Egypt: Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns Director

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the Country Office (CO), the Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns Director (PACD) shares the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office and the North Africa Migration and Displacement Initiative (NAMDI). The PACD Director in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in our public and private facing advocacy, campaigning, media, and communications on the situation of children in Egypt and North Africa as well as our longer term development work.

Egypt CO:

The purpose of the role is to lead and manage the external policy analysis and advocacy strategy development for the CO, supporting the priority programmatic areas, such as child protection and Education, Migration, Refugees and Dispalcement (Children on the Move). The role will support the Senior Management Team in risk mapping, mitigation and management on issues identified as most relevant for the CO, and develop policy analysis and strategic planning in response to those issues. The role also has a responsibility for the cpapcity development of Egypt ACCM team- with a specifc focus on supporting in enhancing the practical skills, experience and knowledge around delivering and leading on the CO advocacy function.

NAMDI & EAMR:

The role holder will also support the North Africa region (North Africa Migration and Displacement Initiative based in Tunis) and the East African Migration Routes Project based in Egypt and other regional initiatives in developing their long-term advocacy strategies and campaign plans with a focus on national and cross sub-regional themes. The role holder will continuously promote child participation and child campaigning by supporting its sustained implementation and impact on influencing policy changes, supporting system strengthening with evidence-based knowledge sharing. Additionally, the role holder will ensure alignment of the global advocacy strategy, objectives and plans across the region and cross sharing experience and learning.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in Social Science, Journalism & Media or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience in progressively responsible positions at senior management levels.

Essential: 

• At least 8 years experience in a humanitarian or development environment, preferably working on advocacy and policy change in Egypt or the Middle East and North Africa.
• Significant prior experience working in advocacy on development and/or humanitarian issues, child rights, human rights.
• Experience of influencing and advocacy work including lobbying, policy development and information provision and representation.
• Excellent skills in advocating towards government officials.
• Experience of and strong skills in developing and implementing advocacy strategies.
• Proven skills in media and communication work.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead research, surveys, and other activities oriented towards developing positions and evidence base.
• Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal in order to establish effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external audiences including at a geographical distance.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Fluency in writing and presentation skills in English and Arabic required.
• Good attention to detail and strong results orientation.
• Extensive knowledge of child rights and/or international humanitarian law/ human rights/ migration issues.
• Understanding of UN and donor operations at country level.
• High level analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in managing multicultural teams.
• Experience in coaching, capacity-building and supporting the development of a team, including supporting junior members of staff to deliver high-quality output.
• Experience in managing risks associated with advocacy and communications in high-risk settings, including in developing risk management plans and mitigation measures.
• Advanced understanding of Protection issues arising from a conflict setting, impact on protected populations, and implications for humanitarian aid agencies.
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.

Desirable: 

• Experience working for an international organisation in Egypt (or the Middle East) preferred.
• Experience with programmes, programme development, proposal writing, or implementation
• Experience in coordination of various stakeholders a plus.
• Experience solving complex issues through analysis.
• Has a strong international network within advocacy and policy settings.
• Understanding of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising.
• Demonstrable track record of leading change, resulting in significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation: 

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

How to Apply: 

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a3NoZWhhdGEuNDU3MjAuMTIxODVAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.