., WebEx, Teams, Zoom

Experience in planning and execution of events

Excellent communications skills, written and oral

Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English

Good interpersonal skills, including ability to work as part of a local and international team

Significant Travel to ChildFund's geographic areas required

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

ChildFund creates a culture where diversity of people, thought and experience is celebrated, and everyone is seen and welcomed equally.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position