Advocacy, Communications and Campaigns Manager

THE ROLE: Advocacy, Communications and Campaign Manager

Save the Children is recruiting an experienced Advocacy, Communications and Campaign Manager that will work to strategically oversight and lead the advocacy, communication and campaign strategy for the country office and; manage the production of key advocacy and campaign activities/products in close coordination with the Country Director, Director of Advocacy, Programme and Field Managers. Save the Children has raised the profile of advocacy, communication, campaign in the new global 2022-2024 strategic plan to achieve results for children. Through advocacy and campaigns with and for children, we aim to remove barriers that prevent children from surviving, learning and being protected so that every child can reach their full potential. We campaign for government to take-action and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, for the realisation of all children’s rights set in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, so that no child is left behind.

The Advocacy, Communications and Campaign Manager (ACCM) will be responsible for planning and coordinating events to promote Country Office programmes, initiatives and campaigns around our thematic areas of education, protection, health, livelihood and food security. Duties will include coordinating efforts of different agencies and networks and; developing strategic plans for communicating our brand message. They will work with the Advocacy, Communications, Campaign and Media team to create, execute and monitor advocacy activities and campaigns. They will represent the Country Office in both internal and external meetings with INGOs, the UN, donor and other stakeholders.

This role requires a dynamic, driven and results oriented Advocacy, Communications and Campaigns Manager to join our team. They will be expected to guide the country office in new data driven initiatives for campaigning in line with our advocacy agenda which strives to influence policy and decision makers to take steps to strengthen and create an enabling environment for robust legal frameworks and mechanisms that will ensure the realisation children’s rights in Sierra Leone.

This role is for a period of twelve (12) months with a possibility of extension.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters/Degree/ in Public policy, Communications, Marketing or other related fields.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years advocacy, communication, campaign experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of advocacy, communication, campaign strategies
• Experience in developing advocacy, communication, campaign plans, with the knowledge and understanding of a range of tactics, and a good track record of implementing successful campaigns.
• Experience in developing messages for multiple media including print, web, video and audio presentations.
• Excellent understanding of the advocacy/campaigning environment in Sierra Leone
• Understanding of how to connect children’s issues with public opinion and actions
• Demonstrable understanding of public participation in campaigning, public activism tactics and motivations
• Experience in leading the creation and implementation of a strategy, demonstrating the ability to identify the necessary steps towards an ambitious goal.
• Demonstrable creative ability in accessing new opportunities, expertise and ideas
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation
• Highly developed analytical writing skills and ability to analyse complex data to summarise and communicate them in ways that are accessible to a range of audiences
• Experience of building networks and engaging with coalitions
• Experience of presentation, graphic and multimedia design software, along with social media.
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Excellence in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Experience in working with children/young people
• Strong people skills
• Experience in creative arts, mass communication

Additional job responsibilities

• The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year

Closing Date: 15th June, 2022

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

 Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

 Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

 Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY