Advocacy Communications Campaigns and Media Director

The role

The Director of Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media is a key role in the DRC CO, bringing strategic leadership on policy, advocacy and communications and raising the profile of the issues facing children in the DRC, and of Save the Children’s work in the country. S/he is a member of the Senior Management Team and will drive advocacy and communications to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at national level and internationally. In so doing, the Director of ACCM will shape and implement Save the Children’s efforts to influence and bring about change in the awareness, attitudes, behaviors and policies related to the rights of children in DRC.

Qualifications and experience

Essentials

• At least 7 to 10 years’ experience in a similar or equivalent position in an NGO or humanitarian organization;
• Good analytical and synthesis skills and high quality written and oral communication skills;
• Field experience working with local NGOs, associations and volunteers essential;
• Experience in organizing and conducting meetings at local and national level;
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French (knowledge of other national languages would be an asset);
• Proven ability to propose solutions to challenges of any kind (logistical, practical or strategic);
• Strong planning skills – understanding how to plan and implement a strategy;
• Experience in managing large amounts of information and the ability to manage it quickly;
• Ability to work effectively and smoothly in a high-pressure environment and to prioritise and manage tasks effectively;
• Organisational skills, strong teamwork skills, empathy and flexibility;
• Commitment to the mission, values and approach of Save the Children International.

Desirables

• Previous working experience in the DRC and knowledge of the context
• Experience in conducting advocacy and campaigning activities linked to education in emergencies, malnutrition;
• Experience undertaking media interviews at national and international level.

Contract length: 24 months

The Organisation

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 realise 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:

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.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.