Child Rights Advocacy Specialist

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Implementation of Advocacy Strategies

Facilitate the execution of Save the Children's Advocacy Strategy for Ukraine, providing significant contributions and coordination support to planned research and advocacy outputs. Engage with critical stakeholders, including national and local authorities, UN agencies, and other relevant parties in Ukraine, to ensure Save the Children International (SCI) is informed about the evolving situation and response, focusing on child rights in recovery and integration processes, child poverty, and other issues affecting children and civilians. Assist in the creation of advocacy and policy materials for Ukraine, ensuring that SCI's global stance on these matters is integrated wherever feasible in research outputs through proactive and targeted research and engagement with key contacts. Aid 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 country, regional, and international levels. Support information collection for initiatives related to reconstruction policy development and child poverty, including monitoring legislative developments, adoption of relevant strategies and plans, 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 with these standards by 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 mappings 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 of how children have been impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, specifically regarding their involvement in decision-making processes related to the country's reconstruction and its path towards EU integration. Proactively identify and take ownership of key advocacy opportunities and produce 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 reasonable scope of their skills and experience. In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and adjust working hours accordingly.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Takes responsibility for decision-making, manages resources efficiently, and exemplifies Save the Children values. Holds the team and partners accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities, allowing them the freedom to deliver in the best manner they see fit, providing necessary development to enhance performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Fosters an environment that leads, enables, and maintains our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for personal development, and encourages their team to do the same. Future-oriented, thinks strategically on a country-wide/global scale.

Collaboration:

Approachable, a good listener, and easy to communicate with. Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, members, and external partners and supporters. Values diversity and different perspectives, capable of working cross-culturally.

Creativity:

Develops and promotes new and innovative solutions. Eliminates bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.

Integrity:

Honest, promotes openness and transparency, and builds trust and confidence. Exhibits consistent excellent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Degree in social sciences, journalism, law, human rights, or relevant experience in a similar role. Proven experience in advocacy on child rights, human rights, international humanitarian law, humanitarian, or development issues. Strong written communication skills. Attention to detail. Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word. Cultural awareness and ability to quickly build relationships with a diverse range of individuals. Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure. Excellent planning skills with the ability to manage a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities. Proficient in English and Ukrainian (written and spoken), with strong interpersonal skills and experience working in multicultural teams.

Desirable

Skills 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.

Attributes

Understanding of humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles. Effectively achieves results. Ensures beneficiary and partner feedback is integrated into research project design, implementation, and learning. Demonstrates flexibility to adapt plans and make decisions in rapidly changing environments. Actively manages risk and takes steps to mitigate it. Implements changes to enhance performance based on feedback received. Documents lessons learned and applies them to future projects. Maintains and develops collaborative relationships. Develops strategies for teams to work across traditional boundaries in diverse environments. Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance. Fosters collaborative, transparent, and accountable relationships with partners. Utilizes negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support positive outcomes. Operates safely and securely. Conducts effective risk assessments and develops contingency plans. Takes coordinated and consistent action to manage personal and others' risk. Manages oneself in a pressured and changing environment. Assists team members in practicing stress management through workload prioritization and modeling appropriate self-care. Remains focused on objectives and goals in a rapidly changing environment. Maintains effectiveness and perspective in challenging situations. Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others: Expands awareness of the broader global context by utilizing a wide range of data sources. Seeks solutions to challenging situations and demonstrates a willingness to champion innovative ideas. Exhibits approachability and trust by actively listening to others and valuing their contributions, making others feel comfortable through openness and honesty. Engages in self-development and management by taking responsibility for personal growth and actively seeking feedback to understand strengths and weaknesses. Encourages discussions about innovative approaches and new ways of working. Works to ensure an inclusive workplace where individual talents are harnessed for organizational success.

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. A supportive office environment. Refreshments available in the office.

Child Safeguarding:

We are committed to keeping children safe, and our selection process includes rigorous background checks to reflect this 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 receiving your application. A CV in English will be advantageous. Please indicate your expected salary level and proficiency in the English language.

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