Home-based (2-3 hour time difference of GMT): Director of Global Advocacy

(Location flexible within a 2-3 hour time difference of GMT)

We believe children belong in families. And we believe that if society were truly accountable to children, we would not be incarcerating them in orphanages.

Orphanages harm children. Over 100 years of evidence shows that the majority of those who experience life inside an institution suffer violence, abuse and neglect. Denied the chance to grow up in a family, they’re more likely to become homeless later in life, to have run-ins with the law, and to experience mental and physical health issues. And yet for many children this is still their reality.

You can help change this.

Our Global Advocacy is central to our mission, creating the conditions for change across all countries and regions in which we operate, securing high-level political will, disseminating evidence and know-how, strengthening civil society and mobilising resources for child-protection reform.

As Director of Global Advocacy, you will spearhead the development and delivery of our advocacy strategy, to deliver real impact. You will lead to a diverse team covering a portfolio of activities that are influencing the European Union, United Nations, Commonwealth, African Union and the United Kingdom, among others. You will also be a vital member of the 5-person Senior Management Team, with the organisation-wide responsibilities that entails.

You will be versatile and dynamic, with a true passion for children’s rights. You will be a senior leader with extensive knowledge and experience in international advocacy and campaigning at the highest levels. A proven track record of influencing multilateral organisations, governments, human rights bodies and other NGOs is required, and you will be a results-driven individual who can demonstrate previous evidence of catalysing change.

You will join a brave, can-do organisation and will be at the centre of work that genuinely makes a difference in the lives of children. You will be encouraged to think and act big, and you will be mandated and supported to make things happen. You will work with dedicated, passionate champions who take bold steps to inspire change.

If you believe every child belongs in a family then join us, as we consign orphanages to history.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Location: Flexible across locations within approximately a 2-3 hour time difference of GMT, with a preference for one of our existing country locations (e.g. UK, Belgium, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, South Africa, Rwanda, Kenya)

Salary and benefits: The package below is based on the role being located in the UK. If the successful candidate is based elsewhere, the reward package will be adjusted to reflect relevant local market and terms and conditions.

The salary for this post is: £85,000 to £92,000 per annum, plus London weighting (currently £4,000) where applicable, plus competitive benefits.

Please see our recruitment pack for further information about this role.

To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter providing brief answers to the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in becoming Hope and Homes for Children’s Director of Global Advocacy at this time?
2. What do you anticipate will be the three most important issues or opportunities facing us as we seek to deliver our mission? Select one of those and outline what you would you do to help us address it?
3. How would you place accountability to children at the heart of our advocacy work?
4. Leading a diverse team is at the heart of this job. Can you tell us about your approach to working in an inclusive way? What challenges have you faced and how have you overcome them?

In considering these questions, please refer to our strategy 'Alive With Hope'

Closing Date: The final date for applications is 27th October 2023 at 17:00 UK time.

We’re fully committed to working actively against all forms of discrimination and providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background. Hope and Homes for Children actively encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity, and background as we believe this will strengthen our ability to deliver our mission of eliminating orphanages.

We aim to provide an inclusive and empathetic environment where all staff feel that they can be their authentic selves, that they don’t need to change who they are to be accepted by others, and that they are equally supported to achieve their potential.

How to Apply: 

For a full job pack and to apply please visit our website: https://hopeandhomes.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/97?target=frame