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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy management, and strategic communications, with a strong ability to engage stakeholders and produce high-quality policy documents. Proficient in navigating complex environments while adhering to ethical storytelling and compliance standards.
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Humanitarian DiplomacyAdvocacy ManagementStrategic CommunicationsStakeholder EngagementPolicy Development
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Hard Skills
Advocacy Strategy DevelopmentPolicy AnalysisMedia EngagementReport WritingHumanitarian Protection Programmes
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsCoordination SkillsCreativityFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
Postgraduate Degree in Relevant Field
Industry Keywords
Humanitarian AccessProtection of CiviliansInternational MediationHuman RightsComplex Conflict-Affected Environments
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead NRC Sudan's advocacy and communications work
- Lead humanitarian diplomacy efforts and develop policy recommendations on protection of civilians and humanitarian access
- Drive NRC's influencing strategy
- Serve as NRC's lead media spokesperson and represent the organisation in relevant forums
- Strengthen integration of advocacy across programmes and operations
- Provide strategic advice and analysis to inform decision-making and support NRC's Sudan strategy
- Develop and lead the advocacy and communications strategy in coordination with regional offices, representation offices, headquarters, and the Secretary General's office
- Analyse humanitarian, protection, access, political, and diplomatic developments
- Deliver evidence-based policy positions and develop advocacy products
- Lead media and public communications work, ensuring risk analysis, do-no-harm principles, ethical storytelling, and internal clearance compliance
- Build and maintain relationships with diplomats, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, media, and other stakeholders
- Develop and coordinate humanitarian diplomacy strategy focused on Gulf and African states
- Analyse programme findings and coordinate research initiatives
- Contribute to INGO Forum advocacy efforts and joint positions
- Lead strategic communications and oversee communications products
- Line manage the Advocacy and Communications Unit
- Manage performance, workforce planning, recruitment, induction, staff development, and duty of care
- Develop joint advocacy initiatives with local partners
- Oversee advocacy and communications capacity strengthening
- Brief regional offices, representative offices, and relevant departments on advocacy priorities
- Identify advocacy funding opportunities and contribute to quality proposals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Postgraduate degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of five years' experience in humanitarian, human rights, diplomacy, mediation, or related fields within international organisations
- Substantial advocacy experience, including advocacy management and influencing work in humanitarian contexts
- Demonstrated experience in advocacy, policy engagement, humanitarian diplomacy, and stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, media engagement, and serving as a spokesperson
- Experience working in complex, conflict-affected, and highly volatile environments, including engaging with sensitive stakeholders
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to produce high-quality briefs, reports, and policy papers
- High levels of initiative, flexibility, and creativity
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills
- Knowledge of international legal and policy processes and instruments relating to humanitarian access, Protection of Civilians, international mediation, and humanitarian action
- Experience with humanitarian protection programmes and humanitarian policy and advocacy
- Latest CV and cover letter in English
- Cover letter must include links to three compelling advocacy, media, and communications productions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Contract: 12 Months (renewable based on funding and performance)
- 20% travel
- Opportunities to be heard and take initiative
- Supportive and welcoming community
- Professional growth and innovative teams
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- International salary scale
- Equal opportunities employer