Senior Advisor, Children, Digital and AI

World Vision

. Develop and position World Vision's agenda on children in digital environments and AI, including digital rights, data governance, AI systems affecting children and children's participation .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital rights, AI policy, and children's rights advocacy, with a strong ability to develop thought leadership content and engage with multi-stakeholder coalitions. Proven track record in policy analysis, writing, and translating complex issues into compelling advocacy.

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Digital Rights AdvocacyAI Policy DevelopmentThought Leadership Content CreationMulti-Stakeholder EngagementPolicy Analysis and Writing

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisDigital RightsAI SystemsChildren's Rights AdvocacyThought Leadership DevelopmentRegulatory ProcessesEvidence SynthesisStakeholder MappingEngagement PlanningInternational Development

Soft Skills

Cross-Cultural CommunicationCollaborationNegotiationAdaptabilityPublic Speaking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

International NGOPublic PolicyDigital GovernanceChildren's ParticipationOnline SafetyMultilateral BodiesCivil SocietyAdvocacyConsultationsChristian Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and position World Vision's agenda on children in digital environments and AI, including digital rights, data governance, AI systems affecting children and children's participation
Track and analyse global policy, regulatory and multilateral developments relevant to children and AI/digital environments
Provide positioning advice to CLAD, GP&I and A&EE leadership
Develop thought leadership content such as papers, briefs, op-eds, speaking notes and external statements
Represent World Vision International in external policy forums, multi-stakeholder consultations, regulatory processes and events
Lead or coordinate engagement in priority external coalitions and multi-stakeholder networks
Develop and maintain stakeholder maps and identify influence opportunities
Negotiate and operationalise engagement plans with external partners
Commission, synthesise and produce evidence and analysis on digital environments, AI and children's rights
Develop and maintain policy positions on children and digital/AI issues
Integrate children's lived experience and field-level insight into evidence and external content
Coordinate with Safeguarding, CPP and digital/technology colleagues on policy positions
Provide specialist advisory support to CLAD, GP&I, PACC, CPP, L2G and other A&EE teams
Advise the Senior Director, CLAD on digital and AI developments
Contribute digital and AI expertise to Shift 3 design, delivery and reporting
Contribute to internal capability building on digital and AI literacy for advocacy staff and field offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in international development, law, public policy, digital rights, communications, human rights or a related field
At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in digital rights, AI policy, online safety, children's rights advocacy or related fields
Experience in an international NGO, policy, regulatory or civil society context
Demonstrated track record of developing and placing thought leadership content, including policy briefs, op-eds, speaking engagements, consultations or publications
Experience engaging with multi-stakeholder coalitions, regulatory processes, UN or multilateral bodies, or digital governance forums
Strong policy analysis and writing skills
Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory issues into clear, compelling advocacy content
Experience working across teams and with senior leaders on external positioning and coalition strategy
Fluency/outstanding professional and technical spoken and written English
Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures, geographies, faith traditions and time zones
Ability and willingness to travel nationally and/or internationally up to 25% of the time
Capability to participate in extended virtual meetings across multiple time zones
Successful applicant must affirm World Vision's core documents and observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, where legally permissible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/homeworking opportunity
Flexible working hours to accommodate meetings and collaboration across multiple global time zones
Opportunity to work with a globally distributed international team
Professional and policy thought-leadership opportunities
World Vision's Christian humanitarian mission and values-based work environment
Team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings in accordance with host-location policies