Advocacy Advisor

Center for Civilians in Conflict

. Conduct and support policy and legal research and analysis for US Program outputs and advocacy .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,014 - $93,116 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy advocacy, human rights, and US foreign and national security policy, with strong skills in legal research, report writing, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage programs effectively while maintaining high ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MA/MS Or JD DegreePolicy Advocacy ExperienceUS Government EngagementLegal Research SkillsInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisLegal ResearchReport WritingQualitative Research MethodsProgram ManagementMonitoring And EvaluationGrant WritingData Collection And AnalysisAttention To DetailCreative Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationFlexibilityResourcefulnessIntegrityOpen Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ProgramsWordExcel

Industry Keywords

Human RightsCivilian ProtectionInternational LawForeign PolicyHumanitarian AffairsSecurity StudiesCivil Society AdvocacyUS National Security Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct and support policy and legal research and analysis for US Program outputs and advocacy
Draft formal reports, articles, briefs, and advocacy products
Advocate to and educate the US government, including the executive branch and Congress, regarding civilian protection and security cooperation
Lead, coordinate, and/or support civil society coalitions
Conduct policy and legal review of CIVIC US and coalition products
Analyze legal texts, policy documents, and relevant norms
Arrange and participate in meetings and events with government officials, Congressional staff, and others
Prepare the US Director for meetings and events
Represent CIVIC and the US Program in public and private forums, public events, and media engagements
Coordinate social and traditional media strategy, content, and dissemination plans with the Communications team
Develop and maintain working-level contacts in government and other organizations
Attend external coalition and campaign meetings and internal meetings on behalf of the US Program
Track US policy developments in select conflict-affected countries
Coordinate meetings with officials on behalf of other CIVIC programs
Build CIVIC staff capacity to implement best practices
Assist with program management, monitoring, evaluation, learning, monthly reporting, fundraising, and grant writing
Report to the US Director
Travel approximately 5–10% as opportunities arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

MA/MS or JD degree or equivalent in law, international affairs, human rights, public policy, security studies, or related fields (JD preferred)
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in policy advocacy, human rights, humanitarian affairs, foreign policy, protection of civilians, or related areas
Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and experience with US foreign and national security policy and law, human rights, civilian protection, and/or international law
Demonstrated knowledge, expertise, and experience with US government policy advocacy, including familiarity with advocacy tools/approaches and experience engaging with US government officials
Experience and familiarity with the civil society landscape engaging in advocacy on US foreign policy
High standard of professional ethics and integrity
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate and communicate openly across teams
Ability to introduce new ways of thinking and doing business into an organization
Understanding of program lifecycle and optimal points to provide advice and support
Demonstrated experience or formal education in one or more qualitative research methods
Ability to write in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner
Attention to detail, flexibility, resourcefulness, and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, especially Word and Excel
Valid authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship
Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Arabic would be an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid medical coverage
Employer-paid dental coverage
Employer-paid vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible leave package
403(b) retirement savings plan
Employer-matched retirement contributions of up to 5% of salary