Child Rights Advocacy Specialist
4 weeks ago
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Implementation of Advocacy Strategies
- Assist in the execution of Save the Children's Advocacy Strategy for Ukraine, providing substantial input and coordination support for planned research and advocacy initiatives.
- Facilitate engagement with essential stakeholders, including national and local authorities, UN agencies, and other relevant parties in Ukraine, ensuring Save the Children International (SCI) remains informed about the evolving situation and response, with a focus on child rights during recovery and integration efforts, child poverty, and other critical issues affecting children and civilians.
- Contribute to the formulation of advocacy and policy materials for Ukraine, ensuring alignment with SCI's global policies through proactive and targeted research and collaboration with key contacts.
- Assist in drafting and producing advocacy materials such as briefings, talking points, and reports on pertinent issues, ensuring they are evidence-based, regularly updated, and of high quality for use at various levels.
- Support information gathering for initiatives related to reconstruction policy development and child poverty, including monitoring legislative changes, adoption of relevant strategies, and other significant themes.
- Adhere to Save the Children's ethical research standards in all research activities, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all research participants, and ensuring compliance from Save the Children partners.
Desk Research
- Conduct comprehensive desk research and contribute to the design of qualitative and quantitative research surveys and questionnaires.
- Monitor advocacy project timelines, track progress, and update relevant colleagues and stakeholders as necessary.
- Perform extensive mapping of advocacy stakeholders and research target groups in collaboration with the Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor.
- Conduct preliminary data analyses and identify information gaps.
- Draft narrative reports based on research findings and assist in developing research reports and corresponding advocacy materials.
Situation Analysis and Information Management
- Regularly conduct sectoral and contextual research and, when requested, provide written analysis on how children have been impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, particularly regarding their involvement in decision-making processes related to reconstruction and the country's path towards EU integration.
- Proactively identify and take ownership of key advocacy opportunities, producing materials in close coordination with relevant teams.
- Gather and process information related to the needs and processes of reconstruction (and associated political processes) in Ukraine, producing high-quality briefings and context updates as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties within the scope of their skills and experience. In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to adapt to changing demands and work outside the normal role profile.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for decision-making, efficient resource management, and embodying Save the Children values.
- Ensures team and partner accountability for delivering on responsibilities, providing the necessary support for performance improvement.
- Creates an environment that fosters a culture of child safeguarding.
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious goals for themselves and their team, taking responsibility for personal development and encouraging the same in others.
- Future-oriented, with strategic thinking on a national and global scale.
Collaboration:
- Approachable, a good listener, and easy to communicate with.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, members, and external partners.
- Values diversity and different perspectives, capable of working cross-culturally.
Creativity:
- Encourages innovative solutions and minimizes bureaucratic barriers.
Integrity:
- Demonstrates honesty, openness, and transparency, building trust and confidence.
- Exhibits excellent judgment consistently.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential:
- Degree in social sciences, journalism, law, human rights, or relevant experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience in advocacy related to child rights, human rights, international humanitarian law, or development issues.
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word.
- Cultural awareness and ability to quickly build relationships with diverse individuals.
- Adaptable, flexible, and able to communicate effectively under pressure.
- Excellent planning skills with the ability to manage a complex workload.
- Strong communication skills in English and Ukrainian (written and spoken), with experience in multicultural teams.
Desirable:
- Experience in research and advocacy work.
- Experience influencing and advocating for children's issues.
- Experience in humanitarian contexts and knowledge of key trends in the humanitarian sector.
WE OFFER:
- Employment in accordance with Ukrainian legislation.
- Standard working hours.
- Medical and life insurance from the first working day.
- English language courses funded by the organization.
- Supportive office environment.
- Office refreshments provided.
Child Safeguarding:
We prioritize child safety, and our selection process includes rigorous background checks to reflect our commitment to protecting children from abuse.
Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to perform duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to your application. A CV in English is advantageous, and we appreciate if you indicate your expected salary level and proficiency in the English language.
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