Global Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Save the Children US

. Support Save the Children’s global policy, advocacy, and strategic influencing agenda across priority global issues and contexts .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy development, advocacy, and strategic influencing within international contexts, with strong analytical and communication skills to produce impactful advocacy products and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

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Policy DevelopmentAdvocacy StrategiesStakeholder EngagementAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisEvidence-Based RecommendationsInfluencing Products DevelopmentResearch SkillsPolitical Economy Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsFacilitation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

International NGOMultilateral OrganisationGlobal Policy ProcessesGeopolitical DynamicsHumanitarian Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Save the Children’s global policy, advocacy, and strategic influencing agenda across priority global issues and contexts
Identify emerging policy issues and strengthen policy coherence
Develop influencing strategies and support movement-wide alignment on advocacy priorities
Draft policy papers, briefing notes, position papers, executive briefings, and advocacy products
Support strategic influencing plans for high-priority global issues and contexts
Conduct analysis and identify engagement opportunities with governments, multilateral institutions, coalitions, and influential actors
Coordinate influencing initiatives across global, regional, member, and country office advocacy teams
Monitor global political, humanitarian, development, economic, and geopolitical trends affecting children
Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and promotion of humanitarian advocacy work
Provide governance and coordination support to global advocacy governance groups and leadership sub-groups
Set up monthly calls, ensure participation, draft agendas, take minutes, develop action trackers, and coordinate an annual face-to-face meeting
Support communications and other governance activities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in policy development, advocacy, strategic influencing, or public affairs within an international NGO, multilateral organisation, government institution, think tank, or similar environment
Strong understanding of global policy processes, international institutions, and political, economic, and geopolitical dynamics affecting children
Ability to conduct policy analysis, synthesise complex information, and produce clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makers
Experience supporting advocacy and influencing strategies, including stakeholder mapping, power analysis, and political economy analysis
Experience supporting engagement with governments, multilateral organisations, civil society, and other external stakeholders
Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and functions, build consensus, and foster collaboration within complex, matrixed organisations
Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills
Experience producing policy briefs, reports, executive briefings, talking points, and other influencing products
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and facilitation skills
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and build relationships across diverse cultures and stakeholders
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate competing workstreams, and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure
Ability to anticipate emerging policy developments, identify strategic risks and opportunities, and translate them into influencing priorities and recommendations
Experience working on large global contexts, including the occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, or Ukraine, or others (preferred)
Additional language of French, Spanish, or Arabic (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedules
Generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Hybrid working opportunities
Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility leaves
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions after one year
15 safety and wellness days annually (prorated to 8 days if hired on or after July 1)
Mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Internal and external learning and development opportunities
Mentorships